Do you have a problem figuring out where to stash your PC peripherals like headphones and keyboards? Over at IKEA, they have a brilliant solution: pegboards. But what if you do not want to mount a pegboard on the wall? Well, to that Cooler Master said, “We will put the pegboard on the PC,” and the Cooler Master QUBE 540 Compact PC Case was born. That’s right. Someone actually incorporated pegboards into a PC case. It is a genius solution that not only offers airflow for the PC but also provides places to allow the PC to double as a desktop organizer. Like, what’s not to love?
Even better, the case offers orientation flexibility, so you can build a vertical or horizontal system. The flexibility extends to the modular interior, where you can tailor the layout to the components and airflow preferences. QUBE 540 is not the first “holey” PC case from the maker, by the way. It is a new addition to the QUBE line. It has a larger volume (40.64 L vs. 33.44 L on the QUBE 500) and a brand-new, well, “holey” design. It touts a Mac Pro-like design, complete with two handles up top for carrying when needed.
While it is full of holes, it will not trigger trypophobics like the hexagonal/offset lattice pattern found on the Mac Pro may because it rocks a regular grid pattern. As far as dimension goes, it measures 438.5 mm long (or deep, depending on how you interpret it), 225 mm wide, and 492.1 mm tall, including protrusions. Without protrusions, it’s 525 x 225 x 425 mm.
Cooler Master said it will support motherboards from ITX to E-ATX (up to 280 mm wide) and everything in between. It will also swallow today’s flagship graphics cards, plus liquid-cooling setups. Speaking of cooling, you have a myriad of options. The front can accommodate up to three 120 mm (or two 140 mm with the I/O panel installed). The top also supports up to three 120 mm fans, or two 140 mm if the I/O panel is installed. The rear and bottom have space for one 120 mm and three 120 mm/or two 140 mm, respectively. It does come with a 120 mm fan installed at the rear, btw. It does not support 5.25” ODD. However, it has a bay for a 3.5” HDD, and two 2.5” HDDs.
It does not come with pegboard accessories for storing your keyboard or headphones, though. However, you can download official and community-developed open-source 3D files to print the accessories. You are not limited to practical pegboard accessories; you can also spruce up the look with fun stuff like 3D-printed planters and whatnot. Cooler Master said it is teaming up with 3D printer company Prusa to make printable add-ons more accessible for both new and experienced makers.
Rounding up the feature list are cable routes and clear guides, dust filters (top, bottom, and front), a repositionable I/O panel, movable handles, support for ATX/SFX PSUs, support for GPUs up to 415 mm, and support up to 360 mm liquid cooling. The QUBE 540 [TW] is set to be available from authorized retailers and distribution partners. However, exactly when is region-dependent. Price is to be announced. Skip ahead for a few more at this brilliant PC case.
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