A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the XPG Battlecruiser does not only feel sturdy, but the asymmetrical design is a pretty nifty touch. The front glass panel is pretty far away from the fans, so lack of airflow should not be a worry. You can clearly see the three pre-installed fans behind the glass as well.


I am quite happy with the choice of materials in the front as XPG has placed a branded aluminium strip to the right of the glass. You may take the front panel off by first unscrewing two thumb screws on the underside of the chassis, after which the whole contraption may be lifted up and away. A well-placed, fine dust filter protects all three ARGB fans from dirt and grime and allows for easy maintenance. In the rear, the Battlecruiser provides us with a glimpse of its internal layout, which can be considered appropriate for a modern enclosure.


The two full glass side panels on the case are held in place by a pair of thumb screws each. XPG has done a great job at keeping the panels themselves clean and tidy for the best looks, and the level of tint is a good compromise between visibility and the ability to hide imperfections. That having been said, many other cases with two such panels actually tint the one covering the backside of the motherboard tray more so that your cables aren't too visible.


On top, you will find the fourth and final glass panel which once again gives you plenty of room for any ceiling mounted fans to push hot air out easily. A magnetic metal mesh filter has been placed over the entire top to keep dirt out as well. Thanks to the mounting frame, you may install up to three 120 mm fans or a 360 mm radiator here without sacrificing any component compatibility. The XPG Battlecruiser comes with a modern set of IO which ditches the aging USB 2.0 ports and instead goes for two 3.0 and a USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C connector. Naturally, you will also find a pair of audio plugs alongside the power and reset buttons. There is also a small RGB light toggle switch. While this is great, it looks just like the reset button right next to it. This means odds are high that you will end up power cycling your system instead if you are not careful.


The 120 mm exhaust fan in the top of the rear sits in elongated mounting holes, so you may adjust its height to best suit your internal cooling needs. Below that are the seven traditional fans and two vertical ones, so any GPU could be shown off to curious onlookers. As is the case most of the time, the required ribbon cable is an additional purchase and not includes with the XPG Battlecruiser. A square cutout in the very bottom is where you will slide in your power supply during assembly.


A full-sized dust filter on the underside means that all possible intake areas are covered, so you won't have to worry about your system clogging up over time.