MSI Nighthawk Case Review

Conclusions

Even though the first cases released by MSI are budget products targeted to system integrators and bundled packages, the company says it will release enthusiast-level cases within the next few months. The Nighthawk faces serious competition from the In Win Mana 136 (USD 70) and several cases from NZXT. If you like the memory card reader and the 200 mm fan on the left panel, this case can be an option, but if you don’t care about these features, we think you will be getting a better deal by picking one of its competitors.

Strong Points

• Air filter for the power supply, top, bottom, and front fans
• Vented slot covers
• Comes with a 12-in-1 memory card reader
• A huge hole in the motherboard tray for accessing the backplate of the CPU cooler

Weak Points

• Looks cheap
• You can’t route cables behind the motherboard tray
• Has only one 2.5” bay
• Has only one USB 3.0 port
• No anti-vibration mechanisms for 3.5” devices