Endorfy ARX 500 Air ARGB Mid-Tower Case Review
Peter Donnell / 1 week ago
The world of PC hardware is constantly evolving, with new brands emerging and vying for the attention of enthusiasts and gamers alike. Endorfy, while a relatively fresh face on the scene, has been making a strong impression with its commitment to both style and functionality. Their approach is clearly resonating, as evidenced by their growing popularity and positive reception. I’ve experienced their quality firsthand, having used their gaming mouse daily for the past 7 months – it’s become an indispensable part of my setup.
Now, Endorfy sets its sights on the PC chassis market with the Arx 500 Air, a mid-tower case that aims to deliver a winning combination of airflow, component support, and visual appeal in a more compact form factor compared to their Arx 700.
Endorfy Arx 500 Air ARGB
The Arx 500 Air comes in two distinct flavours: a sleek, minimalist non-RGB version for those who prefer a clean aesthetic, and an ARGB-equipped model for users who crave that extra touch of customisable lighting. This choice allows builders to tailor their system’s look to their individual preferences. But aesthetics are only part of the equation. Endorfy has placed a strong emphasis on cooling performance, recognising the critical role it plays in maintaining a stable and high-performing system.
With a mesh front panel designed to maximise airflow, the Arx 500 Air provides ample breathing room for your components. It accommodates a variety of fan configurations and supports radiators up to 360mm in the front, ensuring compatibility with even the most demanding cooling setups. Whether you’re running a high-end CPU or pushing your graphics card to its limits, the Arx 500 Air seems well-equipped to handle the thermal load; handy when the latest Nvidia GPUs are throwing out 600w of heat.
Features
- Excellent Airflow: The case is designed for optimal airflow with a mesh front panel and plenty of space for fans.
- Spacious Interior: The Arx 500 Air is one of the largest cases on the market, with enough space to fit most graphics cards and cooling systems.
- Tempered Glass Side Panel: Show off your components with the tempered glass side panel.
- Versatile Cooling Options: Supports multiple radiator sizes (up to 360 mm in the front) and fan configurations.
- Cable Management: Features well-placed cut-outs and grommets for easy cable routing and a clean build.
- Front Panel Connectivity: Includes USB 3.0 ports and audio jacks for easy access.
- Dust Filters: Includes dust filters on the top, front, and bottom to help keep your system clean.
- Support for High-End Components: Can accommodate large graphics cards (up to 415 mm) and CPU coolers (up to 177 mm).
What Endorfy Had to Say
“This is one of the largest cases we’ve ever created, only slightly shorter than Arx 700 series. It measures 486×228×429 mm – enough to fit a tall cooling system (up to 179 mm), 7 fans (including 5 Stratus 140 PWM that we give you for a good start), and most graphics cards available on the market (up to 350 mm long). Everything sits in a pleasant breeze, because the finely perforated front and top panels let in fresh air and block dust. You can check it out through the tempered glass window.” – Endorfy