As the MSI MPG Gungnir 120R is one of several cases in the line-up which all use the same body, it really comes down to what you get for your money. At $120, the MPG Gungnir 120R is certainly not the cheapest mid-tower with ARGB fans out there, but it does give you a very solid frame and thick glass panel for your money. On the exterior, the 120R also provides two glass panels on the front, while more affordable Gungnir variants employ plastic or mesh instead.

The interior of the case sports a very traditional layout. All your hardware will fit just fine, with the usual shroud covering your power supply and hard drives. Having grommets on the major opening is also a nice touch that helps to keep the interior as clean as possible. However, for a case of this price, the Gungnir series is still feels a bit limiting or too simple in several areas. The underside dust filter should really be easily removable or one would expect to find grommets on all openings - especially as they are all the same size. And, only having support for a 240 mm AIO in the ceiling at most may be a dealbreaker to some, with other case options out there at a similar price point offering more room.

On the upside, the MPG Gungnir 120R manages to score brownie points beyond its good build quality with the four ARGB fans and ARGB controller. The I/O also sports a USB-C port which is essentially a must for a case of this price point. Velcro strips and plenty of hooks for zip ties make cable management an overall positive experience as well.

In the end, the MSI MPG Gungnir 120R really caters as a case option for MSI brand fans that don't want a chassis which is too big. It doesn't try to re-invent the wheel, nor does it push the boundaries for cooling, space, cable management or functionality. In other words, you get exactly what you are shown, but the price ends up pitting it against more capable enclosures, which make the MSI MPG Gungnir 120R more of a fan focused enclosure than a mass market contender.