A Closer Look - Inside

Taking a look inside, it becomes apparent that the frame is of better quality than most $80-$100 cases out there, which is quite refreshing. Everything feels very solid, and the shroud sports the MSI logo, with a single metal 2.5" tray at the center so that you may show off an SSD of yours.


On the opposite site are three rubber grommets for three of five cable-routing holes, which is an odd choice. I would have loved to see all of these have one. There is another 2.5" drive tray next to two stand-offs which would hold the ARGB controller in the 111R. Towards the front, MSI has done an excellent job with the included Velcro strips, which are screwed down on one end, so you are able to easily group cables tightly when doing your cable management.


Towards the front, the HDD cage underneath the shroud may hold two 2.5 or 3.5" drives on each individual plastic tray. If you want to install a 360 mm radiator, you have to tip your system over and unscrew the case stand in the front to access those securing the cage. While not the end of the world, it is quite user-unfriendly, and essentially every other brand has either managed to provide direct access to such screws or engineered a tool-less way to move the cage around without having to go through so much trouble. Above that, you will find the three fans as the entire front is intended for cooling.


The PSU bay on the underside comes with a uniquely shaped vent and four foam squares on which the unit will sit. Above that are the seven expansion slots topped by the black 120 mm exhaust fan. Interestingly enough, the fans in the front come with rubber anti-vibration pads, while this one lacks those even though it uses exactly the same housing. This seems to be an odd cost-saving measure.


Taking a look at the ceiling, you can clearly see how far from the motherboard the mounting holes have been placed—you will not have to worry about any liquid cooling getting in the way of your components. It is also nice to see a solid PCB for the I/O and buttons next to it.


All the cables within the MSI MPG Gungnir 110M are sleeved black, and the I/O cables are all round. While this is fine, plenty of brands have transitioned to flat and thus more flexible cables for easier cable management. The leads for the rest of the top panel are labeled clearly, including the one for the LED switch.