Test System

Assembly

We spent a bit of time routing wires and placing the RGB/fan controller first, which then makes the installation of the mini ITX board much easier. As the AIO is from a third party, we won't dive into too much detail on how to install it. After all, CUK had no say in how Cooler Master designed it. However, if you want to know more, you can read up on one of our Masterliquid reviews as it uses the same method. As you can see, the board fits well with all the cables disappearing nicely around the board as there is plenty of space for the braided tubing of the cooler alongside pretty high ADATA memory.


We chose to install the SSD in its tray before screwing it down. This spot is where you would want it if showing off your storage choice is important to you. It fits well, and the cable mess here is minimized as well.


Adding a GPU on the other side is simple as it just clicks into the slot and is secured with classic screws. The GeForce 2080 has more than enough room, so even bulky cards should fit a forward cooling solution. While we have the long GPU installed for the pictures, the benchmarks will be done with the shorter variant for overall consistency. All the cable mess is contained underneath the shroud and away from view once the panels are back in place, while the main side with the motherboard makes a clean enough impression to be shown off through the window panel without shame.

Finished Looks

With the last piece installed, you may put the covers back on and use the thumb screws to secure them. The light of the ARGB fans is a welcome sight as it spices up otherwise clean looks, especially as most of us who use this case will probably be gamers. That said, something like Noctua Redux fans would look pretty spiffy in the front as well. A small blue LED lets you know that the system is actually powered on.


You can clearly see all the parts on the motherboard side because there is no heavy tinting. The Cooler Master ARGB cannot be connected to the shipped controller, so the best scenario would be for you to connect the CUK controller to the motherboard with the cooler and sync it all up via software if that is important to you. On the opposite side, you can clearly see the GPU through the large vents, and the ARGB strip lights things up really nicely as well. The one big downside other than the fact that Acrylic scratches easily is the lack of any dust proofing in this area, so your GPU will pull in plenty of it over time.


Taking a quick look at the rear, you can clearly see on which side the motherboard resides and what is taken up by the GPU. All the connections are easily accessible, and the bottom-mounted PSU means you can plug your lead directly into it.


You may cycle through three main colors with the remote, along with several single and multi-colored animations. Alternatively, the use of the reset button or even your motherboard software is possible.