Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L review

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Product Showcase - Packaging

Product Showcase - Packaging

The packaging is quite standard for Cooler Master. It is small and light. The Q500L comes packed between 2 pieces of protective foam, with the case itself wrapped in a plastic bag. The design is plain, with simple black print on a brown background. There is some marketing stuff printed on the back, and the box has two handles to make carrying it easier.


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The chassis is protected well, with Styrofoam, and our case has not sustained any damage in transport.
You can take a look at the main features of this case below:

  • Highly Compact Standard ATX
  • Double orientation & A Movable I/O Panel
  • Versatile PSU Bracket
  • Fully Perforated Chassis
  • Magnetic Dust Filters
  • Edge-to-Edge Transparent Side Panel

Space for components:

  • CPU Cooler: 160 mm / 6.29"
  • GPU: 360 mm / 14.17" (270 mm clearance with PSUs longer than 160 mm)
  • PSU: 180 mm / 7.08"
  • Clean Routing Space
 
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The Masterbox Q500L has a rather classic look, and you can see it’s very symmetrical. No RGB LEDs either (except for the power LED on the I/O panel). It’s a small-sized chassis, measuring 381 (L) x 230 (W) x 386 (H) millimeters, with a total capacity of 33.8 l. Do remember to remove the protective film from the acrylic window panel. Cooler Master includes magnetic dust filters for the top and front, and a regular one on the bottom. In the accessory bag (which is hidden inside the chassis), you will find a manual, and also:

  • Cable ties
  • All the screws you may need for your build.

On top of this, we received custom-made Guru3d dust filters. No additional accessories are included, like a logo badge, etc. but that’s not a must-have in this budget. Let’s proceed to the evaluation of the exterior.

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