BitFenix Survivor

Overview

The BitFenix Survivor has a proprietary coating to prevent bumps and scratches, a retractable handle for easy transportation, as well as a security system to lockdown your peripherals at public venues. The on/off button is placed inside a concealable front I/O panel along with two USB 2.0/3.0 ports, one eSATA port, logo lighting controls, and audio jacks. It can house up to seven 3.5-inch or nine 2.5-inch drives via two modular drive cages, three external 5.25-inch drives, a 200mm fan in front and on top, and a 120mm fan in back.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

1

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Last revision on September 25, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Case can take a few hits; handle sturdier than it looks; can support long graphics cards
Good looks, Durable finish, Very quiet, Top handle, Excellent feature set, Great cable management, Lighting switch

Reviewers Didn't Like

No rear fan (?!); side panels are hard to remove; GPU strap nearly useless
Lackluster cooling performance, Inconvenient side panel access, Filters not easily removed, Availability

Expert reviews and ratings

Looking back to our review of the Colossus case we noted that one of the highlights of that product was the build quality. With the Survivor this high standard has continued and the case feels solid with no noticeable defects in the soft coat...

By HardwareHeaven on March 29, 2011

I really like this case, I genuinely do. There are a couple of minor niggles which unfortunately are going to prevent me giving it a full 5/5 but it's a very good piece of kit. There's plenty of room inside the chassis for the largest of...

By The Best Case Scenario on March 11, 2011

Worth a look, if you want something different, but there are too many issues for...

By Kitguru.net on February 11, 2011

Can you handle the newest mid-tower on the block? With wraparound “SofTouch” coating, the Survivor is built to survive. Cases with handles are nothing new. Cases billed as LAN-ready are nothing new, either. But BitFenix’s first...

By Maximum PC on January 06, 2011

BitFenix hasn't been around long – just over six months, in fact – but in that time has already managed to cause a stir with its first product, the mighty Colossus. Now it's released a second case, the smaller but equally well-formed...

By TechRadar on December 10, 2010

BitFenix have been very busy since their foundation in April, It’s only a few weeks since I reviewed their groundbreaking full tower, the Colossus, and the Survivor is here! Having put the Survivor through its paces, it appears that they have...

By Clunk.org UK on November 26, 2010

BitFenix is a new case manufacturer and it’s clear that while there are a lot of good ideas coming from inside, the end product still lacks a little polish and attention to detail. While the Survivor is undoubtedly a visually striking case thanks...

By Bit-tech.net on November 26, 2010

BitFenix Survivor is a stylish mid-tower computer case that has an unusual design and is very practical for carrying around. Such features mean that frequent LAN party goers will find the case interesting, to say the least. BitFenix is a relatively...

By Fudzilla on September 28, 2011

The BitFenix Survivor has a top-notch finishing and sleek look. Due to its carrying handle, it is a really nice option for gamers that play on LAN parties. It is also a great case for users looking for a good-looking case full of features.Strong...

By Hardware Secrets on June 09, 2011

BitFenix are considered a “newbie” in the chassis world and their product lineup consists of a small array of quality products with design flair and world class engineering.BitFenix believe in creating products that give the user complete...

By eTeknix on March 08, 2011

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