MSI MPG Velox 100R Chassis Critique

Enjoy Andy go to town on the MSI MPG Velox 100R chassis in the online video above.

Important time stamps:

00:33 – Specs&#13

02:36 – Benchmarks&#13

08:45 – Characteristics and Establish High quality

28:35 – Summary

MSI has been in the Computer ingredient enterprise as extended as we can bear in mind, and though it is been producing motherboards because currently being shaped in 1986 and graphics playing cards because 1997, it is nevertheless a relative newcomer to a large amount of the marketplaces.

Now we’re looking at 1 of the most recent instances, the MPG Velox 100R, thanks to be unveiled in late October/early November, along with a additional general performance-concentrated 100P Airflow product.&#13

The scenario stands at 490mm x 474mm x 231mm (HxDxW) so quite mid-sized for a mid-tower. It has tempered glass front and side panels, while a little on the skinny aspect at 3mm, and arrives with four 120mm ARGB PWM admirers and an ARGB LED strip running down the side of the PSU shroud. The style is a tiny uninspired and seems to be related to the many windowed RGB situations on the market place nowadays, but it’s also inoffensive and would sit effectively in many setups.&#13

All the RGB in the scenario will come connected to a tiny, basic LED controller driving the motherboard, which can be managed by way of a button on the front I/O, or connected to your motherboard through a 3-pin 5v ARGB header, to permit command by your motherboard program. The entrance I/O also has electric power, reset, 2x USB 3. Type-A and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Form-C (10Gbps) whilst these are unfold down the proper side of the scenario, so a great deal so that the USB-C port is midway down and could lead to access troubles relying on the place you case is positioned.&#13

The situation sadly suffers from some build high-quality difficulties. The steel is very thin at .7-.8mm for the most aspect, created all the additional flimsy by most panels having any spare place ventilated. Even types that do not need to have it like the top rated of the PSU shroud are heavily ventilated, in spite of the only ventilation in the bottom of the case getting right below the PSU. The PSU shroud has a window for you to exhibit off your supply, but it’s partially blocked by the black border of the window and is also pretty little and will likely reduce off most ATX PSU badges. &#13

MSI supplies a vertical GPU mount which is fortunately created of thicker metal and provides terrific guidance to the GPU, with no recognizable sag. But from there items consider a switch for the worse. None of the 6 standoff placements healthy my Corsair PCI-e riser and set up was a serious headache. The bracket just can’t be installed with the motherboard in area owing to bumps on the PCI bracket tabs that slot into the motherboard tray, nor can you install the GPU with the bracket in location, as two of the screws to secure the GPU in place are beneath the rear admirer, too shut to use a screwdriver. &#13

Thumbscrews would get the job done, but aren’t delivered, so you have to hooked up the GPU to the vertical mount to start with, which then blocks the bottom of the motherboard and access to Hd audio, USB, enthusiast headers, and so forth. &#13

At the back points make improvements to a minimal, since cable management is properly-catered-for with the layout of the circumstance. There is 25mm of depth to enjoy with and 24 cable-tie factors distribute appropriate across the motherboard tray, so all cables, no make any difference their route, can be neatly tucked in. It’s just a shame MSI only give you two Velcro straps and five cable ties.&#13

You will need them tied down restricted, far too, as the rear panel is only secured to the case at the front and rear edge. I assumed it would be a rather a challenge at initial, nothing at all to safe possible cable bulge, but in follow it is effective very properly. The entrance slotting in 1st and acting virtually like a hinge to swing the door closed and keep it with just one hand and securing the self-retaining thumbscrews with the other. Indeed, the panel does bulge absent a small, but with watchful cable management it’s not terrible at all and a great deal much easier than combating with the traditional design and style of again-panel fastenings.&#13

For storage there is a pair of 2.5in push sleds behind the motherboard that attach on rubber grommets to quell any vibrations from traditional HDDs. The 3.5in bay less than the PSU shroud does not fare so properly nevertheless. The metal body is paper-slim and would very easily be broken when transferring it about, as it can be moved concerning two unique positions, but there’s only 30mm change among them. It can only in shape a person drive sled, with a next travel acquiring to be attached direct to the major of the cage, even with there becoming ample peak for a two-sled cage. The sled is a manufactured of low-priced plastic with no vibration dampening offered any where. It is at minimum tool-a lot less, but I would propose utilizing a screwdriver to clear away the cage entirely and dispose of it, freeing up room for surplus electricity cables, as there’s treasured place everywhere else.&#13

The enthusiasts described earlier a generally cheap, too, with the vibration dampening on the corners staying foam, not rubber, and by now completely imprinted from the enthusiast mounts. They are tranquil at total velocity even though, with the whole circumstance coming out at 34.1dB in inventory supporter development. That inventory admirer formation of getting the entrance a few intakes attached to the outside the house of the chassis rails was the worst undertaking even though. Merely relocating to the again of the enthusiast mounts and absent from the glass entrance lessened CPU temps by 2.4°C and GPU by 1.6°C. Going two enthusiasts to the facet consumption and incorporating the third as a further exhaust in the roof (bit-tech stalwarts may don’t forget that formation nicely) proved even greater, lowering temps by 2.9°C and 1.8°C, respectively.&#13

The serious kicker is the price. With the seems to be and feels of myriad glass-panelled RGB situations from the likes of GameMax, Aerocool, Deepcool, etc., which promote for £45-£70, MSI want to charge £130. Which is not a typo, MSI seriously want to charge you double for what I genuinely come to feel is a £65 scenario. Even with the inclusion of the vertical GPU mount, value may possibly be pushed up to £75. MSI hasn’t been in the circumstance video game prolonged sufficient to demand that type of premium, primarily with build high-quality that is not outstanding.&#13

Professionals&#13

• Good cooling potential&#13

• Full complement of quiet admirers offered&#13

• Flexible mounting for fans and rads&#13

• Included vertical GPU mount&#13

Disadvantages&#13

• Fan setup out of box is sub-exceptional&#13

• Materials utilised are thin and cheap-feeling&#13

•3.5in push cage and vertical GPU mount badly implemented&#13

• High selling price quality&#13