Introduction

Akasa make a wide range of products, however they tend to focus on chassis and cooling devices. We have reviewed many of their products in the past, most of them power supply units and component coolers.

Today it is time to look at one of the best computer cases Akasa offers, the Omega BKCSE-05. The Omega is a super midi tower aluminum case with very promising specifications and several features designed to appeal mostly to hardcore enthusiasts and modders.

Manufacturer's Features and Specifications

• Solid aluminum door with full height mesh ventilation
• Innovative and spacious case design with easy access from all sides
• Removable aluminum sides, top and front panels
• Mirror finish removable motherboard tray allows for unrestricted external system integration
• Side mesh window for 2x12cm fans gives direct cooling for extreme VGA cards
• Top mesh window for 2x12cm fans and a location for watercooling radiators
• Compatible with extended server and workstation boards
• Direct mounting for Dual-Socket Intel Xeon coolers
• Optional wheels included
  

Colour	Anodized Smooth black
Chassis frame	1.5mm aluminium
Removable side and top panels	1.2mm aluminium
Front panel	3.0mm aluminium door with ABS structure
Slide-out motherboard tray	Mirror finish stainless steel
Compatible motherboard types	ATX, Micro ATX & Extended ATX
5.25'' external bays	4
3.5'' removable external bays	2
3.5'' removable internal bays	5
Fans included	Two 120x25mm fans (front and rear)
Fan Speed	1200 RPM
Fan airflow	47.98 CFM
Fan noise	23.1 dB(A)
Dust management	Washable air intake filter
USB ports	2
IEEE1394 ports	1
HD Audio	1 in / 1 out (AC’97 backwards compatible)
eSATA ports	1
Dimension	460 x 240 x 560mm (H x W x L)
Weight	8.6kg
Product code	AK-BKCSE-05

Packaging and Bundle

The Akasa Omega is supplied in a considerably large package which betrays the size of the case but it is also fairly lightweight. The cardboard box is thick and the case is secured between two hard Styrofoam pieces, which provide enough security as the aluminum chassis is lightweight.

 

Even though the bundled items you will receive are well organized, to our frustration there was no manual included in the package apart from a very basic single page schematic of the case.

The Omega is simple and there is no real need for a manual, however it would be nice to include one as an amateur who is building his or her first system might be intimidated. Other than that you will find many screws and stand offs for installing your components in the case, as well as four wheels. Two of the wheels have brake latches.