Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L review - Product showcase – exterior

One of the side panels is acrylic, and the other one (on the motherboard tray side) is solid. We’d like to remind you the basic specs here. The body is black, which is the most universal colour. At 15.19 x 9.05 x 15 inches (386 x 230 x 381mm) (H/W/D), the size is below the average for today’s standards. The weight is very low, as it’s only 3.81 kg. The following motherboard form factors are supported:

• ATX,
• M-ATX,
• Mini-ITX

The left side panel has an acrylic window with an I/O cut-out spanning about the 1/2 of the case’s height.

The chassis is surprisingly stable (despite the fact that it’s very light), and the side panels are secured with thumbscrews.

The front of the case is made entirely of perforated metal. There is a magnetic dust filter attached.

On the back, you can see 7 expansion slots. The rear (120 mm) fan mount allows some height adjustment.

When you look at the bottom section, you’ll find feet that have been rubberized to prevent unwanted movement of the chassis on the floor.The provided (very basic) dust filter (not a magnetic one) covers the whole bottom area. It’s easily removable for maintenance, but also quite difficult to put back incorrectly on your first try (due to the “pins” used here).

You'll find a (relatively) standard I/O panel in the window. It consists of a set of two USB 3.0 ports, reset and power buttons, and audio jacks. You can put the I/O panel in one of two other locations.

The top part has a perforated metal panel with a magnetic filter. Let’s continue to the next page.