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LOUQE Ghost S1 Mk III (Ash): Sleek and Compact Mini-ITX Computer Case Review

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Details

BrandLOUQE
ColorAsh
MaterialMetal
Cooling MethodAir
Motherboard CompatabilityMini ITX
Item Weight6 Pounds
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Description of LOUQE Ghost S1 Mk III (Ash): Sleek and Compact Mini-ITX Computer Case

Improved features: Mk III cases come with a new ultra smooth surface treatment, redesigned blade and grill, and our new COBALT TWINAX PCI-e RC260 GEN 4+ riser cable. Milled from solid blocks of aluminum, and with a glass blasted anodized aluminum exterior, the Ghost S1 offers a level of quality rarely seen or felt in any computer case. Designed from the inside out: The stand-alone spine design gives unparalleled rigidity, flexibility and accessibility. A fast and convenient build experience: Build directly on the spine with open component access from every angle. Airflow in focus: Cooling air is pulled in by each heat generating component and directed upwards through the top.

Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Expensive elegance in computer cases

I finally bought this case because I saw it was in stock. I was originally planning to buy the NZXT H1 case but I'm glad I went for it. This case is probably the easiest ITX case to build. The design is simple and elegant. The only question I have is the price. It's really expensive for what it is, but if you have the money to spare I'd recommend getting this case. With cheap cylinders from the manufacturer you are prepared for the future. I did notice that my temps were a bit warm (75C for CPU

Pros
  • Looking forward to
Cons
  • Everything OK

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Something I'm proud of Build & Own.

Excellent build quality and exceptional choice of materials. It's special when you build and get full satisfaction in this case. There will only be downsides. As with all other SFF cases, you need to pay attention to the clearances for GPU and CPU coolers. My Gigabyte RTX card didn't fit in the stock cooler so I had to unbox it and add 2 Slim Noctua FanPart lists for reference. Gigabyte Nvidia RTX 2070 SuperRAM 27GL83A 27" QHD IPSMOUSE: Razer DeathAdder v2 ProKeyboard: RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK G68

Pros
  • Worth the money
Cons
  • Some difficulties

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Small and minimalist case.

Premium case. It is very easy to set up compared to the Dan A4 or Phanteks Shift housing. The only thing I find bad is the presence of only two slots for a graphics card, not even 2.5. Not many cooler options. You practically have to use Noctua's Ghost S1 cooler or a low-profile cooler. I tried to set 11700K without Top Hat, the case gets very hot so I lower it to 11400 because the thermal conditions are way below 65 TDP vs 125 TDP big temperature difference. In my opinion it should have a fan…

Pros
  • Fits many
Cons
  • transparencies

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Waste of money - computers and accessories

Very similar fit and finish issues as mentioned by others. The tab will not stick to anything and will pop out if you try to remove the top plate, the magnets still have enough resistance when removed. The ending is absolutely awful. The front and back appear to be anodized, while the side panels are made from very thin Ceracot, which isn't nearly as durable as claimed. If you look at the finish wrong, just touching it will scratch or mark it. I was disappointed to see that the updated PCIe…

Pros
  • As everything before
Cons
  • Definitely bad product

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not sure if the price and expectation is worth it but I'm satisfied

As a long time SFF fan and builder I decided to build an HTPC with this case when Noctua's Ghost S1 edition released for L12. After pre-ordering the case, it took a little longer than originally estimated. There is nothing new at LOUQE. Anyway, when the case arrived everything was neatly packed and I liked that the instructions were available online and there was no wasted paper. Another common issue with these cases is the lack of quality control for their price. To name a few things that are…

Pros
  • Special offer
Cons
  • Hard to say