A Closer Look - Outside

Looking at the front, you will find the MSI logo prominently placed in the top between the two glass panels, so those who opt for an MSI GPU and motherboard can add their chassis to the aesthetic as well. Unlike the 110M we reviewed in the past, the cover feels quite sturdy this time around. 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 now classic ARGB units that may be controlled with the built-in PCB or your motherboard. 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.


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. The front panel has strips of mesh on either side to give you as much air flow as possible.


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 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. Taking a closer look at the I/O of the MSI MPG Gungnir 120R, 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 120R and 111M as the 110R, which is the only model to take advantage of this out-of-the-box. In terms of I/O, there are two USB 3.0, one USB-C, and the usual pair of audio ports.


On the underside, you will find a basic metal mesh filter to protect the PSU from dirt and grime. This implementation means that you will have to tip over your system when wanting to remove it for cleaning unfortunately.