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Review on πŸ’» LOUQE Ghost S1 Mk III Limestone Mini-ITX PC Case by Vincent Pavelko

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The designer tried to be an engineer

All is not really what it seems, sorry no sorry for running that thing over. It's just too expensive for what you get and this is the third iteration of this thing (Mk3)? What really worries me is that there is nothing comfy about the design. Nothing makes my life easier than a regular case, and in almost every aspect of building a PC, it's actually harder. First 10 screws are needed before you can remove a side panel. 8 should detach from the top or bottom panel, then another 2 from the back. It's quickly becoming obsolete. The graphics card I/O bracket is installed very poorly and seems late. Poor mounting pressure at a slightly wrong angle puts unnecessary pressure on the PCIe socket. Maybe it will be different with you. The underside of the I/O board is held in place by a very awkwardly screwed aluminum plate. You have to "wind it up" every time you play with a graphics card. You can decide to just remove it completely. The designs on the side walls and front/rear walls are different. I got lucky and the color is the same but obviously the texture is different. To be honest it looks like a joke. Being picky, the leather tongue literally pops out with reasonable effort as nothing is holding it back. Just rest there. It has holes in it like someone planned to add a rivet or something. If I didn't need the little case urgently, I would send it back. Too lazy to cut his losses and enjoy his small, petite build. Hooray guys. Wouldn't recommend it. Go in search of Mjolnir or someone with the best track record. It would be worth the wait/effort, especially as you probably also expect it to nail the parts if you're spending over $250 on a case. This half-baked effort would make me absolutely sick if I contributed in any way to the development of this product.

Pros
  • Inside-Out Design: The self-contained back design offers unmatched rigidity, flexibility and accessibility.
Cons
  • Compatibility