The M808W Gaming Case from SaharaGaming thoroughly impressed me. This stunning, compact beast proves that you can house a mighty PC in the smallest of cages. Furthermore, it is available at a budget-friendly price. As such, you can create a head-turning machine without breaking the bank. Moreover, it comes with 4 striking modular fans pre-installed. Accordingly, you can reinvest the money you save to buy bigger and better hardware.
On top of this, it is exceptionally well-built, and the borderless tempered glass is a thing of beauty. Additionally, 99% of the design is well-considered, except for the black power cabling. This is a minor issue, but it is something that will irk OCD gamers. Thankfully, though, once your system is built, you will not see this unfortunate shortcoming. However, that issue to one side, this case will house the mightiest of modern GPUs. Therefore, there is no need to worry about modding the case or changing your components. Consequently, the M808W Gaming Case will tick many boxes.
What’s in the box of the M808W Gaming Case?
- The discreet packaging won’t blow your mind. However, I appreciated that it is recyclable and the understated finish juxtaposes the vibrant nature of its contents.
- The M808W Gaming Case is spectacular to look at! This case is built with airflow in mind. Thanks to the all-round exhaust points, you know that your high-end components will be able to breathe. Alongside this, the tempered glass is clean, clear, and wonderful to look at.
Technical aspects.
Building a custom PC can be a nerve-wracking experience. You may not know if components fit, or you may be worried about ventilation, mounting points, or cable management. Luckily, the M808W Gaming Case has each of these elements covered. The SaharaGaming website highlights every limitation possible when it comes to your components. Moreover, there are a ridiculous number of mounting points and gaps to run your power cables.
Alongside this, there is room for up to 2-3.5″ HDDs or 3-2.5″ SSDs. Subsequently, you will not need to worry about mounting each of your storage devices. Furthermore, your motherboard and PSU are conveniently placed towards the middle and rear of the case. As such, this looks pleasant to the eye whilst leaving plenty of room for other more aesthetically pleasing components.
Thanks to the massive 410mm GPU space, you will have ample room for a 4090 card if you so wish. On top of this, there are 5 expansion ports available to the rear. As this case is compatible with micro ATX or ITX mobos, you lose 2 expansion ports. However, this was never an inconvenience and I appreciated the compact but oddly spacious design.
Plenty of room for radiators.
I was blown away by the included 7-fin 120mm modular fans. The 3 bottom-mounted and rear-mounted ARGB fans are relatively heavy but fantastic to look at. Additionally, the case has a pre-installed ARGB hub. This compact unit can be mounted anywhere in the rear compartment and comes with 4 useful connectors. First, there are 2 4-pin fan connectors. Second, there are 2 5V RGB headers and a SATA power cable to keep things up to date.
You can run your system with just the included fans. However, if you are like me, you will want to maximise your cooling potential. Consequently, you can run an AIO cooler and up to 1x360mm radiator. Alternatively, you can include up to a 280mm side radiator that can be daisy-chained with the installed bottom and rear-mounted fans. There is room for a water-cooled unit as well if that is your preferred method. As such, there is plenty of room for different cooling methods depending on your style and your budget.
If you wish, you can order extra fans from SaharaGaming. I recommend clicking here to see the options available. However, if you want to mix and match, you can use a Corsair H150 RGB AIO cooler and third-party software to make everything sync. (Other coolers and fan combinations are available).
Usability.
The gaming PC case market is a competitive place. Not only do you need a case to look amazing, but more importantly, it has to be easy to use. Thankfully, the M808W Gaming Case is unbelievably user-friendly. There is ample room and ports for all of your cabling needs. Additionally, there are 2 magnetic dust covers to keep your dust-attracting components safe. On top of this, I was impressed by the mounting points and how easy this case was to take apart and put together.
The mounting for the mobo is impressive as there is ample room above and below to access every element. Moreover, you needn’t worry about access to your PSU or storage components. Furthermore, I found it easy to attach a range of fans or radiators to each mounting point. Accordingly, you can play around with your setup without worrying about running out of room or an unsightly finish.
Build quality.
The M808W Gaming Case is a premium device that doesn’t shy away. This striking white case has 2 tempered glass windows with a borderless connection. Additionally, it has silver and chrome accents and a tidy control panel integrated into the top panel. There are plenty of colour-matched hexagonal vent ports and a rear aluminium panel with circular vent ports. The top and bottom vents have a white magnetic dust cover that is both useful and attractive.
The tempered glass windows are clear and this helps enhance the light from the infinity mirrored RGB fans. Moreover, the borderless approach creates a seamless finish that looks great to the eye. The aforementioned control panel has a power button, reset button, LED controls, 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, and a microphone and headphone port. Disappointingly, there is no USB-C port and this may be a deciding factor for many gamers. Luckily, though, many monitors include this port, so it may not be as big a deal as I’m making out.
Is the M808W Gaming Case worth it?
The gaming case marketplace is saturated. Subsequently, it can be tough to choose the right one for your build. Thankfully, the M808W Gaming Case stands out from the crowd! Not only does it look fantastic, but it is affordable, and it has pre-installed fans and an ARGB hub included in the price. Consequently, if you want a compact Micro ATX or ITX-compatible case that is easy to use and wonderful to look at, then this is the one for you. Accordingly, I love this case and I recommend buying it here!
(More information on SaharaGaming can be found here!)
(Full disclosure! SaharaGaming provided a sample for this review.)
