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Review on MasterBox Q300L Micro-ATX Tower with Magnetic Dust Filter, Acrylic Side Panel, Adjustable I/O & Ventilated Airflow, in Black by Josh Elkins

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Aesthetically pleasing customizable mATX case

This is my first Micro ATX build and the main reason I went with it is the unique look of this case. Most other small cases are cube shaped, which isn't my style, so this case really stood out. It's quite small (which I like) but has enough space to work. It is also lightweight and ideal for carrying. All my previous cases never had enough space on the back for cable management, but this case has enough space (you can put a regular hard drive in there). There are also 2 SSD slots. I would consider this case a very good deal due to the 2 RGB fans included which can be a bit pricey on their own. The case is also good quality and I like that it uses a regular ATX power supply. What really makes this case brilliant is its customization options. The rubber on the knurled screws allows you to put it down on the side and the I/O panel can be moved to 6 different places. Airflow seems pretty good, although the acrylic panels can choke the system, but there's a vent that allows the air to escape. Check out the pictures to see how small this tub looks compared to a large tower. And now some problems. You have to be very careful not to scratch the acrylic sheets, especially when wiping (they attract dust). My case arrived with some scuffs to the RGB cover on the top of the case, but it's not too noticeable. The detachable handles are made of a hard rubber that slides well, but dust sticks to them easily. I really wish they had an option where the customer could upgrade to a full 4 RGB fans with the appropriate hardware, but that's exactly what I would like as the product images show that both panels are populated with fans. Also, I should note that one of the holes in the metal frame holding the acrylic side panel was too small and I just had to screw it in with a screwdriver to drive the screw straight. To cycle through RGB modes, they suggest sacrificing a reset switch to connect to an RGB controller, but pressing a button on the RGB controller box also cycles through different modes and colors. You can also buy an anti-vandal momentary switch and make your own RGB reset/cycle button if you fancy a bit of modding :). I considered deducting a star for minor blemishes but it's not worth it. . I highly recommend this little case.

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  • Negative impression

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