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Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 vs MSI MAG FORGE 110R

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all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG FORGE 110R at 6.1/10.

The Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 leads on airflow and cooling and build and ease of building.

They score the same on space and compatibility, noise and value.

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

6.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The NR200P V2 is for people building a compact Mini-ITX PC around a long graphics card. It suits builders who like tool-free panel access and are happy to add fans or a radiator. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a quiet build straight away.

Typically about £99.22 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MSI MAG FORGE 110R

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R is for budget builders who want a full-size ATX mid-tower with room for a long graphics card and a 240 mm radiator. It suits people who plan to add their own fans, since only one is fitted. One owner mentions good space and cable management, and two praise value for money.

Typically about £73.37 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2MSI MAG FORGE 110R
Airflow and cooling30%6/105/10
Build and ease of building20%8/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/107/10
Overall6.6/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecCooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2MSI MAG FORGE 110R
Case typeMini-ITX case, 18.25L volume, 360 × 185 × 274 mm excluding protrusions (372 × 185 × 292 mm including)Mid-Tower
Board sizesMini-ITX only, maximum board size 170 × 180 mmATX / M-ATX / ITX
Max GPU length356 mm maximum length, 160 mm maximum height (US page and store list 357 mm, a 1 mm discrepancy)330 mm
Max cooler heightnot listed160 mm
PSU supportnot listedATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)
Radiators240 mm and 280 mm liquid coolers, top mountFront 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mm
FansOne pre-installed 120 mm PWM SickleFlow fan at bottom (650–1,800 rpm); top mounts 120/140 mm x2; floor mounts 120 mm x2Pre-installed 1 x 120 mm ARGB rear; support Front 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Top 2 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm, Rear 1 x 120 mm
Drive baysOne 3.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed), one 2.5/3.5-inch combo bay, one 2.5-inch bay (two if bottom fan removed); no 5.25-inch bays3 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in

Strengths and weaknesses

Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2

  • + Tool-free pinned panels and removable GPU panel
  • + Takes 356 mm graphics cards and 280 mm radiators
  • + Riser cable and GPU holder included
  • − Only one fan included
  • − Glass panel restricts graphics card airflow
  • − Fans reported ramping to 100% under load

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a quiet build without adjusting fan behaviour
  • Anyone planning a larger motherboard than Mini-ITX
  • Builders who want a glass side panel and the best graphics card cooling
Read the full Cooler Master MasterBox NR200P V2 review ›

MSI MAG FORGE 110R

  • + Fits graphics cards up to 330 mm long
  • + Supports 240 mm radiators in front and top
  • + Owners praise value and cable management space
  • − Only one 120 mm fan is pre-installed
  • − PSU length limited to 200 mm
  • − One owner questions MSI as a case maker

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want several fans included from the start
  • Builders with a PSU longer than 200 mm
  • Anyone who needs lots of 3.5in drive bays
Read the full MSI MAG FORGE 110R review ›

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