Watch Andy go to the city on the MSI MPG VELOX 100r structure in the video above.
Main Time Stamps:
00:33 – Specifications
02:36 – Standards
08:45 – Features and Building Quality
28:35 – Conclusion
MSI has been working in the field of computer components as long as we can remember it, and although it has been making motherboards since its formation in 1986 and graphics cards since 1997, it is still the new relative expatriate for many markets.
Today we look at one of the latest cases, MPG Velox 100r, to be released in late October/early November, along with the performance -focused air flow model.
The size of the box is 490 mm x 474 mm x 231 mm (HXDXW) somewhat in the middle of the beans. It has eased the front and signed glass panels, although it is slightly on the slim side at 3 mm, and comes with four ARGB PWM fans 120 mm and the LED Argb ribbed runs on the side of PSU’s shroud. The design is a little inspiring and is similar to many RGB window cases on the market today, but it is also uncommon and will sit well in many settings.
All RGB in the box is connected to a small and simple LED control unit behind the motherboard, which can be controlled by an I/O front button, or connected to the motherboard via the ARGB 3-PIN 5V head, to allow control through the motherboard program. The I/O front also has strength, reset, 2x USB 3.0 Type-A and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 GB per second) despite its spread on the right side of the case, to the extent that the USB-C port is in the middle of the road and can cause access problems depending on the location of the case.
Unfortunately, the case suffers from some constructive quality problems. Steel steel is somewhat skinny at 0.7-0.8 mm for the largest part, making it more clear through most paintings that contain any backup space. Even those that you do not need like the top of the PSU shroud are widely ventilated, despite the only ventilation at the bottom of the box directly below the PSU. PSU’s shroud has a window to show your supply, but it is partially banned by the black border of the window and is also very small and most Psu ATX badges will be cut.
MSI GPU is vertically made, fortunately from thick steel and provides great support for GPU, with no remarkable SAG. But from there things take their role for the worse. None of the six confrontations was suitable for Corsair PCI-E, and the installation was a real headache. The bow with the motherboard cannot be installed in place due to the bumps on the signs of a PCI bracket that is launched in the motherboard box, and you cannot install the graphics processing unit with the bow in place, as two screws to secure the graphics processing unit in place under the rear fan, near the use of screws.
Thumbscrews will work, but it is not provided, so you have to connect the vertical graphics processing unit first, which then block the bottom of the motherboard and access to Audio HD, USB, fans heads, etc.
In the background, things improve slightly, because the cable management is well filled with the design of the case. There is a depth of 25 mm to play with 24 points of cables that spread directly across the motherboard box, so all cables, regardless of their course, can be accurately tucked. It is only a shame that MSI only gives you two Velcro tapes and five cable links.
You need it tightly bound to it, as the back plate is only secured on the box at the front and rear edge. I thought it would be a big problem at first, nothing to secure potential cable swelling, but in practice it works well. The front slide initially and almost behaves is like the detailed for the door swing closed, owned it with one hand and secured the self -thumb -bound drawing with the other. Yes, the painting blows a little, but with micro -cable management, it is not bad at all and is much easier than fighting with the traditional style of rear panels.
For storage, there is a pair of 2.5 -inch skis behind the motherboard that is attached to the rubber rings to suppress any vibrations of traditional hard drives. Gulf 3.5in under PSU’s shroud does not exercise well though. The mineral frame is a shelf paper and will be easily damaged when moved, as it can be transferred between two different positions, but there is only 30 mm difference between them. It can only fit a Slip on one tablet, with a second drive that must be attached directly to the upper part of the cage, although there is sufficient height of a dual cage. The escape is made of cheap plastic with no vibration, which is served anywhere. It is at least less than the tools, but I suggest using the screwdriver to completely remove the cage and get rid of it, with the release of the area of the extra power cables, where there is a valuable room anywhere else.
Earlier, fans mentioned cheap in general, also, with vibration on the corners being foam, not rubber, and permanently printed from fan holders. It is quiet at full speed, with the entire case appearing at 34.1DB in the formation of the stock fan. The composition of the stock fan was that three sockets connected next to the external bars of the worst structure. Simply move to the back of the fan holder and away from the glass front, reduce the temperature of the CPU by 2.4 ° C and GPU by 1.6 ° C. The transfer of two fans to the side entrance and the addition of the other exhaust to the surface (may remember that the formation of technology is well) is better, which reduces temperatures by 2.9 ° C and 1.8 ° C, respectively.
The real Kicker is the price. Through the appearance and appearance of countless RGB cases with countless glass such as Gamemax, Aerocool, Deepcool, etc., which sells from 45 to 70 pounds, MSI wants to impose 130 pounds. This is not a typographical error, MSI really wants to impose fees on what I really feel is an issue of 65 pounds. Even with the insertion of the vertical GPU holder, the price may be paid to 75 pounds. MSI was not in the case game for a long time enough to demand this type of installment, especially with the quality of construction that is not exceptional.
Positives
• Good cooling capabilities
• A complete supplement from the quiet fans provided
• Flexible escalating for the masses and Rads
• It included the vertical GPU Mountain
cons
• Preparing the fan outside the box is below optimal
• The materials used are thin and cheap
• 3.5 -inch cage and vertical GPU are implemented badly
• High price bonus