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Montech XR Wood vs MSI MAG FORGE 110R

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The Montech XR Wood scores 6.5/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG FORGE 110R at 6.1/10.

The Montech XR Wood leads on airflow and cooling and value.

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R leads on build and ease of building.

They score the same on space and compatibility and noise.

Montech XR Wood

6.5/10verdict: good, not the best

The Montech XR Wood is for budget builders who want a mesh-fronted ATX case with fans already fitted. It suits people planning an air-cooled or liquid-cooled gaming PC with a long graphics card and a small number of drives. It is a weaker fit for storage-heavy builds or back-connect motherboards.

Typically about £55.02 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

CriterionWeightMontech XR WoodMSI MAG FORGE 110R
Airflow and cooling30%7/105/10
Build and ease of building20%5/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/107/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%8/107/10
Overall6.5/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecMontech XR WoodMSI MAG FORGE 110R
Case typeATX Mid-TowerMid-Tower
Board sizesATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITXATX / M-ATX / ITX
Max GPU length420mm330 mm
Max cooler height175mm160 mm
PSU supportATX 230mm max length (conflicting sources: Vividrepairs gives ATX up to 200mm)ATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)
RadiatorsFront 280mm, Top 360mm (Tom's Hardware); conflicting figures from other sourcesFront 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mm
Fans4 x 120mm GF120 ARGB PWM pre-installed; accommodates up to 12 fansPre-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 bays3.5-inch: 2; 2.5-inch: 23 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in

Strengths and weaknesses

Montech XR Wood

  • + Four 120mm ARGB PWM fans pre-installed
  • + Radiator and fan support praised by owners
  • + Takes graphics cards up to 420mm
  • − Front dust filter restricts airflow and adds noise
  • − Only two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive spots

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with a back-connect motherboard
  • Builders who need many 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bays
  • Anyone wanting a near-silent build with a solid front panel
Read the full Montech XR Wood 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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