A Closer Look - Outside

XPG classifies the Cruiser as a "Super Mid-Tower." This translates into a high mid-tower case that is deeper and wider than traditional enclosures, which gives the user more space for large coolers while also enabling the Cruiser to take on larger motherboards.


The front of the chassis consists of plastic, a 4 mm glass panel, and an aluminium strip down the right side. Its asymmetric design does not look bad at all, and XPG has done well to opt for a gray instead of black lining on the glass. The panel is gently tinted, so you will see your fans through it clearly. To remove the cover, first detach two screws holding it in place. XPG has taken the extra step of designing a mounting mechanism for it instead of simply relying on plastic clips which will eventually break. The fine mesh dust filter uses both magnets and screws it slides onto to stay in place. Overall, the engineering in this part of the case is well thought out and complete.


The main side panel of the XPG Cruiser is made out of that same 4 mm thick glass and sports a dark gray frame as well. Secured by classic thumb screws in the rear of the case, the surface of the panel is nice and clean as well. Turning the enclosure over, all you will find is a solid metal panel to hide your cable mess.


In the rear, starting from the bottom, the PSU bay has a single set of mounting holes, so its fan always facing downward. Above that are the seven horizontal and two dedicated, vertical expansion slots. XPG chose to protect them with individual, reusable white covers, and even placed a little white cap on the two vertical ones. In the very top is a 120/140 mm fan-mounting position.


The white mesh filter on top is held in place by magnets. Underneath of it are two sets of mounting holes for a pair of 120 or 140 mm fans. The mounting locations are handy when opting for a radiator of up to 280 mm, as it is put as far away from the motherboard as possible. XPG includes a full set of modern I/O. We have a USB-C, two USB 3.0, and an audio combo jack, with nice, consistent black plastic inlays. There is also a dedicated ARGB LED toggle button, so you are still left with the usual pair of power and reset buttons.


On the underside, things are rather simple with a classic, black metal mesh as a protective layer for the PSU bay, and white screws holding the floor-mounted HDD cage in its chosen position through elongated mounting holes.