COOLERMASTER Q500L - IT'S BIGGER ON THE INSIDE!

Tom Parton · 30 Sep 2019 at 11:32

@Callum Wilkinson - Give @Ron_CM a Direct message with your email details (that way we don't need to pass it between three of us)

If anything else is needed give me a shout

Callum Wilkinson · 5 Oct 2019 at 17:45

Thanks for the help

jonchaz · 16 Oct 2019 at 20:06

I need a compact ATX case to fit into a tight space and the Q500L seems almost perfect. The only problem is the width of 230 mm, as I only have 225 mm available. However looking at photos of the case I notice the side panel thumb screws stick out roughly 5 mm on each side. I'm quite handy and reckon I could probably replace these with countersunk screws, I realise this would invalidate the warranty.

So assuming 230 mm is the width of the case with the thumb screws, could someone please tell me how wide the case is without them?

Callum Wilkinson · 17 Oct 2019 at 12:24

Hey guys I'm still interested in grabbing an extra filter if your able to help me out

Callum Wilkinson · 17 Oct 2019 at 12:33

@jonchaz If you take the feet and thumb screws out of the equation I reckon the case is 210-215mm wide now that is without anything to secure the plastic side panel and with no clearance at all. Also keep in mind the power button, two usb ports and two audio jack's are located on the plastic side panel.

I personally love the case I think it looks great.

Hope that helps

jonchaz · 17 Oct 2019 at 15:00

Thank you for taking the time to check Callum, that's really helpful.

Callum Wilkinson · 18 Oct 2019 at 10:04

No worries @jonchaz hope it works out mate

chippy08 · 29 Oct 2019 at 13:55

Did anyone buy this Q500l case as the reviews i seen said the cooling in this case is rubbish. can anyone one say differently

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3n80GxU-Zs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYDmcSE9KII

Callum Wilkinson · 30 Oct 2019 at 01:05

I find the heat levels a touch high to be honest, not too bad though. I modified the case as some people had mentioned elsewhere by drilling out the holes wider in front of the fans that improved the temps. The case set up is exactly what I was looking for though.
Temps can get up to 75C+ on high load.

For reference I'm using an x470 gaming pro carbon mobo with a Ryzen 2700x (OC to 4.15Ghz), RX 580 8GB and overclocked memory at 3000 Mhz. Tried with the stock cooler but opted for a liquid cooler. Also have the case horizontally set up.

Hope that helps

** COOLERMASTER Q500L - IT'S BIGGER ON THE INSIDE! **

COOLERMASTER Q500L - IT'S BIGGER ON THE INSIDE!