V500 Mini Portable M-ATX/ITX Computer Case, MINI-Tower CASE, Full Side Transparent Acrylic DIY Desktop Case with Handle, Support 320MM GPU Size (Black-2.0)

This is my second time buying the V500 and it has definitely improved since the previous revision. The metal feels thicker, the handle mount is stronger, and the mesh is a lot less restrictive which noticeably helps airflow. That was the main reason I chose it for my newest ITX build. The case can be tricky to work in, especially if you are using a non modular PSU and cable extensions like I did. My configuration was not what this case was originally designed around and the Thermalright SL 100 top down cooler ended up conflicting with the PSU power cable extension at the top left. I had to route and zip tie the cable outside the case to make it work. It still looks clean in the final build, just be ready to use creative cable management. My unit had shipping and quality issues. The acrylic side panel was scratched underneath the protective film and the paint on the front of the case had bubbling from poor adhesion. I did not have time to wait for a replacement, but customer support came through and offered a 50 percent refund which is the only reason this review is 5 stars instead of 4. What could be improved: • Better shipping control for the acrylic panel, and overall quality control for the case's paint • Glass side panel felt more premium than acrylic • A PSU cover that hides the label and the empty gap under the PSU would make the build look much cleaner without vinyl wrapping What I liked: • Thicker metal compared to Rev 1 • Stronger handle mount • Better mesh filter and airflow Relevant specs: RTX 3060 12 GB Ryzen 5 3600 Thermalright SL 100 Thermaltake 600 watt ATX 3.1 PSU This will be my go to case for future ITX builds around similar specs because the price makes it a very attractive option once you know its quirks.

Long term review. Cheapest and most compact M-ATX PC case with tempered glass. (It appears this case now comes with an acrylic side panel) Those features are it's strongest characteristics. It's a perfect case to serve as a portable secondary system and basic builds. Airflow as others have already stated is indeed restricted with its solid front and side panel. I recommend for lower powered builds as is with out case fans. I've personally run a Ryzen 7 3800X and a GTX 1660 Super without an issue without any case fans. Cable management isn't bad if you use a modular PSU, otherwise cables will look a little unsightly and that would eat up potentially room for Sata drives. Depending on your motherboard width I recommend installing the PSU first and as the included cage that screws it to the case can be a little finicky. Hopefully that tip will help beginner builders. Basic but looks good too if you go with matching colored components 👍

This should not be a case for your main computer. I got this for $30 and for that price I think it’s fine, but at $45 no. The glass came shattered and honestly at this price I just couldn’t be bothered to return it especially for my use case. It’s a serviceable cheap case, but I wouldn’t put my main computer in it.

For the money, it's not bad at all. It is really made for modern systems and I was planning on using it for a retro build. A few notes: there is no mount for a hard drive, only motherboards with NVMe drives, so I had to hack my own solution. Also, there is no room in the case or access points for a floppy or CD/DVD drive. The front USB port connectors (USB2/3) are only compatible with newer motherboards, so they are useless with an older motherboard. The power supply must be mounted at the front and the extension, while handy, is almost impossible to install due to the mis-cut holes on the case. And the glass plate side that I received had a broken chunk missing from around one of the mountain screw holes. Also, I had to hack a rear-mounted fan into the case to get airflow through the case.

At this price point, most of the negatives can be forgiven. The biggest issue with this case are the threaded holes aren’t the most precise so some of the included screws doesn’t thread in smoothly and feel like they’re getting cross threaded. Mainly the thumb hole screws for the side panel, and the holes for the rubber feet. Other than that, the case is rigid enough so that it doesn’t feel super flimsy but is definitely not as rigid as something from jonsbo or other mainstream brands. Even with a full size atx power supply there is plenty of room to build in and plenty of space for a full size 3 fan GPU. The front I/O is pretty bare, no power/hdd led so only a power switch connector to the fpanel header. Enough space at the top and bottom for 2 120mm fans, if using a fairly large gpu, the bottom fans needs to be the slim type to fit and have enough space for air flow. Definitely use an sfx power supply that’s fully modular to ease cable management. Overall this is a nice inexpensive case for a budget SFF build that’s easy to build in.

I took a chance on this cheap case and was honestly surprised at the lack of better reviews—this thing is really, really good value for the price and can be made to look high quality with some effort. The case metal is on the thinner side and a bit flimsy, but once everything is installed, it holds up fine. The included magnetic dust filters are pretty restrictive, so I wouldn’t bother using them if you care about airflow. Cable management in this case takes some creativity. For my build, I gloss vinyl wrapped over the PSU branding and made a custom PSU wire cover by cutting up a plastic binder, then vinyl wrapped that in black too (see the photos). The 4 infinity fans have all their cables routed behind the motherboard tray, with connections flat and double-side taped to the back panel so they stay put during transport and never get in the way of the motherboard install. If your interested some of the specs are: - Ryzen 7 3700x + Stock Cooler - EVGA RTX 2060 KO Ultra - Matx mobo - 600 watt ATX non modular thermal take smart - 4 infinity fans 2 reverse flow at the bottom and 2 regular flow at the top for exhaust + cheap rgb controller. Build Tips: -Install the PSU first, connect its cables to the motherboard outside the case, then connect the fans to the mobo, then install the fans, and finally the motherboard—this avoids any clearance issues. -You can fit a 2-slot GPU that’s extended up to a 3-slot cooler, like an MSI Gaming Z RTX 2070, but you’ll need to use low profile 120mm Arctic fans at the bottom for optimal GPU airflow. -In my build, I used an EVGA RTX 2060 KO Ultra (a slimmer 2-slot card), which I recommend for maximizing space. -You can’t mount a 240mm AIO on top unless you remove the PSU mount and double side tape it towards the middle of the front pannel (would not recommended if you transport your PC, since this could cause wobble or damage). Cheers and I hope to buy this case again!

It’s cheap, it’s small, and it works. Just built my first pc like 4 months ago (q300L). Fits perfectly on my desk. It was fun to build but I did it over 2 days. Got frustrated the first day so I quit early. Definitely worth $40 in my mind. I switched the rear exhaust to an intake, 2 more intake fans on bottom and one exhaust on the top right. I may add another exhaust on the top but I don’t think it needs it. Stays around 73-75°c playing cod. Anyways I’m rambling. I recommend.

I have two of the V2s. I paid $40 for one and the other $50. At $40 I can easily recommend it to friends cause it feels like a bargain price. At $50 I might start looking elsewhere. Here's why: - PSU Switch Cutout Hole at top of case... its ugly and on wrong side. Recommend fixing this in a V3 if it happens. Could be correct side if front of case had any ventilation holes. Despite which side is correct, it's still ugly. I would rather use small tool to flip the PSU switch via the small ventilation holes. - Missing screws for the feet. I had to find compatible ones from my own collection. - Crap dust / air filters - PSU mounting... you will need to bring your own adapter if you have SFX PSU (many SFX PSU's include this but some do not) - Glass Side Panel... mounting is sketchy AF. Tightening metal screws on glass... c'mon... we need some rubber spacers or something. Don't over tighten or you may shatter your glass. Honestly, you should sell a mesh side panel... PLEASE. - Did not fit Peerless Assassin Mini 120... its fan hits the glass and makes the side panel glass unable to sit flush.