OC3D Review: Mountain Mods Ascension PC Case

[JN]

"Looking for a case that can house four PA 120.3 radiators? Looking for optimum performance without comprimise? Better check out our latest review then...." - by W3bbo

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[prosser13]

I'm really not a fan of Mountain Mods cases...they're a bit 'boring' for me =s I mean, its just a big metal box with a load of holes cut in it

 

[w3bbo]

Isn't that the same with all cases? That is of course unless you like a case with a plastic facia

 

[FarFarAway]

They are the ultimate 'big case' really. Perfect if you want to use multiple PC's and/or watercool the hell outta both of them!

 

[prosser13]

At least *most* other cases have style and/or mesh

 

[AntiHeroUK]

Great review Rich. I like how you go into detail about the manufacturing process. Probably won't be rushing out to buy one though, a little bit pricey for me.

 

[tinytomlogan]

*Drools. Huge case but pants for cable tidying. Still love another big case tho.

 

[Nick R]

I'm really not a fan of Mountain Mods cases...they're a bit 'boring' for me =s I mean, its just a big metal box with a load of holes cut in it

At the bargain price of £370 .

 

[lasher]

I see they did a nice job of the engraving mate.. bet your chuffed with that.

Did you mention the cost of engraving? sorry was busy drooling over the case and not reading in depth!

 

[TopSecret]

Great review matey:worship: I think MM cases are a love/hate thing, and personally I love them! I wouldn't consider selling my own MM case now I finally have one, and that speaks volumes. It's the potential of the cases that turns me on to them. You are spoiled for choice in finish and hardware configs, without being limited by space.

 

[Luigi]

I have to say, they do appeal to me, all that space would be lovely..

But, I have to agree, they don't look great IMO. I would rather have a Lian Li anyday

Nice review though, I really liked the manufacturing bit.

 

[w3bbo]

I used to like Lian Li but they have gone a 'tinny' recently. The UFO uses thicker aluminium so it's a lot more substantial.r

The cost of the engraving is in the review, it's one of the options in the purchasing section. $19.99 per window.

 

[OmegaStalker]

Engraving with that detail and how it looks for that price is a bargain...

Its an interesting case i don't think anyone buys it for its look (unless your like big boxes) but as a case that for YOU its unbeatable tbh buy and they throw a cloth over it although at 370quid im sure they could do something about the design....

 

[w3bbo]

I would like to have seen some more accessories included such as drive bay blanking plates, maybe instead of having the 120mm holes on the front as plain holes, it would perhaps be best having a 'grill' cut.

 

[Mul.]

These mountain mods cases truly are a modder's dream. The systems that people build with these cases look phenominal and while it won't appeal to everyone, it performs exceedingly well for those that can put it to good use.

Excellent review.

 

[mrapoc]

I hate the fact they make them lets face it, extremey expensive, then charge you extra per drive bay etc. =/

I did want a h2g0 previously...till i realised the damn price it was gonna cost me!

 

[prosser13]

These mountain mods cases truly are a modder's dream. The systems that people build with these cases look phenominal and while it won't appeal to everyone, it performs exceedingly well for those that can put it to good use.

Excellent review.

A modder's dream? Not really IMO. Too big and not enough features to make highlights out of...

A watercooler's dream though, yes

 

[Mul.]

A modder's dream? Not really IMO. Too big and not enough features to make highlights out of...

A watercooler's dream though, yes

Apologies, I should have elaborated on that as I was also referring to cooling mods such as highly sophisticated watercooling loops.

 

[Toxcity]

I believe it is the modders dream. It seems to me to be like a blank canvas, ready to be splashed with mods.

 

[prosser13]

I believe it is the modders dream. It seems to me to be like a blank canvas, ready to be splashed with mods.

I guess you could look at it like that, but the fact it's got so many holes in it and it's always going to look like a huge box mean I'd recommend other cases for modders