XPG Starker Mid-Tower PC Case Review

Complete System

Honestly, this case is pretty straightforward and really didn’t have any crazy features or surprises to deal with. That’s not a bad thing though, it means the build was so standard that I could have done it with my eyes closed! There’s a great amount of space on the interior, and the motherboard dropped into place with each, and all mounts were simple to access.

Cable routing options are great, and while it’s strange to see more cable routing holes above the motherboard than at the side of it, the configuration did work just fine.

It’s nice having a large grommet for the 4+4 pin cable, as many cases restrict this to a cut-out that’s barely big enough!

The motherboard 24-pin fit through with ease, those larger grommets making short work of the larger cables.

The same goes for the GPU, which can leverage that vertical pass-through on the PSU shroud. This just looks infinitely better than dragging a cable over or under the GPU!

The Starker isn’t quite as long as some, which is nice for me, as it reduces the footprint in the office. However, it can still handle some pretty huge graphics cards, just be sure to measure up before you order.

Overall though, it’s a really simple yet effective build. All the drives are hidden around the back, cable routing is great, and there’s lots of airflow.

Of course, it also has some ARGB lighting, with that rear fan syncing up with whatever is going on with the front panel.

It’s not too “in your face” either, adding a highlight of colour to the build, rather than being the dominant feature, which I like.

Plus, with the RGB button on the front panel, you’re a tap away from finding a new theme to suit your taste.