The Chieftec BX-10B-OP clocks in at an adequate price as that includes taxes in Europe. For the cost the body and build materials of the frame and exterior panels are excellent. Dual-glass and thick steel make it feel very sturdy, but in the end, that is not typically something people will end up remembering when building their systems.

Once you look past the strong bones and shell of the BX-10B-OP, several questions come up with no clear reason why Chieftec decided to go that route. From the restricted front vent size and the restrictive dust filter and exterior design to the USB-C, which isn't the full-fledged implementation, things don't feel very cohesive. While the case does a bit of everything, it - or better the form factor it provides - tends to require sacrifices on every front. And that may be why you won't find a lot of alternative offerings that do the same. A long PSU means a short GPU. The placement of the power supply limits the AIO size to 240 mm, The fan placements on the floor means potentially no 3.5" drive or thinner GPUs. As such, the Chieftec BX-10B-OP can't sell itself as a higher-end gamer case, especially with the thick and beefy GPUs of the latest generation. Coupled with the restrictive air flow, the case would struggle with the thermals of such a system as well.

However, even with all the compromises, the result is still a compact m-ATX case that offers 240 mm AIO support, a good four storage drives potentially and the ability to use a more affordable ATX PSU. That all means that if you are building a mainstream system, this could be a choice if you don't like the constraints of ITX enclosures, but don't want to go for a Mid-Tower either. That could also explain the USB-C port which is really just the same as the USB-A connector. But then, one may question the choice of a second glass panel, as that is purely cosmetic and unnecessary raises the cost of acquisition which is so important to the audience the BX-10B-OP would fit best.

So, if you love the clean design, its size and aren't building an air cooled system in combination with some extra fans or a mainstream AIO - the BX-10B-OP is recommendable as a clean, solid option that stands out in an RGB ridden world.