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The MasterBox Q500L from Cooler Master is a standard mid-tower case that can be placed vertically or horizontally. Its transparent wall gives you a permanent view of your entire configuration, whether from an ATX, micro-ATX or mini-ITX motherboard.
Very compact in appearance, the MasterBox Q500L from Cooler Master hides its game well. It can accommodate ATX, micro-ATX or mini-ITX format motherboards to create a configuration that's powerful enough for gaming. The case will accommodate a 360 mm graphics card, and the processor will be cooled by a cooling fan with a maximum height of 160 mm. There are also 7 PCI slots for expansion cards for your future PC. On the storage side, you'll be able to install one 3.5" and two 2.5" disks. The Q500L can be placed vertically or horizontally, depending on the space available and your preferences.
The Cooler MasterBox Q500L has a fully perforated chassis, so it can easily support various fan configurations. Designed for efficient cooling, it supports up to 6 fans (including a 120 mm fan pre-installed at the rear) and is compatible with 120 and 240 mm watercooling systems. It also features magnetic dust filters with a unique design for quick and easy cleaning. So you can create an effective ventilation system to keep your components cool.
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General information |
Product name |
Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L |
Brand |
Cooler Master | |
Model |
MCB-Q500L-KANN-S00 | |
Main characteristics |
Graphic card max. length |
360 mm |
Max height CPU fan |
160 mm | |
Power supply max. length |
180 mm | |
Power format |
ATX/EPS | |
Case format |
Mid tower | |
Use |
Office | |
| Gamer | ||
Material |
Steel | |
| ABS (Plastic) | ||
Motherboard format |
ATX | |
| Micro ATX | ||
| Mini ITX | ||
Power supply supplied |
No | |
Design |
Screwless fixing system |
No |
Case color |
Black | |
Front color |
Black | |
Dust filters |
1 | |
Integrated display |
No | |
Glass |
Yes | |
Fish tank (panoramic view) |
No | |
LED RGB |
No | |
Water cooling compatible |
Yes | |
Motherboard connector location |
Standard connectors (on the motherboard) | |
Expansion slots |
Number of PCI slots |
7 |
Low profile |
No | |
Number of 2.5"/3.5" slots |
2 | |
Front connectivity |
Location of expansion ports |
Side |
Connector(s) available |
Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female) | |
| Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female) | ||
| 2 X USB 3.0 | ||
Cooling |
Fan(s) included |
Yes |
Number of rear fan(s) slots |
1 X 120mm | |
Quantity of rear fan(s) supplied |
1 | |
Quantity of front fan(s) supplied |
0 | |
Number of above fan(s) slots |
2 X 120 or 140mm | |
Number of underneath fan(s) slots |
2 X 120mm | |
Water cooling |
AIO radiator compatibility |
240mm radiator |
| 120mm radiator | ||
Above AIO slot(s) |
120mm radiator | |
| 240mm radiator | ||
Rear AIO slot(s) |
120mm radiator | |
Physical characteristics |
Width |
230 mm |
Height |
381 mm | |
Depth |
386 mm | |
Weight |
3.7 kg | |
Volume |
33.82 l | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 2 years
|
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions
|
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Product referenced on 4 Jun 2019
Enough space to fit a 3070. The magnetic filters are practical, quick and easy to replace. A bit strange to place the power supply in front, but it doesn't get in the way.
Very compact casing
Power supply support a little tricky to fit
USB connector panel, audio and power button too soft / cheap
Overall satisfied, I was mainly looking for compactness
A very good case with a sober design and good air management. However, please note that the glass is not glass but plexiglass.
Entry-level case with a rather nice look thanks to the two magnetic covers that attach to the chassis and the acrylic glass (watch out for scratches).
The power supply has to be fixed to a cradle before being fixed to the chassis, so you have to decide whether you want the PSU's air to be extracted upwards or downwards first.
Staying on the subject of prerequisites, you need to think carefully about the rear covers that need to be removed if a PCIE component is to be added, otherwise you'll have to remove the motherboard to remove them.
Note that the panel containing the start button can be placed in different positions.
The tower does its job, especially for the price.
The USB and jack sockets seem a bit hard, perhaps because they're new.
But then I get the impression that the 'front' 'bends' a bit under pressure.
Apart from that. I'm happy with my purchase.
What more could you ask for, it does the job for the price, the power button looks a bit cheap but otherwise nothing to write home about.
little plus: the glass
clean shipping
small and compact case
too bad no front fan
rather quiet rear fan
very customisable with those little holes everywhere.
Quite an original tower. compact, but can hold a full ATX without a problem. beware of the length of the graphics card, which could touch the power supply on the front panel (the power supply is not fitted at the back, but at the very front).
the screws are of average quality, so make sure you have some spare ones; there are boxes of PC case screws available for a few euros.
the magnetic filters are great though (for the top and front). currently contains a 5600x and a 4060.
the fan holes on the edges (top, bottom and front) are smaller than those right in the middle of the "grille"; you'll need to leave a bit of margin to screw in the fans (you need to be in the middle of the grille more than on the sides).
Well-designed casing: there's enough space to easily assemble and organise your cables (with a modular power supply).
Two minor, but forgivable, drawbacks at this price:
1. As it is very perforated, it is not at all silent.
2. The magnetic mesh system isn't the best idea, it moves as soon as you touch it a little, and some of the screws are right behind it, so it makes dents.
For this price, it's interesting for a small configuration. However, the space inside is very limited so you quickly end up having trouble fitting everything in (ATX configuration for me) but for a mini ATX I think it's perfect.
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