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May 2019
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The editors liked
Unique visual appearance
Compact design
Lightweight (Just 5KG)
No disposable PCI Express covers
Multiple storage options
Can house high-end kit
Great for cable management
Affordable
Available for £50
Much smaller than your regular ATX tower
Clever layout can accommodate high-end gear
Plenty of fan-mount locations
Desktop
Tower or inverted orientations
Flexible perforated panels with full-size filters
Low price
Quiet
Multiple layout options
Versatile I/O panel
Support for high end components
Good filtration system
The editors didn't like
Cooling is mediocre
Limited water cooling support
PSU noise can be heard from front of case
Cost
Out-the-box performance not great
USB-C would have been nice
Acrylic side panel bends too easily
Only one fan
Thermal performance in default configuration isn't great
It is safe to say Cooler Master has embraced the trend towards mini tower designs. The Q500L may be small but it offers more versatility than cases more than twice its size! Not only that but it will accept a full sized ATX motherboard build and still hav...
Published: 2019-04-10, Author: Sebastian , review by: pcper.com
I love the idea of a small case that holds a full ATX build, and the MasterBox Q500L is an affordable, well-built realization of this concept. It is everything it needs to be from a design perspective, and adds the interesting flexibility of the multiple...
Published: 2019-04-06, Author: Keith , review by: wccftech.com
One of the smallest ATX Case footprints, Modular aspects are well thought out, Full ATX sized component compatibility (no SFX requirements), Wide range of platform options and suggestions from ITX to ATX
GPU and PSU constraints must be considered, Lack of accessories at launch
A joy to build in and giving people who want to build a smaller system without compromising platform expandability that you don't get from mATX or ITX, but you'll want to be cautious of your GPU and PSU sizes...
Normally I'm not a fan of the smaller cases due to the smaller work area and lack of versatility. This was not the case with the Q500L as it has a good amount of space and configuration options both for looks and component compatibility. One of the featur...
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Published: 2019-04-02, Author: Mark , review by: overclock3d.net
Cooler Master's MasterBox Q500L is a well-designed case, both when it comes to usability and manufacturability. Rarely have seen a case offers such a low price, such a compact ATX form factor and such few limitations. The Q500L is what puts the word Maste...
As always, I started with installing the power supply. To do so, I first removed the front I/O module, which meant unscrewing four screws and lifting this trapezoidal unit out. I then removed the power supply bracket from the case, installed theSilverSton...
Abstract: Hello good people, I'm Dmitry. When you think about a space efficient case layout, what elements do you think combine to make that perfect small enclosure? I think for 2019 hopefully more companies will tackle that exact question. We will see smaller case...
One of the tiniest ATX cases, Pretty patterns on the dust filters, Plenty of holes to mount fans, Lots of space behind the motherboard tray, Affordable
Placement of PSU dumps hot air into the case, No air intakes from the front possible with the PSU positioning, Dust filters are very restrictive to airflow, Thin metal doesn't inspire confidence in build quality
With proper selection of components and careful planning, the MasterBox Q500L does run the chance of providing you with a compact ATX build. But it's not going to be for everyone...
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