Cooler Master MasterCase MC500Mt ATX-Mid-Tower Case w/Freeform Modular, Type-C I/O Panel, 2X Tempered Glass Side Panel, RGB Panel

rather if your into old school PC building or like having a liquid cooled PC. This case fits it all! I've been using it for almost 5 years now and never had a overheat. Cable management is really good and it has space for those big bulky video cards with room to spare! You can never find new cases like this one though it seems these days, so I'm very happy I got this when I did! :D

This is a terrific PC case once built, with plenty of room and a great design. It can handle just about anything you can throw at it, and is very good looking.Like anything else though, there are a few rough spots. Anyone attempting a build in this case should be aware of the following:1) The front panel I/O cables are short and hiding behind a non-removable rear panel cable-hiding plate. The molex power cable will need the extender power cable that comes with the PSU.2) the case comes with three USB 3.0 front panel connectors. Many MoBos only have one 3.0 header though. Use the USB splitter cable to connect the MoBo to two of the front panel 3.0s. If you want to use the third front panel connector you will need to buy a separate USB 3.0 to 2.0 adapter cable and that last front panel connector will thus become 2.0 by default.3) The CM RGB/fan control box in the rear panel compartment throws fan control and RGB control over to the front I/O panel switches. Since the 3 fans that come with the case are not PWM this is fine, but if you add additional fans you may want to purchase PWM types and plug them directly into the MoBo so the MoBo is in control of them. In addition, the RGB can only be controlled by the MoBo if you connect the MC control box (old-style 5 pin) to the MoBo RGB header (this will be 4 pin on newer MoBos). The only adapter for 5 to 4 pin is made by an Australian firm that won’t ship to the USA. The only other options are to solder your own adapter, use a 4 pin to 4 pin extender and cut the plug end going to the control box enough to jam it into the 5 plug side, leaving the 5th pin unplugged (the W color pin), or you can do what I did and plug all the RGB cables, including that from the RGB partition plate, into the MoBo RGB headers directly and let software control RGB, bypassing the front panel RGB control switch.4) If you install an ODD like a Blu-Ray player, you are supposed to lock the unit into the receptacle by throwing a lock switch and fixing it in place with a screw on the opposite side. You won’t be able to do the latter though, since the screw opening is behind a non-removable plate (for cable management) behind the back panel. Don’t try to remove the plate—just forget the screw.Despite these four issues it really is a nice case when done—just expect a little more frustration than usual while doing your build.

First let me put the warning that this is my first PC build, but 3rd pc case. Im not an expert. Theres your word of warning.Great case, honestly only 1 complaint and its just a defect thats not major so I didnt bother contacting them. The issue is that the power button light flickers. It does get annoying if its in my peripheral view, but when im gaming, I dont notice it. Heres my semi-quick bullet point review.1. Its massive, but its a full tower and shows the specs, you should be well aware of that2. Completely customizable, want a verticle gpu? u got it. Want your Hard drives next to MB? u got it, or u can put it under the drive bays next to the power supply. Dont like the red trim? Remove those panels and still have an extremely decent looking case. Filter cover over the PSU, thats a plus.3. Air flow seems extremely decent, considering its size, it would be hard to have bad airflow4. Can fit the Noctua double CPU cooler easily with no issues, I even have a radiator on the left of my noctua (with vertical placement on noctua, horizontal wouldn't have room with a radiator. )So I highly recommend this case for everyone, but specifically new pc builders. Its so big and customizable, it allows for mistakes from new builders and still look and perform almost to the parts maximum. And with a case this size, pros can do whatever they want inside this case.

I like this case here are the pros and ConsPros:-modular components-solid construction- good airflow potential-Good looking-Lots of space potiential-Space for watercooling-Top fans/Radiator are easily accessible<-God this is FANtastic- lots of Radiator options, 240,280, 360, 140 but the 360 is only on the front and requires you to remove the 5.25 bays.-USB C- on front IO-3 USB 3.1 IO- SSD mounts on the back of the MOBO area. (I removed the fan controller from this unit since I use the corsair commander pro.)Cons:-needs more spots to put HDD cage it only has the 2 standard positions and 1 more position moving the bottom one slightly to the left. not enough room for my radiator and Reservoir-No real space for a Reservoir even small ones. I couldnt find a good place to put my reservoir with my front mounted radiator in place. I ended up mounting it outside on the back but it looks sweet so its ok just a little annoying-Front IO buttons are kinda small I usually end up pressing the fan button when Im looking for the reset button- airflow can suck if you have all the plastic covers on it. There is one that just covers the top where i have 2 fans (I dont use this cover) and the front hindge one lets in air through a vent hole but it restricts air a lot. It would have been better as a mesh front like the rest.-the Latch screw only rotates 90° and is very easy to break. I broke mine cause I didnt know I thought it was just very tight. The metal on the screw could be better too since it is a focal point. It will get scratched and dented us even when the softest metals are used to open it.-No area for a bottom fan-not a lot of room for cables in the back and you cant get the back door on easily if there are too many cables- back door is a pain in the ass to put on-cable management cover isnt really useful it is on the back side (no glass) and is more of a pain than it is worthIt sounds like I am complaining but overall I like this case it looks good and can have great airflow and allows me to use all 140mm fans even in the rear. the case is fairly open so there isnt a lot of sound insulation if you want good airflow but thats always true.