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Review on πŸ’¨ Efficient Cooling Solution: MasterBox Micro Tower Interior Radiator by Christopher Wells

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best case for those using full-size Micro-ATX boards!

This is an amazing case and possibly the latest Micro-ATX case, "old school" style with new modern features (e.g. USB 3.0 on the front of the case). This case has an outdated layout where the PSU is mounted above the motherboard, while almost all cases made in recent years have the PSU below the motherboard. This may not matter for most Micro-ATX MB layouts with typical half-size motherboards, but if you have a full-size (9.6" x 9.6") Micro-ATX MB layout and a DVD drive, you have a major problem with current case layouts where the DVD drive either covers part of the MB or doesn't fit at all as the full size Micro-ATX MB sits against the back of the 5.25 drive bay. The layout of this case with the power supply above the MB does not have this problem. While there are many instances where you can still get a PSU over MB, good luck finding one with this layout AND USB 3.0 ports on the front of the case. It is actually a VERY rare combination. 99% of all Micro-ATX cases with USB 3.0 on the front have a newer layout where the PSU is installed under the motherboard. Another nice feature of this case is the "less is more" approach. So many cases like to advertise that you can fit a ton of discs in one case. Who builds a micro-ATX case and tries to cram 5 or 6 drives in it? Most people who build Micro-ATX systems only have one MB, one HD, and possibly one DVD drive. If this is you then this is the case for you. It has a 5.25" drive bay, a 3.5" drive bay and a 2.5" drive tray. That's it. If that's all you want, your case won't be cluttered up with a bunch of unnecessary empty drive bays cluttering up your workspace inside the case and ruining your aesthetics and ventilation. This case offers plenty of room to work, large GPU card mounts, and good airflow compared to any micro-ATX case I've worked with. Some other features of this case. Three 120mm case fans fit easily in this case. it's really cute. It also has two detachable faceplates, both of which are easy to remove and neither come with cables attached (the MB cables are connected to the top of the case, so if you need to remove the faceplates for any reason, that's no problem with yours Cable). In addition, this case is very well made and feels pleasantly solid. If there is a downside in this case, the side panels are a little stubborn to put back on. not scary but a bit stubborn. Also, it seems a bit pricey. maybe because it is being replaced and stocks are running low. Still, it's a great case and it's really rare to find one with this layout and USB 3.0 on the front. It's just so roomy with great airflow, love this case so much!

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure