Asus has simply unveiled the Asus TUF Gaming GT302 PC case that brings with it a chunky, utilitarian styling and assist for its again to the long run (BTF) motherboard and case normal. This method sees all of your motherboard’s cables directed straight to the again of the case, for an excellent clear look within the entrance of the case.
Whereas it’s too early to say if Asus‘ newest case will do sufficient to earn a spot on our greatest PC case information, it’s among the many most compact instances to date to assist BTF and has a couple of different tips up its sleeves.
Probably the most outstanding function of the brand new case is its trio of ARGB followers within the entrance, and the very giant, square-holed entrance panel via which they shine. It’s a far cry from the double glass paneled fronts of many standard dual-chamber instances, or the slick styling of the Fractal Design North. Nonetheless, there’s a particular rugged, easy allure to it.
As Asus says: “its common geometry and clear traces give it an easy type that’s straightforward to match with nearly any element available on the market.” We wouldn’t disagree.
Obtainable in black or white (Asus makes a degree of noting the included cables are all white too, not like some white case rivals) with a single glass facet panel, the opposite most seen additional with this case is that its prime panel may be utterly eliminated for straightforward entry and set up of a top-mounted cooler.
The rear/reverse facet panel can also be utterly perforated to permit for wonderful general air flow. Intriguingly, the panels will also be swapped spherical, which is a neat and novel concept, however we’re undecided why anybody would do it with this type of case. Then once more, perhaps there’s a intelligent modding alternative for somebody to make the reverse facet of their PC look ok to indicate off via a window.
The mid-tower case helps as much as EATX motherboards, and as talked about, it has enough holes within the motherboard tray space to permit for BTF motherboards for use and for his or her cables to be simply routed to the again of the case. Graphics playing cards measuring as much as 407mm lengthy will also be accommodated, however there’s solely the choice for a horizontal mount, not a vertical mount.
In the meantime, within the coated base part of the case, you’ll discover the same old space for the PSU to be positioned, whereas in entrance of it’s a onerous drive and SSD cage with room for 2 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives. Two additional 2.5-inch drives may be hooked up to the rear of the motherboard tray.
The entrance IO panel, which is located on the entrance edge in a method that appears somewhat unpleasant to us, consists of two USB-A 3.0 ports, a headphone jack, and a USB-C port. There’s sadly no point out of a hoverboard charging port.
Asus hasn’t revealed a precise launch date and value but, however we’d count on this to be a low to mid-priced case and for it to reach in retailers comparatively quickly.
In the event you’re tempted by the look of this case, however aren’t positive how you can truly put all of the elements you want inside it, take a look at our how you can construct a gaming PC information for step-by-step directions.