Popular memory maker GSkill is dipping its toes in the PC case market and announced the MD2 mid-tower chassis. Available in black or white, the MD2 features a tempered side panel, front panel ARGB lighting, and plenty of cooling options. GSkill didn’t mention a price or when these would be on the market. Stay tuned for future information from G.Skill. For more details, please see G.Skill’s official press release below.
G.Skill MD2
(5 August 2022) – G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd. is excited to announce the MD2 mid-tower PC case, a stylish ATX case designed for high-performance builds, featuring a sleek front panel design. Available in black or white, the MD2 mid-tower case is designed for versatile cooling options, a spacious interior, and comes with a 4mm tempered-glass side panel to show off the internal system hardware.
G.Skill MD2
G.Skill MD2
Stylish Front Intake Panel
The MD2 case front panel design is inspired by the S-curves of race tracks and incorporates side vents for improved airflow to keep internal components cool. The front panel RGB lighting is designed with a spring-loaded contact, in place of wiring, for easy removal and easy access during front fan installation or cleaning the front magnetic filter.
G.Skill MD2
G.Skill MD2
Versatile Cooling Options
The roomy interior of the MD2 case offers a multitude of cooling configuration options to help keep internal components stay cool, with space for up to 7 case fans along the front, top, and rear of the case, or simultaneously up to two 360mm water-cooling radiators.
G.Skill MD2
Spacious Interior Design
Designed to accommodate high-end hardware components, the MD2 case supports graphics cards of up to 395mm in length and supports CPU air coolers of up to 170mm in height. The MD2 case also offers ample storage drive installation options with up to two 2.5” SSD mounts and two convertible 2.5”/3.5” drive bays.
John started writing and reviewing PC components for Overclockers.com in 2015, but his passion for PCs dates all the way back to the early 1980s. His first personal computer was a Commodore 64 with a cassette drive. As a dedicated member of the news team, he focuses his articles on new product releases and software updates. He reviews a wide variety of PC components including chassis, storage drives, keyboards, and more. John works in technology as a C.A.D. designer for a major automotive manufacturer. His other passions in life include motorcycles, hunting, guns, and football.
G.Skill recently announced a new DDR5-8000 CL38 48 GB (24GBx2) Trident Z5 RGB memory kit. While G.Skill has announced reaching DDR5-8000 memory before, this is the first kit rated for 8000 MHz out of the box without overclocking. Additionally, these kits feature 24GB capacity per module and a tighter than standard CAS Latency. This latest memory kit supports Intel’s XMP 3.0 specifications and is expected to be available in April 2023. Pricing was not included in the G.Skill press release shared below.
We’re here today with a Lian Li case that isn’t your typical fare, at least for the systems I typically build. Why, you may ask? Because the Lian Li PC-Q28 is tiny. Sit back, relax and have a read through to find out why you’d want such a tiny case – and find out why we like it so much.
The 72-7712 Digital Thermometer from Tenma Test Equipment is a dual thermocouple meter with internal logging capability, USB output for saving logged data, and software up-link. This unit can become an integral part of a PC testing arsenal by allowing for isolation of case hot spots, heat sink testing, and LN2/Dry Ice work. The limitations start to change and the performance bar can be raised when you know where it is hot and where it is not.
Same here. The only concern I have with this case (without physically reviewing it) is airflow. That solid front panel only has intake mesh on the right side. In my experience, this is enough for idle operation, but once you apply a heavy load the chassis will begin starving for cool air.
Note: I have not reviewed this case so my above comment is simply an observational opinion.
Somehow I doubt it. Their PC cases don't sell well and don't have good reviews, and they are not really pushing to release many new products other than RAM. The main problem that people mention is the airflow.
Knowing G.Skill, they will work to improve it so we can count on something new and better in some time, but mATX isn't really popular. Most users pick compact ATX cases for mATX motherboards as they are nearly as large as mATX cases.
I get that it's ugly to some people, but mesh / vented front panels or side intakes are the way to go, especially for air cooling. In my experience those small gaps are not enough to do anything, and pulling air through the PSU shroud and the inevitable tangle of wires (even with modular) is not ideal.
I get that it's ugly to some people, but mesh / vented front panels or side intakes are the way to go, especially for air cooling. In my experience those small gaps are not enough to do anything, and pulling air through the PSU shroud and the inevitable tangle of wires (even with modular) is not ideal.
Jonsbo, Lian-Li (at least in some products), and some other brands solved it in another way, and their cases look much better. They simply used bottom-to-top airflow, and even with solid front and glass side panels, these cases are recommended for passive CPU cooling by Noctua.
With so many failed designs from most available brands, I just don't get they are testing these products in the first place. Popular brands like Phanteks or NZXT are redesigning their old products adding front mesh or other things. It took them 3 years+ of users' complaints to react. The list of brands is much longer.
I agree. Alot of the cases I've seen over time has had subtle changes (upgrades) yet the airflow of these cases are horrible, not to mention down right fugly. There are some cases that are just gorgeous and airflow design is top notch.
I can't believe someone is asking $170 for this hunk of steel. I still have one with a side vent hacked into the panel and the van grilles snipped out and replaced with wire ones. https://www.ebay.com/itm/325384276304
But I remember when that was a "good case." When did case designers decide that a solidvented front panel was ugly. I definitely get the appeal of the "aquarium case" with a glass front panel, in exchange for blocking the airflow you get to see inside the PC. On the other hand, I have no idea why people think a solid piece of plastic is aesthetically superior to mesh or vents.
G.Skill MD2
13 replies
Loading new replies...
Member
"That Backfired" Senior Member
Senior Forum Spammer
Benching Team Leader
Senior Member
Benching Team Leader
Dreadnought Class Senior
Senior Member
Dreadnought Class Senior
What have I done! Member
Join the full discussion at the Overclockers Forums →