Mechanic Master C28

Name: Mechanic Master C28
Brand: Mechanic Master
SKU: 638f045b260cf71074f29f82
Rating: 2.3 (10 reviews)

Based on 10 reviews

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Great space optimization

Can accommodate bigger sized components

Ease of wire management

Durable

Good cooling performance

Not included fan and hard-disk brackets as shown in assembly work instructions and product image on Amazon

Sharp edges

None mentioned beyond the missing brackets and sharp edges

Verdict

The Mechanic Master C28 is a well-designed mATX case that offers good space optimization and the ability to accommodate bigger sized components. It has some sharp edges, but overall, it is a high-quality product. The case has received positive reviews for its durability and the ease of wire management. Some users have noted that the recommended GPU length is more of a recommendation than a requirement. However, the case is missing fan and hard-disk brackets, which are shown in the assembly work instructions and the third product image on Amazon. The case can fit big air coolers such as Noctua's NH-D15S or Thermalright's Frost Commander/Spirit 140 without any issue. Users have reported that their graphics cards do not get above 62c in the case with only the assistance of two Arctic F12s. Overall, the Mechanic Master C28 is a good choice for those who want a well-designed mATX case that can accommodate bigger sized components.

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Still, it would be awesome if I could use my atx PSU while waiting for the v850 SFX from CM. So I travelled far and wide, to the deepest depths of Taobao and numerous Chinese websites/forums to find this seemingly holy grail of sff cases (well at least for my use-case). Just one look and my jaw dropped when I saw the Mechanic Master C28, it literally took the best parts (that I wanted):.

*updated* The only advisable portably alternative to itx builds.

The media could not be loaded. *Update* A month + later and this case is still kickin'! I've gotten better at wire management with this one so modifying the guts of this beast has gotten progressively easier. As I'm sure many have found out already the recommended GPU length appears to be more of a ...

Can I get some suggestions on sub-20L cases that are excellent for air cooling? Almost ordered a Jonsplus i100 Pro before I realized it was 26L

The mechanic master are great mATX cases at 13 and 17 liters each that can support ITX boards as well. They're similar to the M1 and NR200P in size but with much better space optimization.

Check with the seller what comes in the order if you need the side fan and hard-disk brackets.

I completed the transfer of my ITX build from another case. It's a high quality products. The only down side is the missing fan and hard-disk brackets shown in the assembly work instructions, as well as the third product image in Amazon. I checked the manufacturer website and the bracket is not sold...

Mechanic Master C28 - Aircooling the 5800X & RX 6800 XT with a mATX motherboard.

Measuring in at 17.97L, the Mechanic Master C28 comes in on the larger side of SFF cases, however, what it brings to the table is the ability to accommodate bigger sized components as well. mATX motherboards, full sized ATX PSU, and big air coolers. Noctua's NH-D15S or Thermalright's Frost Commander/Spirit 140 will fit inside without any issue. I shifted from a NR200 to the C28 as I wanted a case that can fit a large air cooler, and not use a riser cable, and the C28 is fits those requirements while fitting bigger components.

Best SFF Micro ATX case

This case is the Mechanic Master C26. It has a tempered glass lanel I have no idea why the person whom listed it the way they did. But ignore that. The case is a solid metal case with a tempered glass panel. It is not acrylic. If you know anything about SFF, you should know what you are getting into...

Do any truly SFF cases exist for mATX?

New meshroom S can fit MATX: https://www.ssupd.co/products/meshroom-s

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Is Ultra High-End SFF Dead This Next Gen?

My red devil 6950 XT doesn't get above 62c in my Mechanic Master C28 with only the assistance of two Arctic F12s. Just like people trying to jam 2080tis into Dan A4s during Turing, it's more going to come down to intelligent parts selection and planning rather than everything coming to a fiery end.

Any nice sff Matx cases ?

I bought the mechanic master c28.

Some sharp edges but overall i like the case.

If you like the look :)

Specs

Brand

Electric Magic

Color

Black

Material

Aluminum

Acrylic

Compatible Devices

CPU

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