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MSI MAG FORGE 110R vs MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

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

all judged against PC cases at a similar price

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE at 5.6/10.

The MSI MAG FORGE 110R leads on airflow and cooling and value.

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE leads on space and compatibility.

They score the same on build and ease of building and noise.

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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MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE is for builders who want a glass showcase mid tower and will buy their own fans. It suits people planning a back-connect motherboard build or a liquid-cooled system with large radiators. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants a case that is ready to run with fans fitted.

Typically about £57.99 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

CriterionWeightMSI MAG FORGE 110RMSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Airflow and cooling30%5/103/10
Build and ease of building20%7/107/10
Space and compatibility20%7/108/10
Noise15%5/105/10
Value15%7/106/10
Overall6.1/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecMSI MAG FORGE 110RMSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE
Case typeMid-TowerMid Tower
Board sizesATX / M-ATX / ITXRegular: ATX / Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX; Back-connect: ATX / Micro-ATX
Max GPU length330 mm380 mm (US datasheet, Pangoly and reviewers); global datasheet gives 400 mm
Max cooler height160 mm166 mm
PSU supportATX, maximum length 200 mm (without 3.5in HDD tray installed)ATX; maximum PSU length 200 mm; no PSU included
RadiatorsFront 120 / 140 / 240 mm; Top 120 / 240 mm; Rear 120 mmTop 120/240/360 mm; Side 120/240/360 mm; Bottom 120/240/360 mm; Rear 120 mm; Front NA
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 mmNone pre-installed; top 3 x 120 / 3 x 140 mm; rear 1 x 120 mm; side 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 mm; bottom 3 x 120 / 2 x 140 / 2 x 160 mm; front NA
Drive bays3 x 2.5in and 2 x 3.5in3 x 2.5" and 2 x 2.5"/3.5" combo

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE

  • + Three-sided 4 mm tempered glass with a 270-degree look
  • + Supports 360 mm radiators at top, side and bottom
  • + Back-connect board support with 90 mm routing space
  • − No fans pre-installed
  • − Front lists no fan or radiator support
  • − Only two 3.5-inch-capable drive bays

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want fans included from the start
  • Anyone needing several 3.5-inch drive bays for bulk storage
  • Builders who want a front fan or radiator mount
Read the full MSI MAG PANO 100L PZ WHITE review ›

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