GIGABYTE Luxo M30 Black

GIGABYTE Luxo M30 Black

Midtowers aren’t always the best when it comes to airflow, due to their limited space inside for case fans. With GIGABYTE’s Luxo M30, there are no such limitations, as you can install up to six 120mm fans throughout the case. GIGABYTE includes four 120mm fans (one front, one rear, two top) to give you plenty of airflow right out of the box. GIGABYTE has also put some thought into the Luxo M30’s exterior look, as the front fan’s blue LEDs illuminate the chassis’ front panel. You’ll find a similar shade of blue on the plastic pull tabs for the case’s 5.25-inch drive bay covers.

With the Luxo M30, GIGABYTE built the motherboard tray on the left side of the chassis, and there’s a clear window along the right side panel. This orientation is opposite of the typical case configuration and nice option for those who want to place their PC on the left side of a desk. The clear side panel gives you plenty of room to show off your rig’s motherboard, memory, and graphics cards. GIGABYTE also includes two 120mm fan mounts on the clear side panel, too, which gives you the option to blast even more air over the components that matter most.

GIGABYTE has also flipped the motherboard tray orientation, so the processor and CPU cooler are below the graphics cards. The power supply opening remains on the bottom of the case, so it’ll be a short run for most of the PSU’s power cables. The Luxo M30 has cable openings along the side of the motherboard tray and gives you around half an inch of space behind the tray to route cables. The Luxo M30 offers tool-less bays for up to three 5.25-inch drives. Below the 5.25-inch drive bay cage, there are eight 3.5-inch internal bays, four of which feature tool-less locks. Screws are provided, too, if you need to install more than four storage drives. The case can handle ATX and mATX motherboards, and you’ll have seven slots for add-in cards.

The Luxo M30 is fairly lightweight (13.7 pounds), as much of the case consists of ABS plastic and perforated steel. The metal mesh along most of the front and top panels, in combination with the integrated fans, will help to ventilate your rig. For front panel connectivity, you’ll find two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and audio I/O. GIGABYTE offers the Luxo M30 in both black and white; as of press time, we found it available online for a mere $52.99. It’s a smart choice for discerning builders in search of an affordable midtower with the cooling potential necessary for performance parts.

Specs:Dimensions: 16.93 x 7.55 x 17.32 inches (HxWxD); Materials: Steel, plastic; Motherboard support: ATX, mATX; Bays: 3 5.25-inch external, 1 3.5-inch external, 8 3.5-inch internal; Fans (included): 1 120mm blue LED front, 1 120mm rear; Fans (optional): 2 120mm top, 2 120mm right side panel; Ports: 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, audio I/O