Transparency and Visual Effects
The transparency of acrylic material is quite remarkable, with a light transmittance usually reaching around 92%. This allows the internal hardware of the PC case to be clearly displayed, providing users with an excellent visual presentation. Moreover, acrylic material presents colors vividly, making the lighting effects inside the case more dazzling and creating a unique atmosphere.
The transparency of tempered glass is equally impressive, with a light transmittance close to that of ordinary glass, as high as 90% - 95%, offering a nearly unobstructed visual experience. In terms of visual effects, tempered glass can more authentically restore the color and texture of the internal hardware of the case, giving a sense of simplicity and elegance. Compared with acrylic, the visual effect of tempered glass is purer, without excessive color rendering, making it more suitable for users who pursue an original display of the hardware.
Strength and Durability
Acrylic is relatively weak in strength, and its impact resistance is inferior to that of tempered glass. When subjected to external impacts, the acrylic side panel may crack or be damaged. However, acrylic material has a certain degree of flexibility. In some minor collisions, it can cushion part of the impact force through its own deformation, thereby reducing the risk of damage. In addition, acrylic material has poor wear resistance. After long - term use, scratches are likely to appear on the surface, affecting its aesthetic appearance.
Tempered glass is renowned for its high strength and excellent impact resistance. After special tempering treatment, the strength of tempered glass is several times that of ordinary glass and can withstand relatively large external impacts. In daily use, even if the case is accidentally bumped, the tempered glass side panel is not easily broken, greatly enhancing the durability of the PC case. Furthermore, the surface of tempered glass has high hardness and is not easily scratched, maintaining a smooth and new appearance for a long time.
Weight and Portability
Acrylic material has a relatively low density, making the overall weight of an acrylic PC case lighter, which is more convenient for carrying or moving the case. For users who need to carry their computers out frequently, such as gamers participating in offline competitions or those who need to move for work frequently, the lightweight feature of acrylic cases is undoubtedly a significant advantage.
Due to its high density, tempered glass makes PC cases with tempered glass side panels relatively heavy. This increases the difficulty of handling to a certain extent, especially for users with less strength, who may find it a bit strenuous. However, for most users who use their computers in a fixed location, the weight of the case is not a crucial factor.
Heat Dissipation Performance
The heat dissipation performance of the PC case directly affects the operational stability and service life of computer hardware. Acrylic material has relatively poor thermal conductivity, which can impede the dissipation of heat inside the case to a certain extent. However, modern acrylic PC cases are usually designed with a large number of heat dissipation holes and ventilation channels to make up for the shortcomings of acrylic in heat dissipation. Through a reasonable air duct design, air flow can be effectively guided, expelling the heat inside the case.
Tempered glass also has poor thermal conductivity. However, due to its high hardness, it is easier to achieve large - area ventilation holes and installation positions for cooling fans in the case design. Some high - end tempered glass PC cases are equipped with multiple large - sized cooling fans and even support the installation of water - cooling systems, providing an excellent heat dissipation environment for computer hardware. Overall, in terms of heat dissipation performance, both can meet the heat dissipation requirements of computer hardware through reasonable case design, but tempered glass cases may have more advantages in heat dissipation design.
Price and Cost
The production cost of acrylic material is relatively low, making acrylic PC cases generally more competitive in price. For users on a budget, acrylic cases are a good choice as they can meet users' basic requirements for the appearance and performance of the case while ensuring a certain level of quality and functionality.
Due to its complex production process and high requirements for raw materials, the cost of tempered glass PC cases is relatively high. Therefore, in the market, the price of tempered glass PC cases is generally higher than that of acrylic cases. However, with the continuous progress of technology and the expansion of production scale, the price of tempered glass cases is gradually becoming more reasonable, and more and more users can afford them.
• Detachable modular design
• Integrated wraparound glass panel
• Internal panorama view
• 270° cooling with 6 ARGB fans
• Customizable ARGB sync
• Vertical GPU mount
• Three-sided tempered glass offers a full, unobstructed view of your hardware.
• 90° rotated motherboard layout enhances airflow using the natural Stack Effect.
• Supports vertical GPU installation without a riser cable; compatible with NV50 series.
• Optimized for Back-to-Front (BTF) motherboards for clean, organized cable management.
• Space-efficient design supports 360mm liquid cooling, M-ATX motherboards, and SFX PSUs.
• Includes two ARGB PWM fans for dynamic, synchronized lighting effects.
• Metal nano nameplate adds a premium texture and sleek finish.
Infinity Pro Black Panoramic Tempered Glass Mid-Tower Gaming PC Case
• Full-View DesignThe three sides feature tempered glass panels, allowing clear visibility of the RGB lighting and components inside the case, enhancing the overall aesthetics and creating a cool gaming environment.
• Superior Cooling PerformanceThe case supports up to 8 RGB fan installation positions (including 2x 120mm fans) and can accommodate various water cooling configurations, ensuring the system maintains optimal temperatures under high load, thus enhancing gaming performance.
• Strong CompatibilitySupports ATX, M-ATX, and ITX motherboards, making it suitable for various types of hardware, allowing players to flexibly configure their gaming setups to meet different needs.
• Smart I/O Interface DesignEquipped with multiple USB ports (including USB 3.0 and TYPE-C) for convenient device connections, along with audio support to ensure users enjoy the best sound experience during gaming.
• Excellent ExpandabilityThe case offers multiple internal storage bays, including 1x 3.5-inch hard drive bay and 3x 2.5-inch SSD bays, making it easy for players to expand their storage space to meet the growing demands of gaming.
