I can’t describe in words how MUCH I like the trend in the development of computer components. Each separate type of component eliminates a certain drawback, a certain deficiency, with each passing year. Take, for example, the Cougar Hotrod chair – the quality of the faux leather is absolutely high. With the Cougar Dualblader, it’s convenient to use additional buttons even for work, not just in games. And the Cougar Uniface White – it’s simply a beautiful Mid-Tower computer case.
Everything is good in everything, not bad at anything, and, in a certain sense, it makes writing my review more difficult because I won’t be able to latch onto a flaw to somehow balance the flow of positivity. All because even boringly, I don’t have the right to call this case, and you’ll see for yourself why exactly.
Perhaps the closest thing I can mention as a downside is the price. For some $75 might seem too high.
For me, it’s not an issue, especially considering there’s also the Cougar Uniface RGB, which differs from the non-RGB Uniface by having four RGB fans compared to the two non-RGB fans in the JB-120 W model. However, the price of the RGB variant is higher.
I’ll also note that the Uniface, both versions, are available in black and white colors. Although the regular Uniface in the photos appears to be more grayish.
The case is securely packed, and it comes with instructions, zip ties, screws, and other small accessories. And here is where my problems begin. Because the Cougar Uniface is like a geometrically perfect sphere – there’s nothing to latch onto.
Alright, let’s do it this way. Imagine a certain flawless case. Not elite, not for building two systems, not an aquarium, just an ordinary, vanilla, inexpensive mid-tower. Simply with EVERYTHING you need inside.
Tempered glass panel on the side. Dust filters on the bottom with magnetic ones on top, a dual mesh at the front, and there’s also a side mesh.
Tall legs with a wide profile. Slightly rounded edges without sharp angles, but not ovals either. Quality paint application. Uniface has all of this.
On the front panel – not a single USB 2.0, a couple of 5-gigabit Type-A and one 10-gigabit Type-C, plus a hybrid audio jack and power and reset buttons.
Compatibility with fans – up to 9 units. Compatibility with 420mm radiators – available. I remind you – $75. And yet, 420mm radiators are supported.
Compatibility with 140mm fans is present everywhere except from the motherboard side. Because yes, on the motherboard side, there are mounting points for two 120mm fans.
Support for vertical installation of the graphics card – available. Cable management holes – present in sufficient quantity. Separate compartment for the power supply unit – in place.
Compatibility with components is excellent. Motherboards supported include Mini ITX / Micro ATX / ATX / CEB / E-ATX.
7 expansion slots, with the ability to convert horizontal slots into vertical ones.
There are two mounting locations for 3.5 inches, and another two for 2.5 inches. Maximum GPU length – 400 mm, maximum CPU cooler height – 180 mm, maximum PSU length – 210 mm, there are also protective pads to prevent the PSU from damaging the paint.
The weight of the case in the packaging is 9.3 kg, and the dimensions of the case itself are 230×493×475 mm. The cable management clearances are sufficient.
So, in essence, on the surface, and even delving a bit deeper – the Cougar Uniface White is as flawless as a mid-tower case can be at this price point. Of course, you, like me, can start nitpicking the details.
Like – where are the rubberized grommets for cable management, where’s the RGB hub, why only 120mm on the side, not 140mm. What’s the compatibility of 420mm radiators with other system components, and so on.
To all of this, I would respond – you would be right if this case cost twice as much. I also can’t consider partial radiator incompatibility as a downside – if you install it at the front, then it won’t fit on the side. However, these are, excuse me, mid-tower limitations. One could say that the stock fans are too noisy – but that’s normal, they’re DC, not PWM.
Furthermore, I’ll conclude the review with the best details. For example – all screws, and even motherboard standoffs, are silver. And the screws on the side panels are not only self-tapping but also have rubber washers for more reliable fastening, making it harder to damage the paint.
However, all of this is overshadowed by the implementation of installing the vertical graphics card. Do you know how it’s done? You unscrew the entire mounting module… And install it at a 90-degree angle. It’s symmetrical, it’s square.
And even the slot covers don’t snap out, but unscrew. And the screws on them – in the style of all the others. And even, excuse me, the USB 3.0 cable is white. Usually, it’s blue.
You understand the conclusions yourself. And you’re looking for reasons not to give this case the highest rating possible. That’s normal. Honestly, I don’t know how cool the Cougar Uniface Black is, but the Cougar Uniface White is the best Mid-Tower case I’ve seen in my life.
It has everything you need. Everything that’s needed is made with quality. Everything is well thought out. Everything is perfect. Moreover, the company has taken a step forward and added things that I’m seeing for the first time. And even the overall style is maintained. And all this – for $75. So, sorry, but these are my first 10 out of 10 in case reviews.
You write in the comments what you didn’t like here. I understand that most of the remarks will be a matter of taste, but write anyway. Or write what you liked. Just one thing. Personally, I’m thrilled with the support for 420mm radiators and, at the same time, the implementation of vertical graphics card installation.
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