I was actually surprised how much Montech offered for their price. I bought the Sky Two and it came with 4 aRGB ring fans (2 reversed) and the case looked so good on my wife's white/pink build. I had an issue where I kinked the USB C header cable and had an issue with their fan controller blowing full speed all the time and they sent me the replacement parts in 3 days without needing me to send anything in for RMA. Would definitely use them again on my next build.
@@DanielFrost79 They fly under the radar a lot, Gamer Nexus has named their cases a few times as the best budget cases. Really good series to watch if you're case hunting.
5:14 no Jay, if you put the controls right above the top on the Temporary Glass side then you will have wires in the way. Better they are off on the back side than on show off the glass side.
I love Montech cases. I picked one up in the summer of 2020 on a whim because it was only $40... Still very happy with it to this day, and have built four or five computers for others with this brand's cases. Whenever they decide to enter the small form factor market, it's going to be game over.
I've used a couple of their products over the past couple years, I've never been disappointed for the price. I had an issue with an older case that I don't think they sell anymore where some screws were very prone to stripping but I've had that same issue with bigger brands as well so not really a deal breaker for me
All case manufacturers have the stripped screw syndrome. You actually have to run the screw backwards a bit till it "Drops" then begin tightening. Corsair, NZXT, Antec, Lian Li you name it they all have that issue, especially the rear slots for GPU's and such. I learned 30+ years ago to begin by backing them onto the holes first then tighten.
Montech's Customer Service is actually very good; based on the one time I've had to contact them. A few years ago I purchased the Montech X1 case, in white, for my kid; which he picked out. Early last month, June 2023, I was taking the glass side panel off and it slipped from my hand and fell distance of the PSU shroud to the top of my desk, 4-1/4", and shattered. I got on Montech's website and put in a request to purchase a replacement glass panel. They replied to me within an hour asking for my shipping info, the serial number (sticker on the back of the case), and my order number. I gave them the order number I had from NewEgg and the date of purchase. Within a few days they sent me an email with one word, "Processed". Within a week I received a new glass side panel. Didn't pay for it. I asked how much I owed them, and they told me I owe nothing since that case is old and discontinued. For me Montech went from a brand I would overlook to a brand I would highly consider/recommend to people. You should do a review on their fans; especially the reverse fans they have.
If you get the correct size rubber fuel line for the hole. You can slice it lengthways and push it onto the metal chassis to make your own very sturdy gromits. It's an old mechanics trick for running wires through firewalls. The smaller the hole the smaller the tube you need. You can also use the clear fish tank tubing. The thicker the sidewall the better it holds in place. A little rubber cement makes it stay in place.
Mine just showed up in the mail a few hours ago. Im honestly impressed with the straight forward design and how kuch you get for the price. It's also not a complete hassle to build in like other budget cases.
I was away from technology for 14 years, i had no idea what happened in PC market. Your videos helped me to understand what I have missed those years. Thank you for that .
Damn it. You always come out with the most amazing budget options to recommend after I've built something. I was sold on the interior having enough space for three 360 radiators. It's not that I think I'll ever need three radiators, but just having the option to put one radiator in three different places means I'll never have to compromise on radiator placement and play the "where's the air bubble in my loop" game.
You got to check out Montech Air 1000, which has the push-removable front filter, having the USB/power/audio jacks panel at the front rather than the side, AND ALL the bell and whistle you've shown. The preinstalled fans is so damn quiet even running at 100% speed (via Fan Control software)
I'm getting Lian Li Lancool 216 vibes... It could be that I just bought one but they are very similar. One thing I like about the Lian Li over the Montech though is the PSU area has a mesh inlet on the same side of the case as the glass so if you do mount fans above the PSU they have more area for intake. Aside from that, there doesn't seem to be significant differences in overall layout.
Montech have really found an amazing spot in the market. I actually just built in one of their cases and I absolutely love it. I have so much room for upgrades in the future in it and thermals and noise are low as hell. Couldn't recommend them enough
Love the review. Love the fact that you did a budget one instead of some case with only some slight changes to the previous model, but costs costs loads more than this does.
It's great that you are willing to give "no name" brands a chance and give honest reviews. I find myself sometimes wondering where the reviews are for certain items I find on Amazon only to realize no one reviewed them because they are from a no name brand.
I just built a system in a Montech Air 1000 Silent. And just wow! I was looking for a great case with dustfilter and included fans for a powerful workstation. I will buy this one myself when I will retire my 8 3,5" hdds. It was fun to build in. Im just here to look for other Montech cases.
Looks very nice. I'm currently using a Montech Sky One Lite case, which I'm happy with. This Air 903 Base is not only $5 cheaper, it comes with three 140mm PWN fans (Sky One had three 120mm DC fans) and the front panel looks much easier to pop off. If I were building my PC today, I'd go with this one.
This is the case I'm striking for on my first build, as my budget is like 800 bucks, and man 75 bucks is a great value for everything the case offers, thx for the vid Jay!
I've been shouting about Montech for quite a while now, it's nice to see it get bigger coverage. For a budget quality case, in my opinion its definitely worth it.
I picked up the Montech Sky Two a few months ago for under $100 in black, it looks fantastic! everybody who has seen it asks what case it is, it runs my pc nice and cool, all air cooled the cpu and GFX card both idle around 34c in there and it's super quite with the included fans. A little bit tight for cable managment but apart from that it was the easiest case I have ever built in. Strong 9/10 in my opinion.
Got mine a couple of months ago when I upgraded to a 4080. My fractal case wouldn’t fit it 😂 paid £77 for it and it’s a brilliant case. They seem to be out of stock everywhere but Amazon in the uk and are now £140 which is ridiculous.
After comparing everything at Microcenter within our budget, my son and I went with the Montech. It came with fans, glass windows and everything you expect to get. He is very happy with it.
Wow this case is amazing! I’m for sure going to be picking this up for my next budget build! There is just something amazing with finding the best bang for buck deals and saving money and making a budget PC. Thanks Jay!
That is a sweet case! Love the fact that the front comes off easy. I always have to battle when trying to remove my front panel for cleaning ad have dropped it a few times☹
I think a good analogy for the "air gap" you mentioned in 9:20 is to imagine that the small area between the filter and the fans is like a very shallow funnel. If the fans are right against the mesh, there's no "funnel" and it's only using the area of the filter thats the size of the fans. If they're a bit spaced out then it's like the whole mesh acting as the "top of the funnel" that lets air in.
Nice walk-through Jay. If you use the 903 for a build, it goes great with the Metal DT24 air cooler from Montech. I just did a review/build with both and I LOVE how it turned out. They are killing it in the PC component space!
Having the ports and buttons on the far side makes more sense to me. That way anything plugged in is more likely to be on the "wall" side and less likely to get bumped risking damage to the ports. Also less likely to accidentally push a button.
9:35 You could also do it with a radiator and a FLIR camera, showing the "hot spot" on the radiator, where the fan motor and frame are against the rad. Then when the fans are air gapped, showing how that becomes evenly cooled in the FLIR image.
this is a cheaper (both price and construction) version of the Antec DF700. the antec comes standard with the argb header and fan even in the black finish, has an additional reverse flow fan for the psu enclosure and is made of a slightly thicker steel that has almost no discernable flex. not throwing shade at this case, just figured I'd share a bit about it because if its anywhere near as good as the antec it would def be a fantastic budget case. Thanks Jay for all you do!
Montech is really good. I picked up a case of theirs a few years ago to do a budget theme build in and was pleasantly surprised what I got at that price.
Yeah I got that case for $60 when i built my pc. One of the fans was doa but i didn't even care. I since upgraded to the montech air 2 because the 4070ti I got was too tight of a fit in the x3
Got some real Home Shopping Network vibes at the reveal of the price on the Max. I really like what Montech is doing in the budget space, I just wish they'd make a knockoff version of the Fractal Pop Air (or just something with a 5.25" bay)
I just did a build with the white version. I love it. Super easy to build in with a lot of space. Easy to cable manage. It's like a premium case without the cost. Budget build ryzen 5 5600, 16gb 3600mhz ram, rx 6700xt (already had), 500gb nvme ssd, 750w power supply, Micro atx b550m mother board. All from Microcenter for around $450 exp 6700xt
5:31 u connect that to ur RGB hub, some hubs have 2pin LED headers that u connect these to. Then you can control those hubs by clicking that LED button on ur case, but not all hubs have that 2pin LED header, the ones that do can and should and will be controlled by that LED button.
I'm very happy with my current Fractal case. But if I was looking to build a new budget PC or build for someone else, this would definitely be on the top of my list.
I will definitely consider this case for my next budget build, but I really wish case manufacturers would stop with the 1 non-rgb fan in the back of the case, especially when you have glass side panels. That is more visible than the front fans sometimes.
if you live by a microcenter, montech has the Air 100 ARGB, and it comes with 4 fans all argb for only $65. i built one for a pc flip and i loved how it looked, was literally kinda upset that such a cool pc was going to a different home lol if you dont live by a mc then you can still get that case for like $80 online
I'd be curious what you think of the Fractal Focus 2. It's only $54 on Newegg right now with shipping... but yeah, you have to deal with Newegg. Seems like one of the best deals in cases right now. Only real downside I can see is... no PSU basement. I am pretty impressed that this case comes with a front panel Type-C at this price point... and no damn break away I/O covers.
I sadly have a 4 year old Alienware (needed all I could afford) I'd buy the max to move it over. Lately the white Cases have been looking so nice and clean. Great video Jay
I love this case! I just got it today. It has all the modern amenities. It supports USB 3.x as well as USB-C. It has a full basement cover with enough holes for all your cables, a transparent (glass? it seems heavy) side panel, both panels have captive screws. Plus it has NO sharp edges like most cheap cases tend to have. I had been using an old beige case from the 90's that had drive bays with the PSU mounted at the top. I'm using a mATX mobo, Ryzen 7 3700X, and a 2070 super. Temps were always hot when using the computer in this old case, I even had the side off with a box fan blowing into it just to keep the CPU and GPU cool. Now in this new Montech case, it's running 5'c cooler than it was before and I have both side panels on. EXELENT value, I may get another one for my other PC.
I'm using the Montech air 100 I love it. It's meant for a Micro ATX and I can still fit A 4070TI in it. You can also use the R GB button as a restart as well.
Great case, nothing useless in it, and agreed - other companies should be scared. System builder myself - this finally looks like something where they might have consulted one of us, guys who actually know how things should be, instead of just some designer with no clue. The only tiny thing I would say is the space for wire management, but still - a lot of PSU's with flat flexible cables out there - just grab one of those for a build in this case. The other things - the filter, the buttons on the wrong side . . . come on Jay ;) - 65 bucks, type-C, 3x140 top, 4090 with rad in front and mAtx sized. Thanks for the review, had no idea till now, helpful.
Looks like a great case for the $$. Good find Jay! Love my Lancool III, but if I'd seen these at time of purchase, I might've downgraded to the Max here. And it would be a minor downgrade, but at half the price, arguably more value I think.
Should definitely do a quick simple build in it to see if it has any significant drawbacks...as you say looking at an empty case is only a little bit of the story, have to build in it and see how it performs with a system respective of the price category
Considering the price difference, the Max seems like a no-brainer of an upgrade option. It's just a shame that Montech don't seem to be available in the UK because I would like to buy one of these.
FOr me, the top buttons are on the proper side. I would set the case to the left of my monitor so the glass side is facing out, leaving the top connections to the right. This allows any cables to hang "hidden" from view.
This looks like really good value considering the build quality and what you get. I would go for the MAX version as well, even if I didn't want the RGB. I also quite like the design, I've seen cases that cost a lot more that are a lot less good looking than this. I will consider buying a Montech case (maybe this one, but I know they have many other cases as well so we'll see) for my next build and will probably modify it. I'm currently working on a Mass Effect N7 case design and might do something similar with the Montech case.
Jay!!! I've been following you forever!!! For all of us new builders/noobs out here, can you give an in depth tutorial on connecting fans/rgb to hubs and motherboards?? This would be of so much help for some people on a budget without frying anything. Including what you can and can't do with 5v and 12v connections.
The 903 Max seems like a great option. I do wish that the width on the backplate side was another quarter inch, but for under $80 for the entire series that's a minor gripe/wish.
Just ordered the Max based mainly on this review - it’s just a superb case, looks awesome, tons of space inside, great airflow, unbeatable value for money, dead easy to neatly build in, and no complaints whatsoever with the build quality Literally my only minor complaint is the captive thumbscrews can be a bit fiddly
Montech has become my go to case for customer builds unless they are after something specific. You cannot beat their price to value added, that and the fact that are cheap to buy but next level in quality to similar price points. The fans unlike Apevia cases actually perform well and have better "Heft" to them meaning they even feel higher quality. I've done 8 builds in Montech cases including the Sky series and have not a single complaint. I bought 2 Apevia cases and both arrived dented and 1 had to be pounded out just to get the PSU to screw in and sit properly, my money goes to Montech now when it comes to customers on tight budgets and want a good quality performer for a case, though I have built 3 3K machines and those customers asked for the Montech case. Can't wait to see what they come up with next. Great review Jay!
All they need are some modular hard drive cages for home servers and you are gonna be aces. Appreciate the lower cost content, not every machine in the house will be a show build, some times you just need a relatively cost effective box to chuck a few things into
5:08 Disagree on the buttons on the far side. If they were on the side of the glass, you'd have to do more work to route the wires to the motherboard and hide them.
Damn this is definitely the best case for the money! The one thing i hate about my meshify 2 compact is the front only supports 3 120s and not 3 140s for a lot more money. Yes its a higher quality built case but i would have bought this instead for the money.
Bought a $45 Montech mid-tower at Microcenter last week w/ the 5600X3D bundle. Feels a little flimsy and all the fans included were Molex that need to be replaced eventually, but other than that, I really like it, especially for the price.
Dude I got a Montech case 3 years ago and it's great for the price. In fact after I got it I commented about it on a video from either your channel or Gamers Nexus cause nobody seemed to be talking about Montech back then.
I recently bought a Zalman T7 for my dads pc, i was upgrading his pc using my old 3700x x570 & 1080ti build. because his original case would not fit ATX, i picked up a new cheap one. I left a honest review talking about how for the price of $50 it was a decent product, but mine had some incorrect stand off placement along with a couple stand offs being tapped at an angle so about 2/3 of the standoffs were not useable. Within a day of the review i was emailed saying my full purchase was refunded, and offered a replacement case on top of that. I stuck with the first case as i had already built and given the pc to my father, but for a company to reach out over my "its ight" review and go above and beyond without request (and without asking for a better/new/different review), was a nice change of pace.
ive only ever built in a couple montech cases, but they are always really nice and look good too. Easy to work in as well. Too many people get caught up with the "big brand" names and some of these lesser known/smaller companies makes some really good stuff for good prices.
Montech was an OEM brand that made cases for brands you've heard of, which is why you never heard of them until around 3 years ago when they decided to sell directly to consumers. I'm sure they're still doing OEM stuff as well to keep their case prices low
They make some well thought out case. I'm a Corsair D series case snob and won't take other design than it. Then I saw Montech stuffs, particular 1000 AIR series, then I be like "this is it, this is even better than Corsair stuff!" Popup front dust filter, hinged glass side panel, easy to take out front panel (not that you have to), and it's cheap, I WANT THIS! And then I found out that's the biggest size they make..... *instant sadness*. Only if they make the bigger size like around 5000D I would grab it over the Corsair even if the price is higher. Also, Jay, those 2 pin LED button should be for hooking up to some RGB controller, for example, I just build my system using Asus TF120 fan (Sorry!) they included the ARGB hub that has 2 pin slot so you can control the hub using the front button.
Ordered the white Max. I currently have a NZXT H510 and it worked fine (even with the very poor air inlets) for a RTX2070. Upgraded to a RTX3080 and had to remove the glass panel to get enough air.
I like the fact that the IO is on the back side. That way you dont see the cables that come out of it. I really hate looking at the IO cables through the glass in cases where its in the front.
Thanks to Jay these will be $80 - $85 and $95 - $100 by the end of summer, A price increase do to popularity and demand much like the Vetroo V5 lol. I remember I bought my V5 at $20 with the $5 cupon and now is $35 but I think I seen it as high as $45.
That case looks pretty nice, especially for the price. I wish it was available when I built this pc, I would have gotten it any day over the nzxt h510i I went with at the time which cost more.
Bought this Montech case for my secondary computer. Love it except for that the LED button is hardwired to the reset cable. So now I can reset it with either button.
If they can make a profit off of $65 for a case, imagine how much you're being ripped off by others that sell it for $100+.
Exactly
I was actually surprised how much Montech offered for their price. I bought the Sky Two and it came with 4 aRGB ring fans (2 reversed) and the case looked so good on my wife's white/pink build. I had an issue where I kinked the USB C header cable and had an issue with their fan controller blowing full speed all the time and they sent me the replacement parts in 3 days without needing me to send anything in for RMA. Would definitely use them again on my next build.
If I remember doesn't montech make distro plates for there cases
Montech seems to always have a lot of good budget cases
Plus Montech has a cool Triangle logo.
@@DerpScout Illuminati confirmed
I've never heard of Montech until today. 🤔
Deepcool has some insane budget cases too. The matrexx 30 for €35, matrexx 50 3fs for €50, they have some damn good cases
@@DanielFrost79 They fly under the radar a lot, Gamer Nexus has named their cases a few times as the best budget cases. Really good series to watch if you're case hunting.
5:14 no Jay, if you put the controls right above the top on the Temporary Glass side then you will have wires in the way. Better they are off on the back side than on show off the glass side.
I love Montech cases. I picked one up in the summer of 2020 on a whim because it was only $40... Still very happy with it to this day, and have built four or five computers for others with this brand's cases.
Whenever they decide to enter the small form factor market, it's going to be game over.
5:25 - I like the right placement, no accidental touching and a shorter cablerun.
I've used a couple of their products over the past couple years, I've never been disappointed for the price. I had an issue with an older case that I don't think they sell anymore where some screws were very prone to stripping but I've had that same issue with bigger brands as well so not really a deal breaker for me
All case manufacturers have the stripped screw syndrome. You actually have to run the screw backwards a bit till it "Drops" then begin tightening. Corsair, NZXT, Antec, Lian Li you name it they all have that issue, especially the rear slots for GPU's and such. I learned 30+ years ago to begin by backing them onto the holes first then tighten.
Montech's Customer Service is actually very good; based on the one time I've had to contact them. A few years ago I purchased the Montech X1 case, in white, for my kid; which he picked out. Early last month, June 2023, I was taking the glass side panel off and it slipped from my hand and fell distance of the PSU shroud to the top of my desk, 4-1/4", and shattered. I got on Montech's website and put in a request to purchase a replacement glass panel. They replied to me within an hour asking for my shipping info, the serial number (sticker on the back of the case), and my order number. I gave them the order number I had from NewEgg and the date of purchase. Within a few days they sent me an email with one word, "Processed". Within a week I received a new glass side panel. Didn't pay for it. I asked how much I owed them, and they told me I owe nothing since that case is old and discontinued. For me Montech went from a brand I would overlook to a brand I would highly consider/recommend to people. You should do a review on their fans; especially the reverse fans they have.
Wow that''s good to know ! Thanks for sharing.
I got the Montech Air X ARGB case and I absolutely love it. The case has great airflow and is very easy to build in.
If you get the correct size rubber fuel line for the hole. You can slice it lengthways and push it onto the metal chassis to make your own very sturdy gromits. It's an old mechanics trick for running wires through firewalls. The smaller the hole the smaller the tube you need. You can also use the clear fish tank tubing. The thicker the sidewall the better it holds in place. A little rubber cement makes it stay in place.
Auto parts stores sell (black, chrome, or gold) door edge guard. Use a hot-air gun to form it around tight curves.
@@aleksandrbmelnikov That works as well.
Get some 3/16 air line tubing. Cheaper than fuel line and works great.
You can always use quarter-inch wiring split loom, I've used it for years
@@dennisbonge002 I love when people share all their own DIY fixes for things. Good stuff
montech is really doing pretty solid work in the budget range which is so awesome
Mine just showed up in the mail a few hours ago. Im honestly impressed with the straight forward design and how kuch you get for the price. It's also not a complete hassle to build in like other budget cases.
I was away from technology for 14 years, i had no idea what happened in PC market.
Your videos helped me to understand what I have missed those years.
Thank you for that .
Damn it. You always come out with the most amazing budget options to recommend after I've built something. I was sold on the interior having enough space for three 360 radiators. It's not that I think I'll ever need three radiators, but just having the option to put one radiator in three different places means I'll never have to compromise on radiator placement and play the "where's the air bubble in my loop" game.
Options are nice. One of the reasons I got this as well. Just good to know that I can switch things up down the road.
Same here lol... Now I have to find someone to make a build for.
You got to check out Montech Air 1000, which has the push-removable front filter, having the USB/power/audio jacks panel at the front rather than the side, AND ALL the bell and whistle you've shown. The preinstalled fans is so damn quiet even running at 100% speed (via Fan Control software)
Good to see value for money these days so hard to find thanks for showing us Jay.
I'm getting Lian Li Lancool 216 vibes... It could be that I just bought one but they are very similar. One thing I like about the Lian Li over the Montech though is the PSU area has a mesh inlet on the same side of the case as the glass so if you do mount fans above the PSU they have more area for intake. Aside from that, there doesn't seem to be significant differences in overall layout.
Montech has been an absolute must for PC flipping. Most bang for your buck cases around.
Montech have really found an amazing spot in the market. I actually just built in one of their cases and I absolutely love it. I have so much room for upgrades in the future in it and thermals and noise are low as hell. Couldn't recommend them enough
Love the review. Love the fact that you did a budget one instead of some case with only some slight changes to the previous model, but costs costs loads more than this does.
It's great that you are willing to give "no name" brands a chance and give honest reviews. I find myself sometimes wondering where the reviews are for certain items I find on Amazon only to realize no one reviewed them because they are from a no name brand.
I just built a system in a Montech Air 1000 Silent. And just wow! I was looking for a great case with dustfilter and included fans for a powerful workstation. I will buy this one myself when I will retire my 8 3,5" hdds.
It was fun to build in.
Im just here to look for other Montech cases.
....honestly, USB C on a $65 case is impressive enough. That $75 full fan setup, alone, without RGB control? Impressive for the price.
Looks very nice. I'm currently using a Montech Sky One Lite case, which I'm happy with. This Air 903 Base is not only $5 cheaper, it comes with three 140mm PWN fans (Sky One had three 120mm DC fans) and the front panel looks much easier to pop off. If I were building my PC today, I'd go with this one.
This is the case I'm striking for on my first build, as my budget is like 800 bucks, and man 75 bucks is a great value for everything the case offers, thx for the vid Jay!
I've been shouting about Montech for quite a while now, it's nice to see it get bigger coverage. For a budget quality case, in my opinion its definitely worth it.
Bought a Montech from a previous video Jay did & I love it.
I bought the montech Air 2 and absolutely love it. Montech definitely gives a ton of value for the prices they have.
I picked up the Montech Sky Two a few months ago for under $100 in black, it looks fantastic! everybody who has seen it asks what case it is, it runs my pc nice and cool, all air cooled the cpu and GFX card both idle around 34c in there and it's super quite with the included fans. A little bit tight for cable managment but apart from that it was the easiest case I have ever built in. Strong 9/10 in my opinion.
Got mine a couple of months ago when I upgraded to a 4080. My fractal case wouldn’t fit it 😂 paid £77 for it and it’s a brilliant case. They seem to be out of stock everywhere but Amazon in the uk and are now £140 which is ridiculous.
@@leevaughan1993I don't why there pc cases are fucking expensive. Tbh wood cases are useless
I love high airflow budget cases. These look amazing.Thanks for letting us know about them.
After comparing everything at Microcenter within our budget, my son and I went with the Montech. It came with fans, glass windows and everything you expect to get. He is very happy with it.
I got a montech mini ATX case with 4 RGB fans for $65.00. 2 years ago. good case. some fans eventually leaked oil however.
Wow this case is amazing! I’m for sure going to be picking this up for my next budget build! There is just something amazing with finding the best bang for buck deals and saving money and making a budget PC. Thanks Jay!
That is a sweet case! Love the fact that the front comes off easy. I always have to battle when trying to remove my front panel for cleaning ad have dropped it a few times☹
Pretty outstanding for a budget case. Simple, but effective. Perfect case to put leftover or outdated components in.
I think a good analogy for the "air gap" you mentioned in 9:20 is to imagine that the small area between the filter and the fans is like a very shallow funnel.
If the fans are right against the mesh, there's no "funnel" and it's only using the area of the filter thats the size of the fans. If they're a bit spaced out then it's like the whole mesh acting as the "top of the funnel" that lets air in.
Nice walk-through Jay. If you use the 903 for a build, it goes great with the Metal DT24 air cooler from Montech. I just did a review/build with both and I LOVE how it turned out. They are killing it in the PC component space!
gonna go give it a watch
Ok now im sure i need this lian li 011d takes up so much space
Bravo Montech absolutely gorgeous towers for absolutely stunning prices as a UK guy I'm 100% down for this company to strive.
Montech is killing it. I recommend their cases to anyone I know who wants to build a rig under a thousand.
Having the ports and buttons on the far side makes more sense to me. That way anything plugged in is more likely to be on the "wall" side and less likely to get bumped risking damage to the ports. Also less likely to accidentally push a button.
9:35 You could also do it with a radiator and a FLIR camera, showing the "hot spot" on the radiator, where the fan motor and frame are against the rad. Then when the fans are air gapped, showing how that becomes evenly cooled in the FLIR image.
this is a cheaper (both price and construction) version of the Antec DF700. the antec comes standard with the argb header and fan even in the black finish, has an additional reverse flow fan for the psu enclosure and is made of a slightly thicker steel that has almost no discernable flex. not throwing shade at this case, just figured I'd share a bit about it because if its anywhere near as good as the antec it would def be a fantastic budget case. Thanks Jay for all you do!
I'd really love to see a bang for buck build in this bang for buck case.
Had my montech Argb100 for a year and a half now and its been the most straightfoward case ive owned would happily buy a higher end case from them.
Montech is really good. I picked up a case of theirs a few years ago to do a budget theme build in and was pleasantly surprised what I got at that price.
I love when jay is sensible!!! Funny yet sensible commentary! More Vids like this Jay!
Length of the card vs the case is perfect to make some brackets to hold the card at the front.
Montech is killing the game! I bought the Montech X3 a while back, and it came with 7 fans!!! SEVEN! And the case was like maybe $80. It's killer!
Yeah I got that case for $60 when i built my pc. One of the fans was doa but i didn't even care. I since upgraded to the montech air 2 because the 4070ti I got was too tight of a fit in the x3
Got some real Home Shopping Network vibes at the reveal of the price on the Max. I really like what Montech is doing in the budget space, I just wish they'd make a knockoff version of the Fractal Pop Air (or just something with a 5.25" bay)
I just did a build with the white version. I love it. Super easy to build in with a lot of space. Easy to cable manage. It's like a premium case without the cost. Budget build ryzen 5 5600, 16gb 3600mhz ram, rx 6700xt (already had), 500gb nvme ssd, 750w power supply, Micro atx b550m mother board. All from Microcenter for around $450 exp 6700xt
Did you have a problem with the fans running at very high speed and loud even when idled? That seems to be my problem with this case.
No question this case is a new budget king this year !
5:31 u connect that to ur RGB hub, some hubs have 2pin LED headers that u connect these to. Then you can control those hubs by clicking that LED button on ur case, but not all hubs have that 2pin LED header, the ones that do can and should and will be controlled by that LED button.
I'm very happy with my current Fractal case. But if I was looking to build a new budget PC or build for someone else, this would definitely be on the top of my list.
I will definitely consider this case for my next budget build, but I really wish case manufacturers would stop with the 1 non-rgb fan in the back of the case, especially when you have glass side panels. That is more visible than the front fans sometimes.
I’d pay $84 for a case with that change 👌👌
if you live by a microcenter, montech has the Air 100 ARGB, and it comes with 4 fans all argb for only $65. i built one for a pc flip and i loved how it looked, was literally kinda upset that such a cool pc was going to a different home lol
if you dont live by a mc then you can still get that case for like $80 online
@@GigaChadAlucard That is Micro-ATX though .. yes?
I'd be curious what you think of the Fractal Focus 2. It's only $54 on Newegg right now with shipping... but yeah, you have to deal with Newegg. Seems like one of the best deals in cases right now. Only real downside I can see is... no PSU basement. I am pretty impressed that this case comes with a front panel Type-C at this price point... and no damn break away I/O covers.
I sadly have a 4 year old Alienware (needed all I could afford) I'd buy the max to move it over. Lately the white Cases have been looking so nice and clean. Great video Jay
I love this case! I just got it today. It has all the modern amenities. It supports USB 3.x as well as USB-C. It has a full basement cover with enough holes for all your cables, a transparent (glass? it seems heavy) side panel, both panels have captive screws. Plus it has NO sharp edges like most cheap cases tend to have.
I had been using an old beige case from the 90's that had drive bays with the PSU mounted at the top. I'm using a mATX mobo, Ryzen 7 3700X, and a 2070 super. Temps were always hot when using the computer in this old case, I even had the side off with a box fan blowing into it just to keep the CPU and GPU cool. Now in this new Montech case, it's running 5'c cooler than it was before and I have both side panels on. EXELENT value, I may get another one for my other PC.
I bought the Sky 2 after your review and it is superb value combined with a great price. Thanks!
I've built in quite a few Montech cases. I've always said they're good bang for buck cases. Def recommend!
I'm using the Montech air 100 I love it. It's meant for a Micro ATX and I can still fit A 4070TI in it. You can also use the R GB button as a restart as well.
Great case, nothing useless in it, and agreed - other companies should be scared. System builder myself - this finally looks like something where they might have consulted one of us, guys who actually know how things should be, instead of just some designer with no clue. The only tiny thing I would say is the space for wire management, but still - a lot of PSU's with flat flexible cables out there - just grab one of those for a build in this case. The other things - the filter, the buttons on the wrong side . . . come on Jay ;) - 65 bucks, type-C, 3x140 top, 4090 with rad in front and mAtx sized. Thanks for the review, had no idea till now, helpful.
Looks like a great case for the $$. Good find Jay!
Love my Lancool III, but if I'd seen these at time of purchase, I might've downgraded to the Max here.
And it would be a minor downgrade, but at half the price, arguably more value I think.
Should definitely do a quick simple build in it to see if it has any significant drawbacks...as you say looking at an empty case is only a little bit of the story, have to build in it and see how it performs with a system respective of the price category
Considering the price difference, the Max seems like a no-brainer of an upgrade option. It's just a shame that Montech don't seem to be available in the UK because I would like to buy one of these.
FOr me, the top buttons are on the proper side. I would set the case to the left of my monitor so the glass side is facing out, leaving the top connections to the right. This allows any cables to hang "hidden" from view.
I couldn't agree more, I've used the Montech sky two 5 times, just can't be beat on price to features. The big brands could learn a thing or two!
This looks like really good value considering the build quality and what you get. I would go for the MAX version as well, even if I didn't want the RGB. I also quite like the design, I've seen cases that cost a lot more that are a lot less good looking than this. I will consider buying a Montech case (maybe this one, but I know they have many other cases as well so we'll see) for my next build and will probably modify it. I'm currently working on a Mass Effect N7 case design and might do something similar with the Montech case.
Jay!!! I've been following you forever!!! For all of us new builders/noobs out here, can you give an in depth tutorial on connecting fans/rgb to hubs and motherboards?? This would be of so much help for some people on a budget without frying anything. Including what you can and can't do with 5v and 12v connections.
The 903 Max seems like a great option. I do wish that the width on the backplate side was another quarter inch, but for under $80 for the entire series that's a minor gripe/wish.
Just ordered the Max based mainly on this review - it’s just a superb case, looks awesome, tons of space inside, great airflow, unbeatable value for money, dead easy to neatly build in, and no complaints whatsoever with the build quality
Literally my only minor complaint is the captive thumbscrews can be a bit fiddly
Montech has become my go to case for customer builds unless they are after something specific. You cannot beat their price to value added, that and the fact that are cheap to buy but next level in quality to similar price points. The fans unlike Apevia cases actually perform well and have better "Heft" to them meaning they even feel higher quality. I've done 8 builds in Montech cases including the Sky series and have not a single complaint. I bought 2 Apevia cases and both arrived dented and 1 had to be pounded out just to get the PSU to screw in and sit properly, my money goes to Montech now when it comes to customers on tight budgets and want a good quality performer for a case, though I have built 3 3K machines and those customers asked for the Montech case. Can't wait to see what they come up with next. Great review Jay!
All they need are some modular hard drive cages for home servers and you are gonna be aces. Appreciate the lower cost content, not every machine in the house will be a show build, some times you just need a relatively cost effective box to chuck a few things into
This would certainly make my top 5 for budget build chassis
5:08 Disagree on the buttons on the far side. If they were on the side of the glass, you'd have to do more work to route the wires to the motherboard and hide them.
i have recently built my new pc setup and am using the montech Sky Two but the Moroccan Blue colour and its a solid case. No complaints at all so far.
Base for non-RGB, Max for ARGB. Seems pretty simple and I bloody dig it :D. Thanks for the vid Jay o7.
I am getting ready to do a new build and i am going with the white max, what an awesome value! thanks JAY!
Damn this is definitely the best case for the money! The one thing i hate about my meshify 2 compact is the front only supports 3 120s and not 3 140s for a lot more money. Yes its a higher quality built case but i would have bought this instead for the money.
13:29 got me with the gazer hold. Brutal Jay! Keep up the great videos
I'm think of getting a new case, and this fits perfectly in my needs, and leave me budget for other things! Nice!
Bought a $45 Montech mid-tower at Microcenter last week w/ the 5600X3D bundle. Feels a little flimsy and all the fans included were Molex that need to be replaced eventually, but other than that, I really like it, especially for the price.
I built my first PC in a Montech X3 mesh about 5 months ago. I absolutely love it! Lots of airflow so everything stays nice and cool.
Dude I got a Montech case 3 years ago and it's great for the price. In fact after I got it I commented about it on a video from either your channel or Gamers Nexus cause nobody seemed to be talking about Montech back then.
Thank you, really appriciate you looking at budget stuff as is usually my price range.
I've been happy with the quality of the Montech Sky Two. They're my go to brand for cases now due to quality vs price
Glad to see montech step up and make affordable cases, I've used 2 previously and they weren't as feature rich.
I recently bought a Zalman T7 for my dads pc, i was upgrading his pc using my old 3700x x570 & 1080ti build. because his original case would not fit ATX, i picked up a new cheap one.
I left a honest review talking about how for the price of $50 it was a decent product, but mine had some incorrect stand off placement along with a couple stand offs being tapped at an angle so about 2/3 of the standoffs were not useable. Within a day of the review i was emailed saying my full purchase was refunded, and offered a replacement case on top of that.
I stuck with the first case as i had already built and given the pc to my father, but for a company to reach out over my "its ight" review and go above and beyond without request (and without asking for a better/new/different review), was a nice change of pace.
ive only ever built in a couple montech cases, but they are always really nice and look good too. Easy to work in as well. Too many people get caught up with the "big brand" names and some of these lesser known/smaller companies makes some really good stuff for good prices.
I've had a Montech case now for 4 yrs, good quality for the $$$$$
Montech was an OEM brand that made cases for brands you've heard of, which is why you never heard of them until around 3 years ago when they decided to sell directly to consumers. I'm sure they're still doing OEM stuff as well to keep their case prices low
Oh I'd absolutely buy that white one. Fantastic find, Jay & team, thanks for sharing.
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They make some well thought out case. I'm a Corsair D series case snob and won't take other design than it. Then I saw Montech stuffs, particular 1000 AIR series, then I be like "this is it, this is even better than Corsair stuff!" Popup front dust filter, hinged glass side panel, easy to take out front panel (not that you have to), and it's cheap, I WANT THIS! And then I found out that's the biggest size they make..... *instant sadness*. Only if they make the bigger size like around 5000D I would grab it over the Corsair even if the price is higher.
Also, Jay, those 2 pin LED button should be for hooking up to some RGB controller, for example, I just build my system using Asus TF120 fan (Sorry!) they included the ARGB hub that has 2 pin slot so you can control the hub using the front button.
Ordered the white Max. I currently have a NZXT H510 and it worked fine (even with the very poor air inlets) for a RTX2070. Upgraded to a RTX3080 and had to remove the glass panel to get enough air.
I like the fact that the IO is on the back side. That way you dont see the cables that come out of it.
I really hate looking at the IO cables through the glass in cases where its in the front.
I just ordered the white Max version for my wife's upgrade PC. Thanks for the video Jay, I am excited to build in this case now!
Thanks to Jay these will be $80 - $85 and $95 - $100 by the end of summer, A price increase do to popularity and demand much like the Vetroo V5 lol. I remember I bought my V5 at $20 with the $5 cupon and now is $35 but I think I seen it as high as $45.
That case looks pretty nice, especially for the price. I wish it was available when I built this pc, I would have gotten it any day over the nzxt h510i I went with at the time which cost more.
Montech PC case sales just massively went up!
Very nice budget case.
Bought this Montech case for my secondary computer. Love it except for that the LED button is hardwired to the reset cable. So now I can reset it with either button.