A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the MSI MEG Prospect 700R is quite the bulky chassis. Both from a width and depth perspective. In terms of height, one could consider the enclosure slightly taller than usual but overall, it feels really hefty with quite the tangible material mix. Clean straight lines and pronounced edges dictate the look with the forward leaning front making it somewhat more menacing.


Looking at the front of the MEG Prospect 700R, the side elements are part of the side panels and encroach toward the top more than the bottom, with venting for the fans at the center of the design. In the rear, the chassis looks to be utilizing a traditional layout with the PSU bay at the bottom.


Both sides of the case utilize hinges which are covered to add to the overall design of the case. The extensions of the panels are what allow for the inward bend at the front of the chassis. MSI has done an excellent job regarding design details as these front extensions also have the same shape at the bottom as the feet in the back for a uniform look, the triangular air vent leans forward too and as such feels like an organic design aspect on top of providing functionality.


You may easily access the dust filter and fans by opening the side panels up to take off the metal air vent cover which then gives you unobstructed reach to pull off the fine mesh dust filter. While the dust filter looks pretty generic, MSI has done a great job to make sure the support structure lines up perfectly with each of the three, ARGB equipped intake fans.


The absolute centerpiece of the chassis is certainly the 4.3" IPS display embedded at the top of the enclosure. It is not simply an LCD display, but MSI has gone the extra mile by including an embedded system into it and making it a touch screen. this means you can control all the core elements of the fans and lighting while making the use of software optional to get a few additional insights that require internet access. In terms of IO, the MEG Prospect 700R offers the usual modern setup consisting of a USB-C port, dual audio plugs and two black USB 3.0 connectors.


At the back, on the very bottom between the side panel hinges, there is a removable PSU frame with four captive thumb screws. Above that, the MEG Prospect 700R has the classic seven expansion slots with reusable protective covers. In the very top, there is that fourth 140 mm fan, this time set to exhaust out the back of the enclosure. There is plenty of room above the rear fan, so you should have no issues installing liquid cooling on the ceiling of the chassis.


On top the vent is designed the same way as the one on the side, using triangles that fade out towards the back, which is a nice touch. You may remove the metal panel to reveal a full coverage, removable, fine mesh filter, under which there are mounting possibilities for either three 120/140 mm fans or a 360 mm liquid cooling system.


The entire underside of the chassis is covered by an identical dust filter which you may remove by sliding it out the back of the chassis.