Cooler Master has just announced the release of its latest in ATX PC cases, the MasterBox Q500L which features a solid steel construction targeted at budget minded PC builders. The new case which features an MSRP of just $59.99 USD packs in features such as full ATX motherboard support, built in dust filters, and USB 3.0 ports.
Cooling is provided by a single pre-installed 120mm fan at the rear of the case. The MasterBox Q500L has the ability to pack in five more 120mm fans for a grand total of six all together.
- Minimized Dimensions for Standard ATX – The MasterBox Q500L supports standard ATX motherboards and PSUs, with a body depth and height of only 386 x 381mm.
- Fully Perforated Chassis – The top, front, rear, and bottom panels are fully perforated to offer airflow for various cooling configurations.
- Movable I/O Panel – Orientation for the chassis is versatile, with the option to move the I/O panel to retain accessibility.
- Vertical and Horizontal Position – The case can be oriented vertically or horizontally. Rubberized screws also function as feet to supplement horizontal orientation.
- Vertical PSU Placement – The PSU is positioned on the front of the chassis to fully utilize internal space. The bracket can be relocated depending on hardware configuration and motherboard form factor.
- Magnetic Dust Filters – The magnetic dust filters feature a unique design. Magnets allow for quick removal and installation for easy cleaning of the dust filters with rubber stoppers to keep the filters in place.
- Clean Routing Space – Behind the motherboard tray, 27-30mm width of space is offered for cable management with the entire perimeter acting as a channel for cables.
- Edge-to-Edge Transparent Side Panel – The side panel displays system builds in full view.
More information about the case can be found over at Cooler Master’s product page.
Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L Specifications
| Product Name | MasterBox Q500L |
|---|---|
| Product Number | MCB-Q500L-KANN-S00 |
| Exterior Color | Black |
| Materials – Body | Steel, Plastic |
| Materials – Windowed Side Panel | Acrylic |
| Dimensions | 386(L) x 230(W) x 381(H) mm |
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| 5.25″ Drive Bays | 0 |
| Combo 3.5″ / 2.5″ Drive Bays | 2 (each bay supports: 1 HDD or 2 SSDs) |
| 2.5″ SSD Drive Bays | 0 |
| I/O Panel – USB Ports | USB 3.0 x 2 |
| I/O Panel – Audio In / Out | 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack, 1 x 3.5mm Mic Jack |
| Pre-installed Fan(s) – Rear | 120mm x 1 |
| Fan Support – Top | 120mm x 2 or 140mm x 2 |
| Fan Support – Rear | 120mm x 1 |
| Fan Support – Bottom | 120mm x 2 |
| Radiator Support – Top | 120 / 240mm (35mm max motherboard component height) |
| Radiator Support – Rear | 120mm |
| Clearance – CPU Cooler | 160mm / 6.29 inch |
| Clearance – Power Supply | 180mm / 7.08 inch |
| Clearance – Graphics Card | 360mm / 14.17 inch (270mm clearance with PSUs longer than 160mm) |
| Cable Routing – Behind MB Tray | 27~30mm |
| Dust Filters | Bottom |
| Power Supply Support | Top front mount, ATX PS2 |
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This is a great looking case! Shame it’s little brother the Q300L doesn’t look as nice!