Cooler Master MasterBox MB311L ARGB Airflow Micro-ATX Tower with Dual ARGB Fans, Fine Mesh Front Panel, Mesh Intake Vents, Tempered Glass Side Panel & ARGB Lighting System

Get this one, has tempered glass, rgb, and good airflow for $60

I'm thinking of getting this case and was wondering if the fans would be loud (basically wondering if pc fans are loud in general). Also, if anybody has dealt with this case, please tell me how the airflow of this is and if it's nice or not. Thanks a lot :D

Downsize your case if you want a smaller tower to go with your smaller motherboard

Amazon.com: Cooler Master MasterBox MB311L ARGB Airflow Micro-ATX Tower with Dual ARGB Fans, Fine Mesh Front Panel, Mesh Intake Vents, Tempered Glass Side Panel & ARGB Lighting System: Electronics

No I think those are were put the things with labels like power switch, power led + and -

I’m thinking this cable might not even be the one I’m looking for. The led on the fans work but the fans themselves don’t move for some reason.

My case sorry I forgot to put it earlier

Haha very true. Awesome thanks for the review I'll put that on my list. You add any extra fans or is it just the exhaust? I actually bought the cooler master MB311L when it was $60 before it ran out of stock but wasn't completely sold on it for some reason. Think I like the look of yours better. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E1b6Eb0HFWKKA

A great new choice would be the master box mb311. Mesh front panel and comes with two argb fans. 60$ amazon Cooler Master MasterBox MB311L ARGB Airflow mATX Tower w/Fine Mesh Front Panel, Mesh Side Intakes, Tempered Glass Side Panel & 2 ARGB Fans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WTavEbEBBZ958

My votes for the cooler master mb 311

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-Airflow-Tempered/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=mb311l&qid=1584137886&sprefix=mb311&sr=8-3

That's not too great of a case. Pastic side panel, and bad ventilation, although it might look like it's vented. MasterBox MB311L ARGB is pretty good for $60 (sold out). Good ventilation and 2 fans. If you have that case though, it's not worth upgrading.

Just change the case to cooler masters new case the mb311l

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-Airflow-Tempered/dp/B0842TKK19

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_VWfBEb8255HFG $10 more can get you a lot more.

Check out the Cooler Master MB311L

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19?psc=1&th=1&linkCode=gs2&tag=pcp0f-20

Cooler Master MB311L... when it's in stock. They run for 60 dollars and perform amazingly.

I'd opt out for a 3300X and a 2060 instead of a 3600 and a 1660 S, if the 3300X goes finally in stock. You can prob spend money on a better MBO to get better VRM for overclocking, some recommendations are the ASRock B450 PRO4 or any MSI motherboard that has gaming plus in it. Also, 500GB of SSD might not be enough, so maybe get an extra HDD? I think you overspent on ram 3600 is overkill 3200 is enough, like you will prob get an extra 3 fps no difference. And that's about it, I don't know if the Crosair case has good airflow or not never used them. I have used this case https://www.amazon.com/MasterBox-Micro-ATX-ventiladores-entradas-laterales/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=q300+case&qid=1594131276&s=electronics&sr=1-2 and I find it really high quality.

How should I clean the magnetic mesh dust filters on my case? As well as the mesh front panel (using the MasterBox MB311L )

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

I'm saying that you can get this case for less: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-Micro-ATX-Tempered/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=pd_ybh_a_44?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6XX9C9S28EXGP8DMR45R

And it would be a better choice, the side-panel is glass and that's nice but more importantly it has two fans at the front and a mesh front-panel for good airflow

And you can get the Vulcan Z RAM with the same specs for 55$ on Newegg

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I mean I don't know if you're planning on water cooling but if I had 65 bucks to spend and had a mATX board I'd get this. It's got RGB so you can set the theme to what you want, it's got a mesh front panel for better airflow and thus better temps. It comes with decent fans and the cable management is pretty good too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_36YXEbE8SB7PV

Edit: I throw in another cheap black fan for an exhaust just to round things out. Or this to match the RGB if you really want https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086HN1TFP/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_lbZXEb5F9F9Q8

I got an ATX but i guess the micro part escaped me.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0842TKK19/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cause this wont fit my board.

I'd suggest going with this t-force ram kit that should provide identical performance for a better price and switching out to this case. Other than that everything is looking good!

Edit: also this gpu might be a better alternative.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tLgYgt

The ryzen 3 3100 is better in gaming, productivity, and content creation. B450 is also a cheaper platform than b360 and z390 but just as good. You also dont have to buy a cpu cooler because the stock cooler for the 3100 is plenty adequate while the 9100f stock cooler is basically e waste.

gaming comparison

I also changed your nvme ssd to a cheaper but just as good ssd and changed the 1050ti to a 1650 super. This will result in much better gaming performance by far.

1650 super vs 1050ti

I also added 3 arctic fans for exhaust. I would also advise to get the cooler master mb311l . It comes with pre installed rgb fans and looks amazing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Here's a case with two fans. I would add one exhaust fan, but it doesn't have to be anything special.

Here's another, one for less:

https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-focus-g-atx-mid-tower/p/N82E16811352069?Item=N82E16811352069&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-PCPartPicker&AFFID=2558510&AFFNAME=PCPartPicker&ACRID=1&ASID=https%3a%2f%2fpcpartpicker.com%2f&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2558510&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-pCFAXVEK_Gn5AoiuatxCWw

hey boss check this deal, or not really deal but mATX case:

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/f8d7s4/case_cooler_master_masterbox_mb311l_argb_airflow/

https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-Airflow-Tempered/dp/B0842TKK19

looks a lot like the cases you've been looking at, but solves the front panel airflow problem. still has the nice PSU shroud, tempered glass.

Thanks! For the case: Im gonna get https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0842TKK19/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=scattervoltyt-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0842TKK19&linkId=9faab22b320b1573be0ed2e564caad59

and the monitor I am planning to get a

https://www.amazon.com/Sceptre-FreeSync-DisplayPort-Speakers-E248B-FPT168/dp/B0887V61WG/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=monitor%2B144hz&qid=1595138161&sr=8-8&th=1

How far out are you from buying and building?

Also do you think you’ll ever upgrade into an ATX MOBO/Do you think you’ll ever need to upgrade to get the extra PCIe slots?

MOBO, I love I have one and used it in a build recently.

The PSU probably won’t be in stock, id highly suggest going for the EVGA GD non modular gold certified 700watt, or if you want a fully modular one I know the Antec high current gamer gold is in stock for $107ish for 650w gold certified.

The case is an ATX case so it’ll be larger than your MOBO which is why I’m wondering if you’ll ever change the Mobo out? Because the smaller version I used in one of my lists uses the smaller version however it comes with 2 fans rather than the case you chose only comes with 1 fan which you’ll definitely need to buy some case fans which adds to the budget. The MB311L $59.99 Amazon just buy it there and wait rather than pay for shipping is what I’d do.

Overall your list is great however I’d only change the case to mATX and the PSU to EVGA GD ($99) or the Antec model if you want fully modular ($107ish)

List that I’d do personally using the mATX Case:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ztLggJ

Other ATX Case Options that include adequate fans for around the same price

Having cases come with extra fans help reduce initial cost but case fans can always be added in, so if you’re in love with your current case then go for it just know it only comes with 1 fan and to get even some kind of airflow you’ll need 1 additional fan at least. Cases are subjective

Cougar MX330-G Air comes with 3 case fans, no additional fan purchases needed.

Antec P82 Flow comes with 4 case fans, no additional fan purchases needed.

MB311L My personal favorite, however it’s mATX meaning you can’t fit a standard ATX Mobo In it but you probably won’t ever have to upgrade for a very long time. Comes with 2 case fans so up to you if you buy another fan for better airflow or just use one of the ones that it came with as exhaust and have 1:1 set up for intake and exhaust.

However if you do go with the original case

Here is a 5 Pack of quality case fans that is received generally well by the entire community for the value/performance it gives

Non-PWM

PWM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_i2iJFb6EEHHCM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PDT745F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_O3iJFbTABD0GR (This one also has an ATX version called the nr600)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081Q84QNT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_y6iJFbATF8VD4

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CMWD2XM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083LYL7V5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G7iJFbQNSS628

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TYR1P1G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d8iJFbVXR2RZH

I wouldn’t recommend spending the bareminimum for a case. I’ve always bought the cheapo cases in the past and they’ve been miserable to build in. Spend maybe $20 more and you’ll get much better build quality and a better build experience. Of course this is all depending on the brand you buy from but here’s are some places you can start at! I’m personally a fan of the 1st one and the last 2.

What about this build?

Case: Cooler Master MasterBox MB311L ARGB Airflow mATX Tower w/Fine Mesh Front Panel, Mesh Side Intakes, Tempered Glass Side Panel & 2 ARGB Fans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842TKK19/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mK6wEbDXJ1QKH

PSU: Thermaltake Smart BX1 550W Bronze SLI/Crossfire Ready Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3/ EPS V2.92 80 Plus Bronze Certified 5 Year Warranty Non Modular Power Supply PS-SPD-0550NNFABU-1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NPMJ7RM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1K6wEb93KW2B3

Storage: Inland Premium 512GB 3D NAND M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 Internal Solid State Drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PB5C36M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BL6wEb0WVFZ74

GPU: PowerColor Red Dragon Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083TRG3F6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XL6wEbZ58S8R0

Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 3200 MHz DDR4 DRAM Desktop Gaming Memory Kit 16GB (8GBx2) CL16 BLS2K8G4D32AESBK (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MNJP6RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rM6wEb9KC1T21

MoBo: Asus TUF B450M-Plus Gaming AMD Ryzen 2 AM4 DDR4 HDMI DVI-D M.2 mATX Motherboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FKV3TVF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RM6wEbRQS3883

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 65W AM4 Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler Wraith Spire - No LED (YD1600BBAFBOX) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XTQZJ28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-M6wEbXF0YY4T

List is slightly over budget, however, there is a Microcenter promo going on with the 2600X, in which you may get the motherboard for cheaper.

Important note: This is a micro-ATX build. The reason I went this way is because the case is recently released, cheap, and includes ARGB fans. Here is the link to it on Amazon because PCPartPicker doesn't have it up yet: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-Airflow-Tempered/dp/B0842TKK19

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price :----|:----|:---- CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $80.00 Motherboard | ASRock B450M Steel Legend Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $88.98 @ Newegg Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $84.99 @ Amazon Storage | ADATA SU760 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $100.00 @ Amazon Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card | $229.99 @ Newegg Case | Cooler Master MasterBox MB311L ARGB MicroATX Mid Tower Case |- Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA GA 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.98 @ Amazon Monitor | VIOTEK GN24CB 24.0" 1920x1080 144 Hz Monitor | $149.99 @ Amazon | Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | | Total | $813.93 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-02-07 10:16 EST-0500 |