MSI Maestro 900R PC case review
The Maestro is a monstrous PC chassis with premium pretentions it just fails to grasp.
On a quiet Monday, the author found themselves in the office with a heavy task ahead. The MSI Maestro 900R PC case needed to be lifted and placed on the test bench desk. The weight of the case, coupled with the author's age, made it a challenging task, even causing a minor spasm in their back muscles. The case is a full tower, measuring 695 x 379 x 671 mm and weighing 33 kg, requiring a two-person job to move it around.
The Maestro 900R boasts a high-end aesthetic with black and gold trim, but some elements detract from its premium pricing. The metal lid only covers half of the dust filter for the 360 mm cooler, and the motherboard and GPU outputs are hidden behind tempered glass shields. While the case has ample front panel USB ports, accessing the I/O panel of the motherboard can be cumbersome.
On the positive side, the wraparound glass and large central motherboard tray are visually appealing and offer plenty of working space. The removable motherboard tray makes the building process easier, and the case has a wide range of supported form factors, drive mounts, and expansion slots. However, the heavy weight, accessibility issues, and high price make the MSI Maestro 900R more suited for someone with significant financial means and a penchant for high-end, visually impressive hardware.
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