Well with all of the video cards being launched recently it was starting to feel like that’s all I do. I recently noticed that I hadn’t spent any time checking out cases in a long time. So I have a whole stack coming in and today I start off with a new case from Cooler Master. Today I’m checking out the Masterbox 5 and a quick look at the feature list shows that Cooler Master has doubled down on the full customization of their Mastercase line of cases and brought similar features into their more budget friendly cases. At just under $70, the Masterbox 5 is at the price people are looking for, so today I’m going to dive in and find out if it’s an easy case to work in, find out if the customization is all its hyped up to be, and see if it’s a quality case that will hold up to years of abuse.
Product Name: Cooler Master Masterbox 5
Review Sample Provided by: Cooler Master
Written by: Wes
Pictures by: Wes
Amazon Link: HERE
Specifications | |
Materials | Steel body, Plastic mesh bezel |
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 500 x 220 x 475mm |
Motherboard Support | E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX |
Expansion Slots | 7 |
Drive Bays |
Combo 3.5" / 2.5" - 2 SSD - 1 |
I/O Port | USB 3.0 x 2, Audio in / out |
Pre-installed Fan(s) |
Front – 1x 120mm Rear - 1x 120mm |
Fan Support |
Front - 120mm / 140mm x 2 *with optional bracket support up to 3 x 120mm Rear - 1x 120mm |
Liquid Cooling Support |
Front - 240mm / 280/ radiator, up to 50mm thickness without fan *with optional bracket support up to 360mm radiator Rear - 120mm |
CPU Cooler Clearance | 167mm / 6.5" |
PSU Clearance | 180mm / 7.1" |
GPU Clearance | 410mm / 16.2" (w/o 3.5" HDD cage) |
Cable Routing space behind motherboard tray | 25mm - 35mm |