I kinda love these open case layouts. Your cable management is clean AF, as is the footage as always.

I've seen a lot of cases, and yet somehow, I still get blown away by some designs that do so much, with such a minimal design. This open case is absolutely gorgeous! Extremely well thought out. This is one of those situations where less is more.

In my 6 years of watching Tech tubers. That is one of the best cases I've seen in my life, and it might be the cleanest one out there.

Having had a Core P3 for 3 years now, and living in a desert with two pet cats, I can confirm that dust/hair really is not as big a problem as you might think it is. This is because you have no case fans drawing dust-laden air across your components, but instead you only have the same component fans (CPU/GPU cooler) that you would have regardless of case style. Effectively, the only dust gets deposited by air directly above the case due to gravity, which means it accumulates dust at the same rate as a coffee table.

Very cool and minimalist. The enjoyable assembly experience is a plus. Seems quite expensive for what it is though.

This is awesome. As someone who loves big tower cases for airflow i find this case super sleek and beautiful. keep this coming!

I really like your channel, everything is just so clean and subtle, keep up this good work!

Damn I love your content - not just cinematic B-roll with zero criticisms!! Those stress bends would bug the hell out of me, but I can see why open case design is going to be a big thing.

2:15 what a beautiful zoomy transition

Remember kids, there is no dust in Autocad.

I love my open air set up. I do use a blower style electronics cleaner on it once a week. Takes me no more than 60 seconds and its part of my regular cleaning schedule. It actually stays cleaner than my other closed system because I rarely open it.

I've been searching for a case like this. Thanks for the review

In my experience, i've been using an open case for the last 8 years and the dust accumulation is way way better than having a full size case with lots of fans but no dust filters. I mean, i've seen PCs with 1070's with thick walls of dust over the backplate and literal balls of dust into the CPU fans... something that never happened to me.

That thing looks sick

Just finished my Xproto L build. Love it! Amazing thermo. My Asus Strix 2070 never went above 50 C. And CPU is under 60 even with a crappy air cooler. Put it on my TV console so hopefully the dust issue is not too bad.

Just can't help but think motif monument does fits the aesthetic of open cases so much better, I use a closed case right now but will switch when i move to m.2 storage and a permanent workspace. I love seeing the exposed computer parts especially a nice chunky heatsink.

Are you kidding? Your tastes will change with time, it looks Sick, futuristic, industrial, terminator, HR Geiger style, especially especially in muted matte dark colours for the hardware like you have chosen. Excellent looks, but maybe a little too expensive for my tastes. Still believe open case designs that are clean like that, will eventually grow on you.

The music choice at the beginning was awesome

I discover you too early because what you're doing is excellent, your videos are so smooth and full of informations. I'm french and this kind of stuff like this one, doesn't exist actually so just continue.

Re Open Cases: I build a Thermaltake P5 system a few yrs ago. It still brings lots of compliments because it is basically a showcase build vs a case that is built for noise abatement and placed under a desk. This is why our hobby is so enjoyable. Your build options are pretty much infinite and there are always new components to consider for your next build

That intro music is giving me some serious tron vibes. Love it.

4:13 Lol you're really not a big fan of dust. I can agree with you, Dust 2 is better 😜

Hey mate, just discovered your videos and they are gorgeous! Super well thought-out, clearly communicated, and gorgeous footage. What camera do you use to record these videos and B-roll?

happy to see this product at your channel, I personly like this case.

Cool concept. I actually love the aesthetic. They should have designed it with all the I/O ports aiming downward. Dust is definitely an issue where I live so that's also a thing.

Saw this on reddit the other day and here I am watching your vid... Perfect :)

Great video! I have a 110v compressed air gun, it's a small handheld one but very powerful. I leave the side panel to my case open 24/7 as I like quick, easy access 😉. I'd guess about 10 seconds of the gun once a week would keep it in tip top shape functionally. Aesthetics would be a different story though..

Just a thought : I've been putting my wife's ripped stockings on filterless case fans for years The principle should be scalable with XXXL stockings on a full open system. Buy a large black stocking (the thin and stretchable kind), stretch it, and put it around the whole thing. If the stocking gets in the way of the CPU fan blades, add a simple fan grid. Need some way to manage the cables coming out, but should be manageable. You end up with an "open" system with no dust inside

To be honest, most ppl want an open case just to show off their hardware...

I really like the open case design, I prefer to call it a "Naked PC" like "Naked Motorcycles" with no fairings

A thumbs up for materials like this one that show the potential and effectiveness of open computer cases.

Love it! I'll probably get this one to replace my current already open system

I LOVE open cases. You don't have to worry about Thermal issue and looks good (this one in particular). For the dust issue, honestly I think these are easier to clean than traditional cases. Like it's much more easy to bring this thing and just start blowing the dust off from it.

Just a suggestion, would love to see the build process in a form of timelapse or broll. But hey you do you, clean cable management as always btw!

Love looking at these weird PC cases! Keep the videos coming!

I really liked it, I prefer these open cases because I've always liked how the components look and for me they look a lot better than metal cubes, so my plans are to make a wall setup or a open case one.

I exclusively use open cases for all my builds, especially for gaming and heavy rendering, because the cooling is so much better. In my opinion they are much better against dust buildup, since it's way easier to clean them. Closed cases get clogged with dust since it's hidden in the closed case and people therefor never bother to do anything about it. Open cases are also way smaller and easier to transport, while having much greater cooling and and ease of access.

I currently use a (modified) "LIAN LI PC-T60B" open air Techbench as my 24/7 daily case, the dust is not a problem if you take the time every month & blow out the dust (I use a craftsman shop vac). I noticed a massive decrease in both CPU & GPU temps vs using my old NZXT H440 case, open air is the way to go if it is NOT a portable system.

I like trying new things with cases/PC hardware. This looks awesome.

WOW.!! That case is awesome.. Nice cable work.

That black noctua cooler looks amazing on this case. I wish they just made thicker version of that too

The dark intro music was intense and very enjoyable

I've never been a fan of open cases, but this is an interesting take on that style, and I can appreciate someone doing their own thing.

I actually got my hopes up because I’m looking to build my own pc with a mini itx motherboard and I’m currently looking for a good case. I saw this and I said to myself “this has a lot of potential and it looks good”, I visited the cited link in your description and found out how expensive it was. That was really just a killer for me because this would be the ideal case that I would buy. But unfortunately I’m on a budget and $260 for a case is not what I’m looking for. But thank you for the wonderful ideal and the swift introduction to open air cases. Love the vids

my cat would wreck an open case the second the fans started spinning lol.

If I had no bought a NZXT H1 recently, I would have gone with this. Love the minimalistic design, even if it looks a bit of a pain to set up.

It's an interesting idea and can help with swapping out parts easily and maybe water cooling maintenance as well if it supported it. As it is now you might as well just use a test bench instead but if they get support for a lot of other features and hardware such as the new 3000 series RTX cards that are around the corner I can imagine myself having something like this.

excellent review as always, a curiosity the tube lamp (perhaps led) which model is it and where on web?

That, but add glass/ perspex panels. "Closed" to the elements and still looks great.

These cases looks good until you plug in all the cables on top.

FYI, for years I ran an Antek Skeleton chassis, and with it's downdrafting 300mm fan on top it had outstanding cooling, fabulous noise levels, and surprisingly very little dust issues. Part of the issue with dust on a more normal case is that there are inevitably deadzones in the airflow that cause dust to settle, in addition on a filtered air case well that dust has someplace to be blocked and then later get noticed. On an open air chassis, there's just no enclosed space for deadzones. I ended up taking a can of air to my Antek about twice in 4 years. By far one of the best anti-dust PC's I've ever owned. All that said, I love this chassis, and if it were cheaper and available, I'd pick one up... and finally just be rid of water cooling. But as minimal as it is in it's design, my bet is that I could make something out of hardwood that's just as effective and pretty... which I may just do.

Very unique and awesome looking case!

I much prefer the Motif Monument to this one. Review that!

I absolutely love the design of this case. It looks absolutely wonderful, but I am a fan of the T1 at the moment. The things that are great are the apparent quality of build, the logo and the ability to see all that great gear, which I like to see. Seems like the I/O could have been added to the spine... that would have been cool. Also, I have this Razer Viper Ultimate with dock and it's a much better mouse than the Logitech Gaming Pro, for me anyway, as I have small to medium sized hands and the Pro is much too arched for my hands and very uncomfortable. I absolutely love the Razer. It feels wonderful in my hand and the shape is very "alien" and I love the panels. It is incredibly accurate and smooth as well.. the only drawback at the moment, is I can't get a T1 case ordered so I can't begin my microsoft ITX build so I am using it on my MacBook Pro... and there is no control software availalble for Apple, nor is Razer planning on writing any so the colors of the dock (using a third party download controller called Razer MacOS) are cycling through the spectrum and can not be adjusted on an Apple computer.

To me, this is just an inverted NZXT H1. I love it! It gives much more breathing room and ease of access compared to the tight fit of the H1 that I just built in.

Another great case and video. Please do a review of the Salvo Studios Ltd S402! It looks like like an awesome vertical case and would love to get your opinion!

4:12 yes it gets dusty very easily but because its open cleaning it is easy

what's this cooler? I love how it aligns perfectly with the mobo

I think this is super cool, with some perfection and the aio version I just might get it.

I like having the I/O at the top. I have always set most, if not all, of my ITX cases in a vertical position with the I/O at the top. Sure, it look messy but it allows easier access to the ports. Several years back I have thought of making a new PC build using one of those open benchmarking case in review videos. Instead I stumbled upon an ITX case and that became my obsession to this day.

It looks cool but I cant get over my crush with the Motif Monument. I'm waiting for the new GPUs to come out in a mini version (hopefully next year) to build one.

Those guns are not mini ITX for sure, our thicc boi!

Está súper chingón el set up, carnal!

Love the looks. Just create your own cover and this is perfect.

This would be really good for a submersion cooled pc, in a fish tank or smth

This looks great but they should have a removable enclosure, maybe a transparent one. Then you will have two versions of the same setup.

I personally really enjoy open cases, such as the motif monument. Open case will be my next build.

Great review, I’m considering building one with the xproto myself, and I’m worried about whether the air cooling will be able to work well with a intel 10700/amd 3600x, can you put up the configuration you used in this video please?

"im going to spend thousands to build an epic pc, with rgb and all the extras..............but what will take it to the REAL next level?" "it should break if someone in the room sneezes" BRILLIANT

imagine glass of water slipped on that case💣💥

Casting a clear epoxy case for the outside of this and adding cutouts for airflow with some threaded inserts to hold fans could look really nice and allow for everything to be visible but shielded for the outside.

I wish they sold some sort of ventilated shroud for this thing. I love the overall silhouette and I think they could design something to fit independently on either side to prevent dust build up, the sides could be perforated for ventilation and top could have some sort of mesh filter or something.

"My Mt. Dew...nooooooo!" /sparks fly

WHY would they only make it two slot? There’s literally NO boundaries, lol.

It's awesome! mini-minimalism!

This is what I have been waiting for!

Even if you get more dust I imagine this would be easier to clean than a non open case. A quick spray with air or wipe down would do the trick rather well.

I love this setup, but my cats will say "oh yeah"!!

Can't say enough that I love your video production quality and aesthetics, such a pleasure to watch and listen 👍

This case has me thinking. About to add it to my wish list.

I cant have this case because: 1. My room collecting dust so much 2. Cant afford

I clicked this because I read it as "Xpotato". Where's my doggo?!

Thanks... hadn't heard of this case - but got one after seeing this video. Thermals down 15c and noise well below 40db now coming from a Louqe Ghost S1... I love the Louqe - but my current RTX2080S (EVGA 2slot black) struggled and namely the 3000 series just challenges that format too much without a water loop. Can definitely recommend the Xproto.

Its definitely a neat idea. I think for an E-machine/living room PC, its got definite potential, or maybe as a sort of variant to the "open air test bench" design. Still, pretty good for showing everything off. If you dust your house regularly, dust shouldn't be an issue and given that the frame is aluminum, I imagine its pretty light so taking it outside and putting a can of compressed air through it now and again wouldn't be quite the pain in the ass a full ATX or Mid-tower might be.

This: Exists My cat: Ah a new scratching post.

this or the thermaltake core p products?

I've been using an open case since "97, been updating the internals but the same custom open case and haven't had any issues or need to enclose it, easiest thing to upgrade.

So I think it looks awesome. If you swap components regularly, like more than once a month, then it’s an amazing stylish open bench. I’d expect to see it in a Sci Fi before I’d see it in my home though.

Dust ?! Look how open, easy and quick it is to dust it off using a vacuum hose with a brush attachment! It's not like you have to struggle cleaning out the inside of a normal pc case ! I've heard other reviewers of open air cases make the same complaint and I have to laugh at that. This thing would almost be a pleasure to dust once in awhile if needed. LOL 🤓

THESE CASES SHOULD OFFER AN OPTIONAL CASE COVER.

After having a Core P1, Lian li 0-11, TU150, Velka 3, SM550(x2) and an Ncase M1 all in the past 12 months I really like this case. Seems a bit smaller and solves thermal issues compared to H1. Also looks if you turn it upsides down it have a handle and can be transported easy. Might try this for a while.

this thing looks rad as hell as a show off piece. would be neat to see a larger atx size. I actually really dig the vertical two sided layout. unique and different.

think i found my new "case" Thanks

music is straight out of Blade Runner.

I'm not a fan of open chassis' like this, but this is the best one I've seen so far. I honestly think this is what the spine for the Mjolnir, or most ITX cases, should aim to be like. Mainly for a cable management perspective

I built my first PC based off this video. The X Proto is an absolute beauty. Thank you!

Open Cases: Exist Flying flies/cockroach: Hippity Hippity your trash pc is now my property

"Proto X80" lol

I really like the open design. It also keeps the footprint of the pc to a minimum as you don’t have or may not need loads of fans or cooling which is a bonus if space is a premium. I have a gaming pc with a cougar case and it’s huge with loads of empty space on the inside. If I could shrink this all down and have it on a open chassis/case like this is would. I think it looks great. Maybe a few RGB lights to spice it up though 😉

That's an awesome compact look. I'd finish off those cracks and paint to match. No water cooling allows compact form factor. I like your reviews on Dan-Case. As for water cooling, have you ever done Danger-Den acrylic? Was way cool 12+ yrs ago. EDIT: I'm using this same PSU I wish it came in white but I guess we can paint. I'd consider an acrylic case box cover for dust when not using for display or a vented cube cover.