Sentey Burton (GS-6500) Chassis
May 11th, 2011 | By ChrisThe motherboard and power supply fit in without a problem. The included standoffs threaded in, and the rear I/O shield fit snuggly. This is the only time you’ll need screws when installing a system in the Burton, and Sentey has supplied the screwdriver and the exact number of required screws. Such minimal screw supply could be a problem, as screws can easily be misplaced, but if you are a system builder, chances are you will have an extra one or two stored away.
Installing any expansion cards is simple as well, as no screws are required. However, the I/O covers are still soldered into place, so it takes some force to break the solder and remove them. While the red clips are quick and easy to use, they don’t hold any expansion cards as securely as a screw would, and I could see a sagging issue come into play when a larger 13″ video card is installed.
After removing one of the drive bays out of the five-bay enclosure, installing the 3.5″ hard drive is very easy. No screws are required, so simply place hard drive inside, and ensure that the securing pins line up with the predrilled mounting holes on the drive. Then insert the bay back into the enclosure, and it’s done.
Installing a 5.25″ drive is pretty simple as well. First, remove the front bezel and then push on the orange tab to release the securing pins. Next, slide the drive into place, line it up, and push the lock down to secure it in place. Again, the drive installation is very simple and effective.
The design of any chassis can have a significant impact on how a user will route the wiring through the system. The Burton has many ports through which said wires can be routed through; all of which are very smooth-edged. However, due to the power supply, in both placement and quality, I had to run the 18.5″ 4-pin CPU cable across the front of the motherboard so it would reach. The front-panel connections were also a problem; both USB and audio headers were extremely taut when managed to be plugged in. The USB header for the multi-card reader was inches away from its destination. It seems that this design flaw was not addressed since last observed in the GS-6400 model.
The installation was very basic and straightforward! Does it perform just as phenomenal?