GAMEON Vortex Midnight Series Mid Tower E-ATX Gaming Case Review – GO-VORTEX-M
The GAMEON Vortex Midnight Series Mid Tower E-ATX Gaming Case (GO-VORTEX-M) is a stylish and spacious case designed for gamers seeking a robust platform for their high-end PC builds. This review delves into its features, performance, and overall user experience. Let’s dive in!
Table of Contents
Introduction
The GAMEON Vortex Midnight Series E-ATX case is a mid-tower chassis designed for gamers looking to build a powerful system. Its spacious interior can accommodate E-ATX motherboards, high-end graphics cards, and a variety of components. The case comes with pre-installed ARGB fans and has excellent cooling capabilities.
Features
The Vortex Midnight Series is packed with features, making it a great choice for enthusiasts and gamers. Some of the notable features include:
- Spacious Interior: The case supports E-ATX, ATX, M-ATX, and MINI-ITX motherboards, offering ample room for even the most demanding PC builds. The case can accommodate graphics cards up to 410mm in length and CPU coolers up to 185mm in height.
- Excellent Cooling: The case comes with four pre-installed 120mm ARGB+PWM fans, providing ample airflow for optimal cooling. It also supports a 360mm radiator in the front and top, offering even more cooling options.
- Sleek Design: The Vortex Midnight Series has a sleek and modern design with a tempered glass side panel, allowing you to showcase your PC components.
- Plenty of Storage: The case features two 3.5″ HDD and two 2.5″ SSD drive bays, offering ample storage space for your files and games.
- Convenient I/O Panel: The front panel includes a USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, and HD audio ports, making it easy to connect your peripherals.
- Dust Filters: The case includes dust filters on the top and bottom, helping to keep your PC clean and free from dust buildup.
Performance
The Vortex Midnight Series excels in performance, thanks to its excellent cooling capabilities and spacious interior. In my testing, I observed very good airflow, which kept my components at a comfortable temperature.
I was also impressed with the case’s ability to accommodate large components without any issues. Even with a high-end graphics card installed, I had plenty of room for air circulation.
Pros & Cons
Here’s a summary of the pros and cons of the GAMEON Vortex Midnight Series E-ATX case:
Pros
- Spacious interior with excellent component compatibility
- Exceptional cooling with pre-installed ARGB fans and support for large radiators
- Stylish design with a tempered glass side panel
- Plenty of storage space for HDDs and SSDs
- Convenient I/O panel with USB 3.0 and audio ports
- Includes dust filters for optimal maintenance
Cons
- The case can be slightly heavy due to its robust construction.
- The cable management system could be improved with more dedicated tie-downs.
Final Verdict
The GAMEON Vortex Midnight Series E-ATX case is a solid choice for gamers and PC enthusiasts looking for a spacious, well-ventilated, and stylish chassis. Its excellent cooling capabilities, ample storage, and thoughtful design make it an excellent choice for high-end PC builds. While the case is slightly heavy, its excellent features and performance make it an easy recommendation.
Specifications
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| General Specs | |
| Motherboard Compatibility | E-ATX/ATX/M-ATX/MINI-ITX |
| Power (Watt) | No |
| Lighting Type | ARGB+PWM |
| PSU | Power Supply Length Limit: 200mm |
| Materials | SPCC |
| Fan Support | – Front: 120MM (140MM) x3, supports 360MM |
| – Top: 120MM (140MM) x3, 180MM x2, supports 360MM | |
| – Rear: 120MM x1 (140MM x1), supports 120MM | |
| – Front (Motherboard side): 120MM x2 | |
| GPU Length | 410MM |
| CPU Clearance | CPU Height Limit: 185mm |
| Drive | HDD: 2, SSD: 2 |
| I/O Ports | USB Configuration: USB 3.0 x1, USB 2.0 x2, HD Audio |
| Extension Slots | Extended Slots: 7 |
| Dust Filters | Upper Cover and Bottom Plate Dust Filters |
| Tempered Glass | 0.8mm |
| Packaging Size | 548mm x 305mm x 530mm |
| Accessories Included | Parts Package |
| Weights | |
| Net Weight | 7.32 KG |
| Gross Weight | 8.56 KG |
| Product Size | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 465mm x 230mm x 495mm |
| Other Specs | 4 x 120MM ARGB+PWM Fans Pre-installed |