Page 4 - Installation and Conclusion
Building inside the large interior of the FSP CUT593A was a breeze. The ample space around the motherboard makes routing cables around easy. This was particularly the case with my Micro ATX motherboard, which does not come close to using up the space an E-ATX board would. What I found slightly small was the height of the cable management holes next to the motherboard. The 24-pin connector barely fit through the hole, so it took some more care to get it through. Above the motherboard is plenty of room for cables requiring the use of this area.
It did not take me long to install my simple build into the FSP CUT593A. The correct standoffs were easy to install, since each standoff on the motherboard tray is marked, making the process a little simpler. The instruction manual can easily be found by scanning a QR code on the retail box. After installing the motherboard and all the required cables, especially the front I/O cables, I proceeded to install my graphics card. It is an RTX 3070, taking up quite a bit of space, but in the FSP CUT593A, there is still lots of room left.
My cable management abilities definitely need some work. It was easy enough to install the power supply at the bottom of the chassis. Many of the cables already present in the case were slightly organized down the middle channel of the FSP CUT593A already. Since there are three fans in the front with both a power cable and an ARGB cable, this was quite an assortment that required some work to figure out. They are all connected together, so only one motherboard header is used.
After figuring out all the fan cables, it was not too much of a challenge to arrange the rest of the cables. One particular challenge is how to identify all these cables, because of the included large plastic clips on the back that group the cables together. It is a useful feature to have these clips, but they make differentiating the cables a challenge.
There is an ample amount of room between the motherboard tray and right side panel at 20mm. Furthermore, a good amount of Velcro ties is included to keep the cables together as needed.
After setting it all up, we have a completed PC build. The tempered glass window provides a wonderful view into the FSP CUT593A, making it easy to show off the variety of components inside. The gross weight of the case in its shipping container is 10.2kg. After removing it from the shipping box and installing all the components, it is a bit heavier than that figure. This really is not a big issue if this computer is stuck in one spot, but it is by no means light to pick up and move around.
The installed fans performed quite well when it came to noise. When the computer sat idly by, the fan noise was about 2.5/10 on a scale where 0 is quiet and 10 is loud in the APH Networks perceived sound scale. When the computer was under load, the fans sped up quite a bit, coming in at 5.0/10 in my opinion.
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The FSP CUT593A is, in many ways, a standard computer case. All the expected features in a modern chassis are there, like a motherboard tray cutout, seven expansion slots, power supply shroud, cable management capabilities, and clearance for a wide variety of components. The FSP CUT593A does all of these typical features well. The build quality is good, and the sheer size of the case means it can take almost anything you can throw at it. The dust filters have a fine mesh, keeping the interior components clean, while the filters are easy to remove for cleaning. The tempered glass side panel, although not completely unique, is on a hinge, making accessing the internals a breeze. The clearances internally are also large. A wide variety of coolers can be installed to keep temperatures down, while large modern graphics cards can comfortably be accommodated. The FSP CUT593A definitely provides all that is needed in this large form factor. In my experience with this case, I have a few suggestions for improvement. The two cutouts directly next to the motherboard, which have rubber grommets, are a bit small and could be slightly larger to make routing cables through them a bit easier. The two plastic cable management clips included to manage cables are a challenge to use, because the cables become so clumped together that it is hard to differentiate them well. I also found that the two rounded feet on the back and front of the case can make the case wobble if it is not balanced well. Removing one of the side panels without removing the other means the case tilts one way, greatly reducing how stable it is. When working on the case or moving it around, make sure to place it on a good surface. The FSP CUT593A comes in at $90 USD at press time, which, for a tempered glass case with four included ARGB fans, is a competitive price.
FSP provided this product to APH Networks for the purpose of evaluation.
APH Networks Review Focus Summary:
8/10 means Definitely a very good product with drawbacks that are not likely going to matter to the end user.
7/10 means Great product with many advantages and certain insignificant drawbacks, but should be considered before purchasing.
-- Final APH Networks Numeric Rating is 7.3/10
Please note that the APH Networks Numeric Rating system is based off our proprietary guidelines in the Review Focus, and should not be compared to other publications.
The FSP CUT593A is a large E-ATX case with solid cooling capabilities and an ample amount of room for large modern components.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Inside
3. Physical Look - Outside
4. Installation and Conclusion
