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Cooler Master MasterBox MB500 ATX Mid-Tower with Three 120mm RGB Fans, Front Semi-Meshed Ventilation, Tempered Glass Side Panel & RGB Lighting System, Black (MCB-B500D-KGNN-S00)

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  • Excellent thermal performance: Optimized airflow due to the semi meshed front panel and ventilation holes on top of the case
  • Rib LED Fans: 2 120mm RGB LED fans behind the front panel and 1 120mm RGB LED fan In the rear are pre installed to create an amazing lighting effect
  • Rib Lighting control: 1 RGB Controller is included in the accessory pack
  • 1 to 3 splitter cable for RGB LED fans: The RGB connector splitter and 4 pin Male to Male adapters are included; Certified compatible with: Asus, Gigabyte, MSI and as rock motherboards
  • 4mm thick edge to edge tempered glass Side panel: Show off your build in style through the 4mm thick edge to edge tempered glass Side panel
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Cooler Master MasterBox MB500 Case Mid Tower

The front supports up to three 120mm- or two 140mm fans and up to a 360mm radiator, with a maximum thickness of 50mm without fans. The Rear supports a 120mm fan or radiator, and the top up two 120mm fans. It comes with two pre-installed 120mm RGB fans in the front and a single 120mm RGB fan in the rear. All to ensure you don't have to compromise on performance.

The MB500 case supports CPU-Coolers up to a height of 160mm, Graphic Cards up to a length of 400mm, and Power Supplies up to a length of 180mm.

The spacious interior fits all standard motherboards for your gaming needs. Black coating and an included PSU cover that allows for easy, simple configurations for your gaming build. Let your configuration stand out with an all-black background.

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A semi-meshed front panel and ventilation holes on top will allow more airflow from the Two pre-installed 120mm RGB fans in the front and one 120mm RGB fan in the rear. The excellent thermal performance and aggressive outlook of the master Box MB500 make it a perfect choice for gamers and PC enthusiasts. Show off your unique build through the 4mm thick edge-to-edge tempered glass side panel.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Customers like the appearance, space and value of the computer chassis. For example, they mention it looks high quality, holds all their stuff and is not bad for the price. Some appreciate the ease of installation and cable management. That said, opinions are mixed on airflow, noise, and cooling.

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140 customers mention134 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the computer chassis. For example, they mention it looks high quality, the front cover is a tinted plastic, and it holds all their stuff. Some appreciate the included fans and the front glass panel.

"...my computer stays super cool. the included fans are very high quality and stay super quiet. I haven't had one fail yet...." Read more

"...Sure the parts are good, but it is not running multiple GPUs... its just a ryzen 7 2700 overclocked to 4Ghz and a gtx 1070...." Read more

"...at first but doesn't really bother me, not really noticeable, still looks clean...." Read more

"Good quality case for Gamer who likes RGB LEDs. Nice ATX and Micro ATX mounting setup...." Read more

49 customers mention43 positive6 negative

Customers like the space in the computer chassis. They mention it fits everything with tons of extra room, and is the perfect size for an ATX motherboard. The case looks good and holds all their stuff. It has great room in the front and plenty of spaces for HDDs and a radiator. Customers also say it has great airflow and is easy to build in.

"...They are just so easy to build in, have great room for a radiator, plenty of spaces for HDD's and SSD's, and the airflow solution is great...." Read more

"...etc... But I will just say off the bat that this case has ample room even when running a corsair liquid cooler which with both fans, radiator, pipes..." Read more

"Pros:- Plenty of room for a long GPU and a tall CPU cooler- Great airflow-..." Read more

"...Case is roomy, the 212 EVO heat sink fits nicely.Build was somewhat easy. Not quite sure how to hook up the third fan...." Read more

43 customers mention38 positive5 negative

Customers like the value of the computer chassis. They say it has room for components and cable management, and the materials are great for the price.

"I really want to give this case a 5.Price is really good...." Read more

"...Great price, for it's price point, it functions well and does it's job, all while looking fairly decentCons:..." Read more

"...The quality of the actual box is quite nice how ever and worth the money even more so if you get it on sale." Read more

"Awesome case for what you pay. The case is well spaced for how small the case is...." Read more

35 customers mention28 positive7 negative

Customers find the computer chassis easy to install. They say it has great room for a radiator, and is simple, basic, and clean. They also say the CPU is open to allow you to install a CPU cooler easily. Customers also say it's great for first time builders and enthusiasts alike, and that it'll be an absolute delight to build in.

"...They are just so easy to build in, have great room for a radiator, plenty of spaces for HDD's and SSD's, and the airflow solution is great...." Read more

"...the PSU away from the rest of the inside is great, and easier to work with than other systems I have built...." Read more

"...Back of motherboard around CPU is open to allow you to install a CPU cooler easily - the other case I had was offset poorly-..." Read more

"...Case is roomy, the 212 EVO heat sink fits nicely.Build was somewhat easy. Not quite sure how to hook up the third fan...." Read more

30 customers mention21 positive9 negative

Customers like the cable management of the computer chassis. They mention that it has great options for wire management, and has plenty of room to work with. Some say that the side panel is just awesome, and the fans are quieter than the ones in their last case.

"...Plenty of gaps to sneak cables around from the hidden part of the case to the visible part, making cable management easy.Cons:-..." Read more

"...for these come from the top of the case, which IMO makes it easier to keep wiring tidy - especially if you don't have an optical drive...." Read more

"...Cons:Very poor cable management, the back panel has about maybe 1/3" for running cables, which means it bows out a bit if you don't run them..." Read more

"...fit everything with tons of extra room. I feel as if the wiring routing was very good, first time doing a full build...." Read more

59 customers mention27 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the airflow of the computer chassis. Some mention that it has great airflow, smooth, and perfect. They appreciate the multiple fans and the case breathes well. However, other customers say that it also has terrible airflow due to the front cover having a front panel that allows absolutely no airflow.

"...50/50 airflow, this case was iffy on airflow, I could see if it had a mesh front it would be better, but again with 90% of the front in plastic, it..." Read more

"...a radiator, plenty of spaces for HDD's and SSD's, and the airflow solution is great. my computer stays super cool...." Read more

"...3.0 usb header in the frontCons:Airflow air flow airflow. 3 front case fans but very minimum open space to intake air...." Read more

"...Long story short this case has a good airflow, keeps the system very cool when compared to my old case..." Read more

33 customers mention18 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the noise produced by the computer chassis. Some find it super quiet, while others say that it gets rather loud during gameplay and makes strange sounds.

"...the included fans are very high quality and stay super quiet. I haven't had one fail yet...." Read more

"...But once my GPU card fans get winding up during gameplay it gets rather loud...." Read more

"...When they're low speed they don't make much noise, but if totally ramped up they are a bit loud...." Read more

"...Fans are somewhat loud when pc is idle.Overall, I am satisfied with this case. (I have only had it for 2 days.)..." Read more

27 customers mention14 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the cooling of the computer chassis. Some mention that it stays relatively cool with more fan mounts, while others say that it has terrible cooling and the graphics card can't handle the heat.

"...my computer stays super cool. the included fans are very high quality and stay super quiet. I haven't had one fail yet...." Read more

"...One of the best looking cases under $100. The issue is the heat build up due to the small front intake air vents...." Read more

"...Long story short this case has a good airflow, keeps the system very cool when compared to my old case..." Read more

"...However, pay attention to the heat problem. The front panel has little hole, so the three front RGB fan actually contribute little to cooling...." Read more

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this review discusses temps inside case with overclocking, liquid cooling etc
I spent the last couple of days testing different cases with different cooling solutions, and various stages of overclocking.One of the things I wanted to see was whether less expensive cases had poorer air flow causing overheating. What is most important in a case - aesthetics, performance (how cool the case is inside), and price. Obviously there are other factors like how well do things fit? is it the correct case? etc... But I will just say off the bat that this case has ample room even when running a corsair liquid cooler which with both fans, radiator, pipes etc that alone could take up a lot of space in your rig. but I will list what I have in here now:Ryzen 7 2700 - Asus Prime B350 Plus - 32 GB DDR4 - 1TB NVMe - 2TB Firecuda SSHD - Corsiar Hydro Series H80i v2 liquid cooler (also tested Wraith spire cooler) - EVGA Gefore GTX 1070 SC - EVGA 750w B1 PSULong story short this case has a good airflow, keeps the system very cool when compared to my old case (my old case is about 60 dollars with many many fans and exhausts)I wanted to know if buying expensive cases matters in situations like this where you have standard items. Sure the parts are good, but it is not running multiple GPUs... its just a ryzen 7 2700 overclocked to 4Ghz and a gtx 1070. after testing with different cooling systems, I cannot see a reason to buy a more expensive case than this.This case has tempered glass, and it looks really cool. I believe the back exhaust fan has LED but I removed it when installing my corsair cooler which has its own exhaust. The case does not look tacky, it actually looks really classy as far as gaming PCs go. It has a lot of room, even with all the stuff I have in there... even if I added another GTX 1070 it would still have enough room. The separate housing at the bottom that keeps the PSU away from the rest of the inside is great, and easier to work with than other systems I have built.If you are looking for an elegant case, with some cool aesthetics, and tempered glass... get this case. It is really good and not just "for the price". It is actually a good case that would fit right in wit high end parts.One suggestion for Cooler Master - On the front you have your logo which stands out a lot against the black case (grey logo) - it would look better if there was less contrast, and it blended in more with the color, or was even the same exact color as the case. It is very minor but I feel it clashes with the aesthetics of the case the way it is
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5.0 out of 5 stars this is my favorite PC case.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
Style: MB500 RGBPattern Name: Cooler MasterVerified Purchase
Since 2018, I've owned two of these. The very first computer I ever built went into this case, and when I sold it to build a new one, I ordered another one of these cases! They are just so easy to build in, have great room for a radiator, plenty of spaces for HDD's and SSD's, and the airflow solution is great. my computer stays super cool. the included fans are very high quality and stay super quiet. I haven't had one fail yet.

If you're looking for a great case, go ahead and buy this masterbox. it meets all of my requirements for an AWESOME PC CASE!
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JJ Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars this review discusses temps inside case with overclocking, liquid cooling etc
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
Style: MB500 RGBPattern Name: Cooler MasterVerified Purchase
I spent the last couple of days testing different cases with different cooling solutions, and various stages of overclocking.
One of the things I wanted to see was whether less expensive cases had poorer air flow causing overheating. What is most important in a case - aesthetics, performance (how cool the case is inside), and price. Obviously there are other factors like how well do things fit? is it the correct case? etc... But I will just say off the bat that this case has ample room even when running a corsair liquid cooler which with both fans, radiator, pipes etc that alone could take up a lot of space in your rig. but I will list what I have in here now:
Ryzen 7 2700 - Asus Prime B350 Plus - 32 GB DDR4 - 1TB NVMe - 2TB Firecuda SSHD - Corsiar Hydro Series H80i v2 liquid cooler (also tested Wraith spire cooler) - EVGA Gefore GTX 1070 SC - EVGA 750w B1 PSU
Long story short this case has a good airflow, keeps the system very cool when compared to my old case (my old case is about 60 dollars with many many fans and exhausts)
I wanted to know if buying expensive cases matters in situations like this where you have standard items. Sure the parts are good, but it is not running multiple GPUs... its just a ryzen 7 2700 overclocked to 4Ghz and a gtx 1070. after testing with different cooling systems, I cannot see a reason to buy a more expensive case than this.
This case has tempered glass, and it looks really cool. I believe the back exhaust fan has LED but I removed it when installing my corsair cooler which has its own exhaust. The case does not look tacky, it actually looks really classy as far as gaming PCs go. It has a lot of room, even with all the stuff I have in there... even if I added another GTX 1070 it would still have enough room. The separate housing at the bottom that keeps the PSU away from the rest of the inside is great, and easier to work with than other systems I have built.
If you are looking for an elegant case, with some cool aesthetics, and tempered glass... get this case. It is really good and not just "for the price". It is actually a good case that would fit right in wit high end parts.
One suggestion for Cooler Master - On the front you have your logo which stands out a lot against the black case (grey logo) - it would look better if there was less contrast, and it blended in more with the color, or was even the same exact color as the case. It is very minor but I feel it clashes with the aesthetics of the case the way it is
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JJ Oliver
5.0 out of 5 stars this review discusses temps inside case with overclocking, liquid cooling etc
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
I spent the last couple of days testing different cases with different cooling solutions, and various stages of overclocking.
One of the things I wanted to see was whether less expensive cases had poorer air flow causing overheating. What is most important in a case - aesthetics, performance (how cool the case is inside), and price. Obviously there are other factors like how well do things fit? is it the correct case? etc... But I will just say off the bat that this case has ample room even when running a corsair liquid cooler which with both fans, radiator, pipes etc that alone could take up a lot of space in your rig. but I will list what I have in here now:
Ryzen 7 2700 - Asus Prime B350 Plus - 32 GB DDR4 - 1TB NVMe - 2TB Firecuda SSHD - Corsiar Hydro Series H80i v2 liquid cooler (also tested Wraith spire cooler) - EVGA Gefore GTX 1070 SC - EVGA 750w B1 PSU
Long story short this case has a good airflow, keeps the system very cool when compared to my old case (my old case is about 60 dollars with many many fans and exhausts)
I wanted to know if buying expensive cases matters in situations like this where you have standard items. Sure the parts are good, but it is not running multiple GPUs... its just a ryzen 7 2700 overclocked to 4Ghz and a gtx 1070. after testing with different cooling systems, I cannot see a reason to buy a more expensive case than this.
This case has tempered glass, and it looks really cool. I believe the back exhaust fan has LED but I removed it when installing my corsair cooler which has its own exhaust. The case does not look tacky, it actually looks really classy as far as gaming PCs go. It has a lot of room, even with all the stuff I have in there... even if I added another GTX 1070 it would still have enough room. The separate housing at the bottom that keeps the PSU away from the rest of the inside is great, and easier to work with than other systems I have built.
If you are looking for an elegant case, with some cool aesthetics, and tempered glass... get this case. It is really good and not just "for the price". It is actually a good case that would fit right in wit high end parts.
One suggestion for Cooler Master - On the front you have your logo which stands out a lot against the black case (grey logo) - it would look better if there was less contrast, and it blended in more with the color, or was even the same exact color as the case. It is very minor but I feel it clashes with the aesthetics of the case the way it is
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Alan J. Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install, cool and quiet
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
Style: MB500 RGBPattern Name: Cooler MasterVerified Purchase
Pros:
- Plenty of room for a long GPU and a tall CPU cooler
- Great airflow
- PSU shroud allows those with non-modular PSU's to hide their mess
- Back of motherboard around CPU is open to allow you to install a CPU cooler easily - the other case I had was offset poorly
- Plenty of gaps to sneak cables around from the hidden part of the case to the visible part, making cable management easy.

Cons:
- RGB connector for the 3 to 1 rgb cable was really rough to install. I am not sure if its an overall issue with the standard pin layout, but I had a horrible time actually getting it plugged into my motherboard correctly. My issue was that the plastic sleeve around the female connector had a small gap that went the length of the male motherboard pins, so when trying to plug the cable into my motherboard, I couldn't tell when it was seated correctly.
- I couldn't install a top mounted 120mm fan on the rear top of the case. This was mostly because my motherboard's CPU power connector got in the way. It would be ideal if the top of the case had an extra inch or two before the end of the motherboard.

Extra notes:
The top front case fan is installed by being screwed from the inside, but the bottom front case fan is installed from the outside front of the case. This is ideal because reaching inside for that bottom front fan case would be tough.

Overall, this was a worthwhile upgrade Corsair 100R.
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Matthew
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost a 5
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
Style: MB500 RGBPattern Name: Cooler MasterVerified Purchase
I really want to give this case a 5.

Price is really good.

Airflow is excellent, I have an overclocked cpu and it doesn't run hot.

Case is roomy, the 212 EVO heat sink fits nicely.

Build was somewhat easy. Not quite sure how to hook up the third fan. The adapter/splitter for fan power which was provided in the box has the older style plug, so it doesn't fit a newer power supply. Not sure why they did this....am I missing something?

The RGB fan feature is nice, and fun to look at, it's nice to change to red at night, easier on the eyes.

The glass plate is not flush with the case (sticks out a few mm) which I thought was a little odd at first but doesn't really bother me, not really noticeable, still looks clean.

The only issue I have is I don't LOVE the styling of the front plate. It's not ugly by any means, it's just not the sleekest look you can get. I would have preferred to go with the glass panel front case (on the MasterBox Pro 5) but it looks like airflow isn't as good on that one, so here we are.

Def would recommend.
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jose luis perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen Gabinete, la marca no defrauda
Reviewed in Mexico on December 22, 2023
Style: K500 RGBPattern Name: Cooler MasterVerified Purchase
Siempre uso esta marca para mis gabinetes pues son durables, lo que, si he sentido desde que los uso, es que los materiales se han vuelto más delgados, el acero con el que los fabrican, sin embargo, son ahora más ligeros, no es que sean vulnerables al peso, sino que siento está un poco más delgado el material. Instale un Ryzen 7 con un disipador de la misma marca, tiene buen espacio para los cables detrás. En la actualidad solamente puedes colocar 2 discos duros dentro de su jaula, y tiene una opción para un SSD en la parte del lado de los ventiladores. Pero si solo vas a usar M2, no debes preocuparte. Quiero instalarle una Radeon 6800XT y si va a dar el largo en el espacio que tiene.
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jose luis perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen Gabinete, la marca no defrauda
Reviewed in Mexico on December 22, 2023
Siempre uso esta marca para mis gabinetes pues son durables, lo que, si he sentido desde que los uso, es que los materiales se han vuelto más delgados, el acero con el que los fabrican, sin embargo, son ahora más ligeros, no es que sean vulnerables al peso, sino que siento está un poco más delgado el material. Instale un Ryzen 7 con un disipador de la misma marca, tiene buen espacio para los cables detrás. En la actualidad solamente puedes colocar 2 discos duros dentro de su jaula, y tiene una opción para un SSD en la parte del lado de los ventiladores. Pero si solo vas a usar M2, no debes preocuparte. Quiero instalarle una Radeon 6800XT y si va a dar el largo en el espacio que tiene.
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Fernando
5.0 out of 5 stars um dos melhores que ja tive!
Reviewed in Brazil on May 10, 2022
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otimo gabinete
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Samuele
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
Reviewed in Italy on November 21, 2023
Style: K501LPattern Name: Cooler MasterVerified Purchase
Davvero buono. È abbastanza robusto e durevole. Mi è piaciuto il packaging organizzato alla perfezione con tutte le viti necessarie. Buon airflow, molto spazioso
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Keith Kenney
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect minimalistic RGB case for your new build!
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2020
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If you want something reasonably priced, well built and nothing hidden for your build? Look no further!

Finding a good computer case to build in can be an absolute nightmare. You often have to sacrifice looks, for functionality or cable management. This is a solid contender for all of the above!

It's not feature rich, the front panel is very basic with a simple power button, reset button, two USB 3.0 ports and standard old-school audio jacks. The case is a standard black metal top/back/backside...pretty much like any case built in the last 20 years. The 4mm thick tinted tempered glass side panel though, is a real hit! The tint is just dark enough to shade some of the more gaudy interior features of a build, while allowing for an awesome look at some of those newer RGB components! Another area this case really shines in, is the three front-mounted 120mm RGB fans pre-installed that shine through the dark tinted plastic front panel. Although a glass option would have made this case an even bigger win, this reduces weight and cost, which in this case...matters.

When it comes to building a PC, there are two main things that make or break your build: 1.) Ease of installation of components and 2.) Good cable management. It can be hard to find a case that does both, but this was the EASIEST case I've ever built in. This is a mid-tower case, with provisions for motherboards from MiniITX to MicroATX to full ATX. Because of the added features, and availability, I went with a full ATX board. Not only was the initial installation a breeze, but the many slots and holes for cables to come through made wiring it up and managing my cables and absolute breeze. The bottom of the case also features a full front-to-back PSU cover which really makes keeping things tidy so much easier. This is also where the 3.5" and 2.5" bays are located, keeping unnecessary components out of the side view. There are also provisions for two AIO liquid cooling radiators on the front and the back. There are only two negatives I can really say about this case, and unless you are getting into hardcore overclocking, or anything that is producing abnormal amounts of heat, I don't feel as though they are deal breakers. The first is the back panel gives very little width for cable management. This isn't a bit issue, but you're definitley not going to be doubling up on power cables in one run.The second negative is airflow. Although most of the rear of the case is open for flow, and it includes a fourth 120mm rear exhaust fan, the front intake is very small. Because both sides and the top are completely solid, it relies on two small strips of air openings in the front for it's entire air intake. Although under normal operating conditions, I have not had any temperature spikes with all panels on, it could be an issue once you start to push your CPU, RAM and GPU to it's limits. If you're looking for something attractive and minimalist to sit on your desk or in your living-room, but you don't want to sacrifice usability, build quality or management...this case might just be for you!
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Keith Kenney
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect minimalistic RGB case for your new build!
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2020
If you want something reasonably priced, well built and nothing hidden for your build? Look no further!

Finding a good computer case to build in can be an absolute nightmare. You often have to sacrifice looks, for functionality or cable management. This is a solid contender for all of the above!

It's not feature rich, the front panel is very basic with a simple power button, reset button, two USB 3.0 ports and standard old-school audio jacks. The case is a standard black metal top/back/backside...pretty much like any case built in the last 20 years. The 4mm thick tinted tempered glass side panel though, is a real hit! The tint is just dark enough to shade some of the more gaudy interior features of a build, while allowing for an awesome look at some of those newer RGB components! Another area this case really shines in, is the three front-mounted 120mm RGB fans pre-installed that shine through the dark tinted plastic front panel. Although a glass option would have made this case an even bigger win, this reduces weight and cost, which in this case...matters.

When it comes to building a PC, there are two main things that make or break your build: 1.) Ease of installation of components and 2.) Good cable management. It can be hard to find a case that does both, but this was the EASIEST case I've ever built in. This is a mid-tower case, with provisions for motherboards from MiniITX to MicroATX to full ATX. Because of the added features, and availability, I went with a full ATX board. Not only was the initial installation a breeze, but the many slots and holes for cables to come through made wiring it up and managing my cables and absolute breeze. The bottom of the case also features a full front-to-back PSU cover which really makes keeping things tidy so much easier. This is also where the 3.5" and 2.5" bays are located, keeping unnecessary components out of the side view. There are also provisions for two AIO liquid cooling radiators on the front and the back. There are only two negatives I can really say about this case, and unless you are getting into hardcore overclocking, or anything that is producing abnormal amounts of heat, I don't feel as though they are deal breakers. The first is the back panel gives very little width for cable management. This isn't a bit issue, but you're definitley not going to be doubling up on power cables in one run.The second negative is airflow. Although most of the rear of the case is open for flow, and it includes a fourth 120mm rear exhaust fan, the front intake is very small. Because both sides and the top are completely solid, it relies on two small strips of air openings in the front for it's entire air intake. Although under normal operating conditions, I have not had any temperature spikes with all panels on, it could be an issue once you start to push your CPU, RAM and GPU to it's limits. If you're looking for something attractive and minimalist to sit on your desk or in your living-room, but you don't want to sacrifice usability, build quality or management...this case might just be for you!
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Kenny Olsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully aesthetic case with fantastic airflow.
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2020
Style: MB500 RGBPattern Name: Cooler MasterVerified Purchase
The airflow is incredible, has a side glass panel, great view, sporty looking front of the case, and tons of room in the case. A great investment, and more affordable than all the others on the market currently.
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Kenny Olsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully aesthetic case with fantastic airflow.
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2020
The airflow is incredible, has a side glass panel, great view, sporty looking front of the case, and tons of room in the case. A great investment, and more affordable than all the others on the market currently.
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