XPG Invader X Mid-Tower PC Case Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The full-fat XPG Invader X comes with an MSRP of just $169.99, but that comes with five fans pre-installed, all ARGB lit, as well as the riser cable equipment, which are combined easily $70-90 of the price. I can’t find pricing information for this stripped out model, however, my best guess would put it at $90-110, but I will update this if I find out otherwise.

Overview

The XPG Invader X is a welcome evolution of the already fantastic Invader series of PC cases. I’ve been a big fan of them for many years now, and they continue to deliver the quality, features and aesthetics that PC gamers are certain to love!

Of course, no case is perfect, but this case does get a lot of things right. The price is a bit on the high side, but if you’re getting all the fans and the riser cable included, well, it’s about the same price as adding all those things separately anyway. The front I/O panel being located on the bottom of the panel is fine if you’re placing this case on your desk. However, if you’re putting it on the floor, it’s a pain in the butt to reach your connectors and power buttons. That being said, I doubt many are buying a display case like this to just tuck it under their desk out of sight.

Hardware support is impressive, with room for extremely large graphics cards in horizontal and vertical configurations, and I love the swappable back plate for use with vertical GPU mounting. Large air coolers or big radiators are both welcome here too, giving you plenty of choice for how to build your high-end gaming PC.

The aesthetics are superb, helped largely by the extensive cable routing options. There’s a PSU shroud, lots of cable routing space behind the motherboard, Velcro straps, cable tie loops, and vast amounts of routing holes that support cable pass-through but also the latest hidden connector motherboard designs, ensuring that even first time builders can achieve something that looks professional.

Should I Buy One?

XPG has a tough fight in the case market, as competition is stronger than ever, with a few somewhat similar products on the market at similar prices right now. That being said XPG is a fantastic brand, and the inclusion of the dual backplates, the extensive cable routing options, the hidden connector motherboard support, and overall hardware support make this a very attractive option for those wanting a premium PC case that is going to look amazing in their gaming space.