An AFFORDABLE $50 Case With SIX FANS! - Kolink Observatory HF Mesh Review! (w/ Thermals) [4K]

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@AsiaAlpha3X 3 ай бұрын

I just bought this case recently, had my own experience building with it and I have a few notes I would just like to share here in-case anyone else is interested in this case. First of all the fans are very quiet, they operate at a decent RPM but are very low profile. One piece of trouble I ran into was the GPU mounting bracket screws, they ones provided would not thread properly, the manual has no instructions other than to use the 2 mounting screws specified but I ended up using PSU screws as they worked and kept the mount tight without ripping the mount hole. Another issue was the real panel clearance, it is super tight fit and if youre in that situation it can be a pain to close it as the panel does not clip in since you need to screw it shut. Definitely use a flat cable PSU it will make your life much easier. Some things from the video: 5:09 - I dont believe you can screw into the motherboard given the standoffs have some buffer from the panel, but yes I think thats very strange how they dont pre-install all the standoffs for an ATX configuration. I had a mATX setup so I had to shift around some standoffs regardless - a plier is very much so needed for this 5:42 - This depends on your EPS cable, my 4 pin was split into 2 pieces so it could be easily fed through even with fans and mobo installed Despite any hiccups I think this case is very solid and with the fans its a great price.

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts. I'm regards to the standoff, if it *can* be done, it *will* be done. Also I have big hands so that's why I struggled with the eps.

@dusanhuruban6380 5 ай бұрын

Very good video thank you for helping me decide!

@jordanash 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome, please consider subscribing if you liked the video

@Athenian888 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your presentation.

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@MeLikeToast 4 ай бұрын

Great video, lots of good information. Thanks!

@jordanash 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, you're welcome

@marcomaresca8466 5 ай бұрын

Really interesting, i am looking forward to buy it, mainly because of the 6 fans, good review 👍

@jordanash 5 ай бұрын

Great value for money if you're on a budget. Thank you

@iy1_yaoi918 5 ай бұрын

sr, may i get name of keyboard?@@jordanash

@jordanash 5 ай бұрын

Of course. That's the Razer Blackwidow

@budge1972 7 ай бұрын

It certainly looks impressive for that sort of money.

@mkatakm 7 ай бұрын

Good video , thanks.

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

Most welcome.

@TitoMcOk Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video, Jordan! One question, the RGB mode restarts every time you turn off the pc or it remembers the last mode that has been selected?

@jordanash 29 күн бұрын

You're welcome! It should stay as there should be a little memory controller in the board the control is wired to.

@NotMyBqd 5 ай бұрын

Best case ever!!

@jordanash 5 ай бұрын

Possibly the best for the price.

@grahnqvist5594 4 ай бұрын

Hello! I've just installed all my parts into the case.I only get RGB from the rear fan for some odd reason However, am I supposed to plug in the 3 pin connector to the motherboard itself on a A-RGB connector or is there something that I have done wrong? Please respond and have a nice day!

@jordanash 4 ай бұрын

You can use the 3-pin, or the reset button that's wired to the fans.

@mixalhsstroggylos6888 3 ай бұрын

I have the same case I've made a mistake and disconnect all fan cables and i cannot connect them to work properly, can you help me to do this chain again plz

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Is there any info in the manual about it? Find the one nearest the power connector and work down from it.

@iitzfizz 4 ай бұрын

Chose this case for my first build in over 10 years!

@jordanash 4 ай бұрын

Nice, great affordable option!

@iitzfizz Ай бұрын

@@jordanash thanks! yeah i'm really happy with it, do you know if there is any way to make the case fans controllable? I have the ARGB conneted so I can control the colour through software but not the RPM, it doesn't show/isn't controllable

@jordanash 29 күн бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. The fans on this model are SATA, so no options to control. That's a sacrifice for the cost of the case, PWM fans come with more premium cases.

@chechenec_ua 6 ай бұрын

Is it possible to add additional ARGB devices to it (for example a CPU-Cooler) ?

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

It has a specific connector so I'm not sure if it would work just adding on. Most motherboards have two rgb headers now anyway, so I'd just use another.

@Kulasec04 7 ай бұрын

Just a question i have this same case amd it came to me with one more connector it's a 4 pin male and looks the same as a pwm fan connector does you case also have it? it was not mentioned in the video

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

Oh yeah on the bottom 140, it's if you want to continue the daisy chain (although this configuration wouldn't work.)

@Kulasec04 7 ай бұрын

@@jordanash ok thanks I thought it was a propriatery pwm connector

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

That's what I thought as well.

@Capybaraslay2 6 ай бұрын

Hi Are there enough standoffs included for ATX Boards? In your video i understood there would be only an amount for matx. Have a nice day

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

Yes there are, I used an ATX board myself. It was that they weren't already pre-installed which is what I would have liked to see

@Capybaraslay2 6 ай бұрын

@@jordanash I'm glad you're such an informative person best regards

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@taomahNEGEV 7 ай бұрын

Another great value flimsy and light case is the Deepcool ch560. Might well be worth a look and a comparison.

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

Seems to be close to £100 here

@taomahNEGEV 7 ай бұрын

@@jordanash Yes, you're right.

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

I could look at getting one in anyway.

@taomahNEGEV 7 ай бұрын

@@jordanash Looking forward to a comparison? I'd be also interested in your review of the new NZXT H6 Flow review.

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

I can see. Review of H6 flow? Your subscription box must not be working as I've already reviewed it

@juancruzmiro8465 15 күн бұрын

Would you happen to know if a Corsair RMXSHIFT fits accordingly in this specific case? Thanks beforehand

@jordanash 15 күн бұрын

It would yes. That's quite a high end PSU for a case of this price though, would you not want something more premium?

@juancruzmiro8465 14 күн бұрын

@@jordanash Oh, maybe it is. Here in Argentina it was one of the best i could get for the price, the more Mainstream brands are twice the price more or less. The thing is that the PSU I mentioned is one of the few that are available right now for the Watts I need. Thanks for the answer, Great Video.

@jordanash 14 күн бұрын

This case is is great if you're in a *very* tight budget otherswise I'd recommend something more premium, it'll last longer Appreciate it, thank you

@juancruzmiro8465 14 күн бұрын

@@jordanash Then if something better comes up I'll consider it, as I am planning to build something pretty good. Thanks for the help

@jordanash 14 күн бұрын

Okey dokey, no problem

@bazzaevans1421 6 ай бұрын

I’ve put a miniatx in will it still short? Do I need to go remove it now?

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

As long as you've not screwed the board directly to the case it'll be fine.

@elenanitogamer1307 2 ай бұрын

great video! What motherboard to use to be able to plug in the 6 fans? Do you think an Asus b660m-a d4 is enough? They have told me to install a fan hub but I don't understand much

@jordanash 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah that's fine, the fans in this model are powered by a single SATA anyway, so they don't need power from the motherboard

@elenanitogamer1307 2 ай бұрын

@@jordanash Oh thank you very much! Does that mean they are plugged into the power source? sorry for so many questions and thanks for answering🥲👐

@jordanash 2 ай бұрын

Yes, directly into the supply with the L shaped connector. No worries, always here to help!

@firunabis 4 ай бұрын

Hello mate a quick question, could I control the ARGB fans with an Asus Aura board? Thanks! Good review.

@jordanash 4 ай бұрын

Yes you can. Thank you.

@Huggebam 3 ай бұрын

But how do you connect it to the motherboard?@@jordanash

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

@@Huggebam The 3 pin 5v adressable header I show at 4:00

@shanks7503 6 ай бұрын

Hi im using this case as my first build soon and wondering if you could explaine this part at 5:19 again. Im swedish and not really familiar with the term you used. Thank you in advance.

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

Sure, just make sure all of the standoffs are in the right place if using a full size ATX motherboard, as they're not already installed. Visst, se bara till att alla distanser är på rätt plats om du använder ett ATX-moderkort i full storlek, eftersom de inte redan är installerade.

@shanks7503 6 ай бұрын

@@jordanash Thank you for the reply, I took a look inside my kolink case and it looks like they have added 6 standoffs preinstalled into the case since you made this video

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I think it was missing two for it to be ready for an ATX board

@urielpenas4306 3 ай бұрын

Hola! Tengo una mother MSI H410M H V2 con conector CPU 4 pin. Como podría conectar todos los fans de este gabinete? Trae su propia controladora? Gracias!! Hello! I have a MSI H410M H V2 motherboard with a 4-pin CPU connector. How could I connect all the fans in this cabinet? Do you bring your own controller? Thank you!!

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Hello! These are powered by Sata from the PSU over the motherboard :)

@kairein9565 7 ай бұрын

can i plug the fan connector 4 pin without a problem into my mother board?

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

It's sata powered

@kairein9565 7 ай бұрын

@@jordanash okay thanks bro

@jordanash 7 ай бұрын

No probs

@john20grgaming51 6 ай бұрын

hey i got this case on my prebuilt gaming pc is there a way to change the rgb mode because i dotn have any controller thank you

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

I showed in the video ☺ The reset button is wired to the RGB

@john20grgaming51 6 ай бұрын

@@jordanashi press the button but it doesnt do anything is there anythiing i can do to fix it?

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

It might be unplugged, check the connection.

@john20grgaming51 6 ай бұрын

its unplugged now how can i plug it in the correct place? can you make a tutorial or explain to me because i cant find any mannual online @@jordanash

@john20grgaming51 6 ай бұрын

@jordanash also my motherboard is asrock A520M-HDV

@alvarovillarreal8868 Ай бұрын

hola el sistema de cierra de la puerta de vidrio como funciona? se sujeta bien? no vibra?

@jordanash Ай бұрын

¡Ey! Usando el traductor de Google, lo siento por los errores. Los imanes lo mantienen cerrado y luego se puede quitar por la bisagra. Sin vibraciones :)

@alvarovillarreal8868 Ай бұрын

@@jordanash Muchas gracias por la respuesta, estoy pensando en adquirirlo y hay pocas review en español. ¿ te hago otra consulta el frente mesh no tiene ningun tipo de filtro antipolvo?

@jordanash Ай бұрын

De nada. No, tendrás que limpiarlo con un poco más de regularidad, pero merece la pena porque mejora la temperatura.

@Dupez0 4 ай бұрын

So did you need to buy standoffs?

@jordanash 4 ай бұрын

No they're included, but not setup for a standard board

@Dupez0 4 ай бұрын

@@jordanashalright thanks for the reply

@jordanash 4 ай бұрын

No problem

@arielzin__ 3 ай бұрын

whats the biggest gpu that can fit there ?

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Someone didn't watch the video before commenting! 3:30

@chair3152 5 ай бұрын

are the fans very loud? i am considering buying this case

@jordanash 5 ай бұрын

Not really, think I mentioned that in the video

@chair3152 5 ай бұрын

@@jordanashoh sorry man must’ve missed it

@jordanash 5 ай бұрын

All good

@LoorHenz 3 ай бұрын

Will the AsRockl RX7900XT fit in this case? (gpu is 330mm long and the case has 330mm clearance for the gpu)

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

It should yes, but I'd say if you're going to spend a thousand dollars for the GPU alone, you should be able to afford a more premium case with a bit more room.

@LoorHenz 3 ай бұрын

@@jordanashyeah i know. Im on a 1740€ total build (ordered components but not delivered yet), and i tried to strip down some “non performance” components, but missed out on some crucial details. If it fits too tight il just go with a larger case and sell this one. Thanks for the fast reply :)

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Also remember the quality of the fans in this will be lower than a more expensive case, so your components won't get as much airflow, which is something you should be prioritising with parts that expensive.

@LoorHenz 3 ай бұрын

What if i swap fans with higher quality ones? (Pwm of course) Like the Arctic P12…

@LoorHenz 3 ай бұрын

@@jordanash btw your psychological terrorism made me buy an NZXT H6 flow with arctic fans both 120 and 140mm to maximize the airflow possible given by the case🤣 Thanks for the tips :)

@LaCuracion 3 ай бұрын

Is there any controller for the RGB fans??

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Iin the video at 4:04

@LaCuracion 3 ай бұрын

@@jordanash Thank you for your answer. I have a problem with exactly the same case and the RGB fans doesnt change color with the reset button. is it possible that the cable is in the wrong port?

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

I think someone else said there's two versions of this case, so you might have the other that's controlled differently. I think it was 5v addressable over the reset button. I'd check the manual if I were you :)

@kritovall 3 ай бұрын

this case or lianli lancool 215?

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Not used the 215 sorry.

@matiaslopez-wj3ns 3 ай бұрын

Hace mucho ruido? O es silencioso

@jordanash 3 ай бұрын

Bastante silencioso, pero son ventiladores de menor calidad, por lo que no empujan tanto aire.

@jockergaming6235 6 ай бұрын

How did u change the color of the fans

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

Motherboard software

@jockergaming6235 6 ай бұрын

@@jordanashi have the same case but the button close to the power button it just resets my pc and idk hiw to connect the cables to change it from that button(motherboard- ASROCK)

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

Oh yeah it's the button isn't it, my bad. Have you got the exact same model? It should already be connected to the little board on the back.

@Aleks-ge5yb 6 ай бұрын

@@jockergaming6235it did that because you connected the reset pit on the motherboard. its a small long thing together with the LED and power button pins. Unplug that

@Aleks-ge5yb 6 ай бұрын

then it should work for the RGB i think they’ve got it preset like that unless you plug the reset pin then it switches to it

@the_dark_exe145 6 ай бұрын

My breaker keeps turning off when plugging it in the mother and psu

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

The PSU? So everything is connected then it goes off?

@the_dark_exe145 6 ай бұрын

@@jordanash if I just connect the fan header to the psu and motherboard my breaker turns off but I just connect them to the psu everything is fine

@jordanash 6 ай бұрын

Fans don't connect directly to the PSU unless using adapters. Make sure you're connecting them to the right place, look up a build guide if you're not sure.

@the_dark_exe145 5 ай бұрын

@@jordanash I connected via sata

@jordanash 5 ай бұрын

Hmm, I'd recommend posting this issue on a forum with some pics, it's difficult to diagnose the problem without seeing it.