Review System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, using screws and spacers. As you can see, there is plenty of space above the board, while the bottom is flush against the shroud. Well-placed openings here mean you should still be able to attach all the cables easily. Naturally, if you were to install any fans to the shroud, things would get a little bit more difficult.


Adding SSDs is easily done as well. Simply take the plate, mount your drive, and put it back where it came from. Given the plate is fairly thick, the drive's SATA connectors are left with a bit more space than usual to connect bulky PSU connectors.


Including a 3.5" drive in your build takes a similar effort. You first have to take the cage out of the case before using your classic screw driver to secure the drive and, once filled, stick it back onto the floor. Rubber rings on the cage make the removal and re-insertion process tool-less and easy.


Sliding a PSU underneath the shroud is a bit tight, but things are fine once it is in place. There is plenty of room for you to use a longer unit within the XPG Starker.


With everything installed, the chassis makes a really clean impression on the inside because of the grommets. This also means that if you were to opt for the white variant, the end result should be just as nice. In the rear, I was able to clean up the cable mess with a bit of patience and effort by using the well-placed hooks for zip ties.

Finished Looks

Once turned on, you can clearly see the ARGB elements in the front light up. This is a really nice touch and looks quite organic in terms of the overall design of the Starker. The front cover will restrict airflow a little bit, so maybe XPG could release a variant that comes with a magnetic mesh front and and ARGB fans to appease those who crave more lighting in their lives.


That said, the chassis makes a nice impression, and you can see all your parts inside the case through the window. In the rear, everything is where you would expect it, with the ARGB glow of the rear fan clearly visible as well.

The built-in controller allows you to cycle through various animations and multi-color modes. As you can see below, there are also a number of solid color choices for you to pick from.