Enermax MarbleShell MS30 Review 4

Enermax MarbleShell MS30 Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Enermax MarbleShell MS30 sells for US$80 excl. taxes.
  • Four fans out of the box
  • Interesting design
  • Can hold four 2.5" drives in individual trays
  • On the quiet side even with four fans
  • Well-rounded top I/O
  • Reset button may be used for the LEDs
  • Generic ARGB fan hub for easy expandability
  • Clean, clear glass side panel
  • Offers the usual front and top radiator setup possibilities of a modern case
  • Could potentially hold two more 2.5" drives than advertised
  • Includes Velcro strips
  • Protective plugs for I/O
  • Available in black or white
  • Break-out expansion slots covers
  • Resulting build not the cleanest
  • Radiator setups and long PSUs may pose an issue
  • No fan hub built into the ARGB PCB
  • Molex connectors on fans
  • Hub mounted ARGB lighting
The Enermax MarbleShell MS30 may only seem to have the unique front going for it when compared to the slew of other enclosures out there in this price range. But while first impressions and looks could be important to the budget-minded crowd, the MarbleShell MS30 manages to offer a few nice elements beyond that. On one hand, it is great to have four fans in a chassis at this price point. Sure, that is not really that unique, and yes, the choice of Molex and 3-pin connectors is annoying, and the hub-mounted ARGB elements don't lend themselves to being super bright. However, in combination with the universal ARGB hub, the Enermax MarbleShell MS30 manages to offer a good starting point for those wanting that kind of lighting in their build.

Its clean and clear window lends itself well to nicely showing off your hardware, especially with the addition of the three shroud-mounted SSDs frames. That having been said, I am not sure if the target audience of this case is the type that would spend money on three SSDs for their system. Long-term, having re-usable expansion slot covers or a PCB that also acts as a fan hub would have been more useful to most in that pricing segment.

All things considered, the Enermax MarbleShell MS30 offers a solid set of I/O and plenty of fans and functionality for your money, at a good price for budget-friendly builds.
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