This fan uses a rifle bearing, which are similar to sleeve bearings but with generally quieter operation and longer lifespan. It is a shame we do not see a retail fan here, especially since Cooler Master has quite the selection in their stockpile already. Based on this name, you can tell this fan was not meant to be sold on its own, but rather accompany some of Cooler Master's cases. The edges around the hole are folded over to prevent fingers or cables from being cut here.Īt the back, we have a single Cooler Master fan with a model number of "202001180-GP". This means users should be able to mount aftermarket coolers without needing to remove the motherboard from the chassis. On the bottom, we have a square opening to expose the back of the motherboard when it is installed. I would have much rather seen the standard honeycomb design to allow airflow through this area. This is the same for all the ventilation and exhaust points around the case, which is a bit unfortunate. While this array of circular perforations do not look like it would inhibit airflow, there actually is quite a bit more metal here to block air from getting through. However, the top mounting area may inhibit airflow. According to Cooler Master, users should be able to mount up to two 120mm or 140mm fans or up to a single 240mm radiator, assuming it does not interfere with your motherboard. At the top, you can see there is an area for mounting various cooling options, whether they are radiators or fans. These holes are labeled with different letters to show users where they will possibly need to move the standoffs, in case they do end up installing a smaller motherboard. Taking a look at the motherboard area, you can see Cooler Master has already installed the standoff screws for the ATX size. While this does keep the case light, I have not really seen steel flex this much in computer cases and this is something I never want to say about a computer chassis. The inner frame where the motherboard sits is relatively sturdy, but the rest of the frame and the sides are all prone to bending so you should be careful. Speaking of which, while this is a mid-tower ATX case, it can also fit motherboards with the mATX or mITX size.īefore continuing, one thing I need to mention is the amount of flex exhibited by the panels of the Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L. Due to such a low height for a standard ATX case, we do not have a power supply shroud at the bottom of the case. The power supply also exists in this area, though in a region you may not expect. This layout seems pretty typical on first glance, with an open area for the motherboard and graphics card or other expansion cards to sit in this area. The rest of the interior is black in color, with no other colors to contrast the already black exterior. After popping these panels off, you are now greeted by the Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L's seemingly open interior. While this is not too surprising for the clear plastic side, I would have liked to see a slightly sturdier steel side. These two side panels are not the sturdiest, as they exhibit quite a bit of flex. As we have already seen, both side panels come off easily with the removal of their thumbscrews.
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