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May 2019
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The editors liked
Unique design with three perforated sides
Extremely compact
But can hold a full ATX board
No issues with installing long GPUs or 120 mm tower coolers
Built-in desktop mode
Dust filters on all three sides of the chassis
Freedom to install cooling and
Low price
Quiet
Multiple layout options
Versatile I/O panel
Support for high end components
Good filtration system
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
Price
Small footprint
Easy installation
Removable top and front filters
Can move the control panel around
The editors didn't like
A third metal mesh cover for the best experience as a desktop would have been nice
Acrylic window vs. glass may put some people off
If you are not planning on using an ATX board
The Q300L offers more bang for your buck
Only one fan
Thermal performance in default configuration isn't great
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...
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
Out-the-box performance not great, USB-C would have been nice, Acrylic side panel bends too easily
Cooler Master has tweaked its existing Q300L platform to allow for a full-size ATX motherboard in one of the smallest mid-tower enclosures on the market.The resulting case, dubbed the Q500L and priced at £50, maintains everything good about the origin...
We like that Cooler Master is making efforts to stand out from the crowd and offer something interesting and different and not just with the MasterBox Q500L but the Q300L too. It's certainly budget-friendly, but it's also worth considering if you need ATX...
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
Cooling is mediocre, Limited water cooling support, PSU noise can be heard from front of case, Cost
Well, it was only a matter of time that we saw a larger version of the popular MasterBox Q300L and there actually isn't a lot to separate this new Q500L from its smaller brother.Casting an eye over this case and you'd probably expect it to house a Micro-A...
Low price, Quiet, Multiple layout options, Versatile I/O panel, Support for high end components, Good filtration system,
Only one fan, Thermal performance in default configuration isn't great
A great chassis for the money, the Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L has everything a gaming enthusiast on a budget needs, at a great price. Shortcomings such as the lack of an intake fan can easily be remedied by installing one yourself. Given the case's low...
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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