Complete System
Building into the Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 was simple enough, as it isn’t exactly an innovative or new design, in fact, I feel like I’ve built into this case many times before over the last 20 years or so, as it doesn’t really mess around with what has already proven to be a winning formula.
That being said, it’s a nice case, and being able to get a decently powerful SFX power supply these days is a huge advantage, such as the 1000W units I’ve been reviewing recently, powering a flagship graphics card and any of the most powerful consumer CPUs is now possible, even in a smaller form factor PC case.
One good thing about having the GPU mounted vertically like this is that it acts as a bit of a cable hider, covering up the bulk of the motherboard, you see more GPU and less power connectors and SATA cables, which is great.
There’s a decent amount of room for an air cooler, but keep in mind, anything tall is going to conflict with your graphics card, so a low profile design would certainly be best.
However, there is room for up to a 280mm AIO in the top, and when it comes to getting big performance from a smaller case like this, AIO cooling is going to give you more bang for your buck, even if they can be a bit of a pain to fit into smaller cases, it’s worth it.
Overall though, this is a smart looking case, and with the glass back in place, it’s very presentable, compact and would look great placed up on your desk. I think I would like the white version a little more myself, but the matte grey is certainly good looking too. The optional tempered glass window is a nice addition too, if you want to show off your hardware.
