A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the MSI MPG Gungnir 110M looks clean and quite understated, lacking any curves. Instead, edgy straight lines dominate the front look, while the rest of the chassis is all steel and glass.


Looking at the front, you will find the MSI logo in the top-right corner, so those who opt for an MSI GPU and motherboard can add the chassis to the look as well. The cover is a bit on the soft side and flexes easily under pressure, which is unfortunate. In comparison, other US$100 cases don't have that issue.

You may pull the cover off to reveal a dust filter that protects the three fans in the front. Once removed, you have access to the 120 mm intake units. These come with LEDs which are not adjustable, so you will have to live with the blue/violet color mix they emit. This is an odd choice as many cases in the $80 range provide three RGB intake fans these days. Interestingly enough, the MSI MPG Gungnir 111M does at least offer ARGB fans with motherboard control and, while still lacking a dedicated ARGB or even fan/ARGB controller, it also costs the same as the 110M.

In the rear the PSU bay is located on the bottom and the interior is laid out in a traditional fashion.


The side glass panel is clean and lacks tinting, so you are easily able to see your installed hardware. It also comes with a nice black frame which is a bit thicker than most we have seen. On the opposite side is a solid steel panel.


In the bottom, the PSU bay comes with a single set of screw holes, so you'll know exactly which way to install your unit. Above that are the traditional seven expansion slots with individual, reusable covers that are held in place by screws. An exterior cover closes that gap while still giving you access to those screws. In the very top is a fourth 120 mm fan set to push air out the back of the case. It is all black and does not come with any embedded LEDs.


In the top, you will find a magnetic dust filter that covers mounting possibilities for two 120 or 140 mm fans. Alternatively, you may install liquid cooling of up to 240 mm, according to MSI. Taking a closer look at the I/O of the MSI MPG Gungnir 110M, it comes with a power, reset, and dedicated LED power button. The latter is weird since the case itself does not come with a built-in RGB controller. It looks as though MSI is using the same IO for the 110M and 111M as the 110R, which is the only one to take advantage of this out-of-the-box. In terms of plugs, there are two USB 3.0, one USB-C, and the usual pair of audio ports.


On the underside are two large, triangular plastic pieces that act as feet. Looks like one has openings for PSU airflow through a metal mesh filter, while the other in the front actually blocks two HDD cage screws.