AZZA Inferno 310 Overview
The Inferno 310 is available in a single color scheme, aside from the RGB case lighting. The black exterior and interior paint has a semi-matte finish to it. The exterior dimensions of the case are 480mm high by 205mm wide, with a depth of 475mm. Much of the 14.77 pound weight can be attributed to the tempered glass side panel, which is attached via four squat thumb screws.
The front of the Inferno 310 is comprised of a removable front panel that has many angular lines. At the top of the front panel reside a headphone and microphone jack, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and an un-used HDMI knockout port. We aren’t sure why AZZA chose to include this port opening if they weren’t going to populate it with an HDMI pass-though option. This would be great for connecting a VR headset, but for now it is just an awkward spot on the case. An illuminated power button is on the top left corner of the front panel.
Moving down the front panel we encounter a feature that we have been seeing less and less of lately; a door that gives access to a single 5.25″ external drive bay. We would much rather have seen more of the angular mesh design in this area. Also behind the front panel door is a small button that cycles through the LED lighting options of the connected HURRICANE RGB fans, front panel light strip, and PSU shroud nameplate lighting.
With the front panel removed, we see an opening for two 5.25″ drives, although the front panel and internal mounting structure only allow for one drive. The two included 120mm HURRICANE RGB fans are internally mounted in the bottom 2/3rds of the case, and mounting options are available for 140mm fans as well. Unfortunately, the Inferno 310’s front panel cabling is directly attached to said panel, so you must use some caution when working with the panel detached from the frame.
The top of the Inferno 310 offers a variety of fan mounting options; up to three 120mm fans, or two 140mm fans. These fans are centered on the top panel, which gives a nice and uniform look. A removable dust filter easily snaps in and out of place, and cleans up the top by hiding the fan screws and associated hardware.
On the left side of the Inferno 310 is a full-sized tempered glass side panel. The edges of the glass feature a black border to help hid the internal framework of the case. We really like the look of this border, as it make a case look a bit more polished than other tempered glass cases without this type of border. The side panel is held in place by four thumb screws. Thankfully the Inferno 310 uses a more standard mounting system with this side panel, which allows the panel to rest on the case’s frame and mounting standoffs.
The right side of the Inferno 310 is very basic, with a standard flat side panel. Two thumb screws keep this panel in place, and can be removed at the rear of the case.
Out back the layout of the case is pretty standard. There is room for a single 120mm exhaust fan, which AZZA has included, and seven expansion slot covers provide plenty of room for most builds. The power supply mounting holes only allow for a single orientation to be used, and we would have liked to see the option to flip the power supply over if desired.
On the bottom of the Inferno 310 are four plastic feet with rubber pads that keep the case in its spot. A removable dust filter keeps a bit of dust from entering the power supply, but we would have liked to see a filter that slides in and out as opposed to the tabbed mounting method AZZA chose. Removal of the lower internal drive cage can be partially achieved by removing four screws from the bottom of the case.
