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Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack vs MSI MPG Gungnir 300R: Comparison
Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack vs MSI MPG Gungnir 300R: the included fans difference
The gap that matters here is included fans: Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack 1 against MSI MPG Gungnir 300R 4, which puts MSI MPG Gungnir 300R 75% ahead. Panel type is not the same on both, Modular mesh or tempered glass flat-pack panels on the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack versus Tempered glass, panoramic front and side on the MSI MPG Gungnir 300R.
Which should you buy, Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack or MSI MPG Gungnir 300R?
Buy the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack for builders who like to change their case's look over time and standard ATX gaming builds wanting some visual customization, though it is not the pick for budget builds where extra panels aren't in the budget and anyone who wants a complete look out of the box. It also earns its place with anyone who wants to try a mesh and glass mix-and-match look. The MSI MPG Gungnir 300R is the one to take for budget RGB showcase builds and MSI ecosystem builds using Mystic Light, though it is the wrong buy for GPUs longer than 340mm and E-ATX motherboards. Our rating of the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack (7.5/10): A fun, genuinely modular case if you want to change its look over time, though the base kit alone is a fairly plain mid-tower. Our rating of the MSI MPG Gungnir 300R (7.5/10): excellent fan-count value for a glass showcase case, just double-check your GPU length against the tighter clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack and MSI MPG Gungnir 300R differ on gpu clearance?
Yes. GPU Clearance reads 370 mm on the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack versus 340 mm on the MSI MPG Gungnir 300R.
Is the Case Type the same on the Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack and MSI MPG Gungnir 300R?
It is. Both are listed at Mid-Tower, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Motherboard Support
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- ATX, mATX, ITX
Case Type
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Mid-Tower
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Mid-Tower
Panel Type
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Modular mesh or tempered glass flat-pack panels
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Tempered glass, panoramic front and side
GPU Clearance
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- 370 mmBest
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 340 mm-8%
CPU Cooler Clearance
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- 165 mm-3%
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 170 mmBest
Included Fans
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- 1-75%
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- 4Best
Radiator Support
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Front 360mm, Top 280mm
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Front up to 360mm, top up to 360mm
Front USB-C
- Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
- Yes
- MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack if you want the higher GPU clearance (370 mm vs 340 mm).
Choose MSI MPG Gungnir 300R if you want the higher CPU cooler clearance (170 mm vs 165 mm) and the higher included fans (4 vs 1).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack | MSI MPG Gungnir 300R |
|---|---|---|
| Cooler Master Store | View on Cooler Master Store | |
| MSI | $110.00 View on MSI |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Cooler Master Qube 500 Flatpack
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A fun, genuinely modular case if you want to change its look over time, though the base kit alone is a fairly plain mid-tower.
MSI MPG Gungnir 300R
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Excellent fan-count value for a glass showcase case, just double-check your GPU length against the tighter clearance.