PC Case Kolink Observatory Y ARGB Midi Tower Black

The Kolink Observatory Y ARGB Midi Tower Black is a mid-tower PC case designed to balance airflow, component compatibility and visual presentation. Constructed from SPCC steel with tempered glass side and front panels and ABS elements, it supports Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX and E-ATX motherboards and provides room for multiple storage drives and long graphics cards while keeping a relatively compact footprint (231 mm W x 471 mm D x 488 mm H).

Advantages

This chassis includes four pre-installed Kolink Umbra PWM/aRGB fans for immediate airflow and addressable RGB illumination. The tempered glass front and side panels showcase internal components and lighting while lifted side vents enable front intake. The interior layout provides a removable PSU shroud, dedicated cable-routing space with 27 mm clearance and Velcro ties, and flexible drive support for 3.5" HDDs and 2.5" SSDs. Support for up to 380 mm GPU length and up to 175 mm CPU cooler height makes it compatible with most high-performance components.

Suitable for

• Gaming PC builds with mid- to high-end GPUs and air/water cooling
• Systems requiring multiple 3.5" and 2.5" drives for storage
• Showcase builds that use tempered glass and ARGB illumination
• Custom water-cooling configurations with multi-radiator support

Key specifications

• Case type: Midi Tower
• Materials: SPCC steel frame, tempered glass panels, ABS accents
• Motherboard support: Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX
• Pre-installed fans: 4 x Kolink Umbra PWM/aRGB (front and rear)
• Fan support: Front up to 3 x 120/140 mm; Top up to 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm; Rear 1 x 120/140 mm; PSU shroud supports 2 x 120 mm
• Radiator support: Front up to 240/280/360 mm; Top up to 360 mm; Rear up to 120/140 mm
• Drive bays: 2 x 3.5" and 3 x 2.5" (internal)
• Expansion slots: 7
• Maximum GPU length: up to 380 mm (with vertical GPU kit compatibility)
• Maximum CPU cooler height: 175 mm
• PSU capacity: ATX power supply up to 190 mm length (mounted in shroud)
• I/O ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0, audio jacks, power and RGB control buttons
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 231 x 471 x 488 mm
• Colour: Black
• Weight: 6.6 kg

How to use

Install a compatible motherboard (Mini-ITX, Micro ATX, ATX or E-ATX) on the backplate, route cables through the dedicated space behind the motherboard to maintain clear airflow, and secure storage drives in the drive cages or designated SSD mounts. Use the removable panels to access the interior for component installation and maintenance. Connect the pre-installed ARGB fans to the motherboard or included controller, and route PSU cables through the shroud to the power supply unit mounted in the lower compartment. If using water cooling, test radiator placement and clearance at the front, top or rear before finalizing component positions.

Recommendations

For balanced cooling and noise levels, use the PWM functionality of the pre-installed fans and configure fan curves in the motherboard BIOS or software. When installing large GPUs or custom radiators, confirm clearance measurements (GPU length and CPU cooler height) and secure cables with the included Velcro ties to ensure unobstructed airflow and tidy presentation through the tempered glass panels.