XPG Starker Mid-Tower PC Case Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The XPG Starker Mid-Tower Tempered Glass RGB PC Case is available now on Amazon for £76 for the black version, and £82 for the white version. Of course, which one you like the best is really up to you, but I think they both have their merits. Overall though, they are the same case, it’s just the colour they’ve switched up. The price is fair for this case too, it’s not a bargain and it’s not overpriced either.

Overview

XPG make many of my favourite cases, and while I admit this is one of the less adventurous designs, I can’t argue with what you get for this price. Firstly, it’s a great looking case, it’s got a design that’s flashy enough to appeal to the gaming market while staying fairly understated too, so it wouldn’t look painfully out of place in your living room or even the office.

I like that it looks like it’s a clean front panel design, but really it’s got a huge amount of airflow. There are vents down the full height of the case, as well as those deep cut-outs, allowing for plenty of airflow. Sure, there’s only a 120mm fan in the front and one in the back, but the case will take up to three fans in the front, two in the top, and one in the rear. Of course, you can also have up to a 360mm radiator in the front and 280mm in the back should you need them. Airflow is great, but also clean thanks to the huge dust filter that covers the bottom of the case, the full-height filter in the front panel, and another large dust filter on the top of the case.

The RGB isn’t overdone on this case either, which some cool integrated ARGB effects on the front panel adding a highlight to the case. Of course, the ARGB fan in the rear syncs up with it, creating a nice unified effect. With the cables hooked up to your motherboard, you could sync it with other hardware too.

The build process was super easy too, thanks to loads of space under the PSU shroud, plenty more behind the motherboard, and large grommets and cut-outs throughout the case to ensure everything gets where it needs to be easily and cleanly.

Should I Buy One?

The XPG Starker is a very competitive case, offering plenty of room for high-end hardware, and providing options to deliver the level of airflow and cooling your system will need. I really love the subtle ARGB lighting, excellent cable routing options, and extensive implementation of dust filters. Overall, the Starker is an easy case to build in, but it’s also going to be an easy case to live with day to day.