PC Case Vinga Tank

Admit it, did you miss Vinga cases? We did. Previously tested solutions were very diverse: some we wanted to keep immediately, while others sometimes lacked something. This time we have a model from the first category.

It is named Vinga Tank, although we didn't really see any particular resemblance to armored vehicles. There aren't a lot of bright fans, but there is plenty of free space and perforated panels. You can install almost any components and easily dissipate heat from them. Well, in other aspects... Let's see!

Specification

Packaging and supply kit

A regular cardboard box provides only a general idea of the device thanks to a modest specification table. More - on the official website, even more - in the table above. Cut-out handles are also present, although for easier transportation it's better to use tape.

Ties, speaker, standoffs with a head for mounting, expansion slot cover, and a multitude of screws - we didn't expect more accompanying components. And for that, thank you!

Appearance

Most of the front panel of the Vinga Tank is presented with a metal mesh. But the truly useful area is only the middle section, where fans or a liquid cooling radiator will be placed. The texture of the surrounding plastic is close to matte, but it collects fingerprints easily. Fortunately, they are easy to remove.

A stylized logo pleasantly breaks the strict appearance. Even higher, already in the horizontal plane, are the buttons and interfaces. Among them are one USB 3.0, a pair of USB 2.0 with audio jacks, as well as the traditional power and reset buttons. The latter are complemented by power and hard drive activity indicators of moderate brightness.

The front panel is attached with clips, so it's not difficult to remove. What we didn't expect to see was a magnetic filter behind it. And yet, it is there! An excellent addition for a pair of 140-mm or a trio of 120-mm fans. Of course, a liquid cooling radiator will also find a place here, but a maximum of 240-mm - installing a larger solution will be hindered by the drive cage.

The rear panel is painted black to match the side panels. A signature feature of Vinga cases is the vertical slots for mounting a 120-mm fan, allowing for height adjustment of its placement. Below we have eight expansion slots with budget one-time covers and a common pressure plate. The culmination is the bottom placement of the power supply.

In the same plane, the right metal side panel is fixed. Similar holes are provided for the other side panel, but they are not used.

The bottom of the Vinga Tank is not devoid of a layer of black paint. Of interest here is a removable mesh filter that cleans air for the PSU, as well as four plastic feet with cushioning pads. The height of the latter (21 mm) will allow the source not to suffocate even when the system unit is placed on a carpet.

In addition to the elements at the front, the top panel also boasts a dust filter.

Magnetic attachment simplifies its removal and installation, and space for a pair of 140/120-mm fans or a 240-mm liquid cooling radiator will never be superfluous. If the purchase of a fan is not planned, heated air will more quickly leave the case through natural convection.

As was casually mentioned above, the construction of the right and left side panels differs. The first is a steel sheet 0.63 mm thick with the usual stiffening ribs. We would like more, but the budget did not allow.

The other matter is the second, left - 3.9-mm glass with edging on the sides allows you to see everything inside, especially since there is no tinting. The attachment is typical for this kind of panels - in the same plane with four screws with shaped heads.

Internal structure

Inside, the features of previously tested Vinga cases are also recognizable: the upper part is devoid of racks and baskets, so it can be fully utilized by the motherboard and the components installed on it.

In addition to the usual ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX boards, the Vinga Tank can accommodate larger E-ATX solutions. And all this in a MidiTower format.

The tunnel at the bottom is allocated for the power supply and a number of drives. The manufacturer also remembered to include cutouts in the tray for installing bulky cooling systems with a reinforcing plate, without dismantling the motherboard.

It's not difficult to spot the places for a pair of SSDs here - the drives are attached with the included screws, and the bracket itself is secured with another element using a shaped screwdriver.

Plastic trays are ready to accommodate one more 3.5" or 2.5" drive each. Larger HDDs are installed without screws - the walls are spread apart and then pushed back together.

However, in the case of compact models, a screwdriver is indispensable.

There is space for a long power supply nearby - 210 mm of space is more than enough for almost any model. And the window on the back of the tunnel allows you to admire at least the label with the electrical specifications of this component. It's just a pity that they forgot about anti-vibration pads at the PSU installation site, or rather - they saved on them.

But let's get back to the drives. The aforementioned mounting locations are the most convenient, as installing the drives only requires removing the left side panel. However, when mounting up to three SSDs on the tray closer to the front, you'll have to tinker with the second one as well.

There are also mounting points for fans on the tunnel - you can install a pair of 120-mm solutions here.

Externally and internally, the rear panel looks modest due to the disposable perforated plugs. Well, at a price of $45, this is quite expected. But what can really fit in here?

According to our measurements, the length of the graphics card can reach an impressive 370 mm. Yes, behind the 300-mm Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1080 X3, there is still plenty of free space. And CPU coolers up to 164 mm high will easily fit here, thanks to the cutout in the tray.

In the end, inside the Vinga Tank, there is room for the vast majority of components available on the market. Don't worry too much about their sizes, and instead, focus on the most productive solutions.

There is also plenty of space for hidden cable management here. Don't forget about the included ties.

As for the wires coming from the front panel, they are long enough, even considering the dimensions of the case itself. So there will be no problem connecting them.