I'm considering this inexpensive ATX case, but I can't find any reviews and I'm not familiar with the manufacturer. It supports ATX, micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, has room for graphics cards up to 405 mm and CPU coolers up to 180 mm, and supports multiple 120 mm or 140 mm fans. The front and top appear to have mesh ventilation, with additional mounting points at the rear, beside the motherboard, and above the power supply. It also supports a 120 mm radiator. My previous case had a solid front panel and poor airflow, so I'd like to know whether this one should perform reasonably well for around $35, and how many fans I should install.
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The layout looks promising for airflow, and the large GPU and cooler clearance are useful at this price. Fan quality and placement will matter more than the case specifications alone. The main downside is that there’s no front USB-C, but that may not matter if you’re fine with the available ports.
For a low-cost case, it looks perfectly serviceable. Add a few front intake fans and use the rear or top fans as exhaust so air has a clear path through the case. Without those extra fans, the ventilation openings won’t help much.
It should be a decent budget option because the front and top have mesh ventilation. Just keep in mind that the case will only have good airflow if you actually install fans, especially at the front. Three front intake fans would be a sensible setup.
That isn’t a major concern for me. My current case barely has any working USB ports anyway, so I’m already used to it.