PC Case Kolink OBSERVATORY MX Midi Tower Black

The Kolink OBSERVATORY MX Midi Tower in black is a compact PC case designed to balance airflow and component compatibility. It features a tempered glass side panel and front tempered glass with mesh side ventilation, supports ATX, Micro ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, and provides bays for both 2.5" and 3.5" drives. Pre-installed front and rear fans and a dedicated PSU shroud with mesh panelling improve cooling while the dimensions (200 mm W x 350 mm D x 440 mm H) and 5.6 kg weight make it suitable for a space-efficient desktop build.

Advantages

The OBSERVATORY MX offers a clear view of internal components through its tempered glass side panel while maintaining airflow via mesh elements and pre-installed fans. It accommodates a variety of storage devices and standard ATX power supplies, and supports multiple motherboard form factors, enabling flexible system configurations. Compact external dimensions combined with a sensible internal layout allow for a straightforward component installation and effective thermal management.

Suitable for

• Home and office desktop builds where a compact Midi Tower is preferred
• Gaming systems using ATX, Micro ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards
• Systems requiring multiple 2.5" SSDs and 3.5" HDDs

Key specifications

• Form factor: Midi Tower
• Material: Tempered glass and steel
• Colour: Black
• Supported motherboard sizes: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
• Drive support: two 3.5" bays and two 2.5" bays (supports 2.5" SSDs and 3.5" HDDs as specified)
• Pre-installed fans: two 140 mm front fans and one 120 mm rear fan (additional fan/radiator support varies by location)
• I/O: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports x2, USB 2.0 port x1, HD audio jack
• Weight: 5.6 kg
• External dimensions (W x D x H): 200 mm x 350 mm x 440 mm

How to use

Install a compatible motherboard (ATX, Micro ATX or Mini-ITX) onto the standoffs and secure it with screws. Mount storage devices into the appropriate 2.5" or 3.5" bays and install a power supply into the dedicated PSU compartment. Fit expansion cards into the rear expansion slots and route cables through the chassis openings to maintain airflow. Connect front-panel I/O cables (USB, audio, power/reset) to the motherboard headers. Ensure the pre-installed fans are connected to power or the appropriate fan headers; use the reset button or a 3-pin 5V header for fan control if supported by your motherboard.

Recommendations

For effective cooling and cable management, use the mesh side ventilation and PSU shroud openings to route cables away from airflow paths. When populating the case with multiple drives or larger graphics cards, verify GPU clearance and PSU length against component dimensions to ensure a proper fit.