Nevertheless, it is and remains a good case – it is convincing when viewed individually. MetallicGear, or Phanteks actually stands out almost only because of the theoretical possibility of a second system in the case and the RGB strips in the front – and the lower price. Unfortunately, however, the constant comparison with the Lian Li O11 Dynamic doesn’t stop there – it looks too much like it.
In summary, the case makes a very good impression. There’s no criticism from our side – you can’t expect much more without a mesh front. The many ventilation holes are quite large and the mesh is not too restrictive. The test is more than passed – even if the Define 7 tends to be a warmer case – the NEO Qube clearly wins. That’s a lot – but for a showcase of this kind still “little”.
For better comparability seven identical case fans were used in both cases. Afterwards we measured the temperatures of the GPU and CPU. To heat up the case we used Furmark and Prime95. We put the MetallicGear NEO Qube in direct comparison to the Fractal Design Define 7. In addition, everything becomes quite narrow, the ventilation is not ideal – but basically sufficient and possible.įinally, the performance test should not be missing. Phanteks can of course offer this if required. Unfortunately there is not enough space for a second power supply. To really use the system, you need a power supply that is actually designed for it, because of course you need two 24-pin mainboard connectors and 4- or 8-pin CPU (EPS) connectors. The biggest problem points are the power supply and the space. Theoretically a nice idea – but there are some obstacles. Because in contrast to the second power supply in the Lian Li, in theory a second system can be installed in the small form factor in the NEO Qube. Nevertheless, there are some that serve a different niche. Here, too, the impression that was already noticeable from the outside is repeated – many differences to the Lian Li equivalent are sought in vain. This case can be illuminated very well by nine positions where 120 mm fans can be installed – especially the already mentioned glass front offers many possibilities. As usual with cases of this kind unfortunately no fans are pre-assembled or generally included. Pre-assembled are already dust filters on the right side and in the bottom of the case. This is in the manual, but you have to open the case to get an explanation how it works. To open the case, you first have to loosen the knurled screws for the cover, then you can remove the side parts.
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Inside the case you will also find a manual and a small box with further accessories – seven black cable ties and all necessary screws. This is a reasonable way to ensure that the case arrives at the customer with intact glass side panels and no other damage. If you remove it, you will find the case, which is protected by polystyrene and a film for transport. It is printed with an image and specifications of the product. The case is shipped in a rather plain brown cardboard box.
€ 111.75 * (black), Price not available * (white) Specifications Case typeĢx USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C), microphone, headset, RGB button MetallicGear belongs to Phanteks, so it is more likely to be one of the big and well-known brands and tries with this case, as Inter-Tech did with the C-701 Panorama, to create a competitor to the very popular Lian Li O11 Dynamic. The NEO Qube from MetallicGear shows a lot of hardware – through a glass front and a glass side panel.
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