With 14 x 3.5" drive bays, room for 9 x 140mm fans, a full size ATX motherboard tray, an ample room for cable management, the Vevor 230-14 is an excellent choice for homelab use cases, especially at the AU$105.99 I paid for my unit (Purchased 23/05/2025)
Build Quality
The case starts with a foundation of basic stamped sheet metal construction. While perhaps not the most premium feel compared to fully custom cases, this approach prioritizes functionality and structural integrity, especially concerning airflow management throughout its design.
One of its standout features is how it addresses common user complaints about flexibility in PC cases. The chassis feels notably rigid when.
The side panel is made of tempered glass, offering excellent transparency for showcasing internals without opening the case. For easy access and hassle-free removal, it attaches with four convenient thumb screws, allowing quick swaps or complete removal when needed.
Side Panels
Focusing on airflow isn’t just a surface-level design choice; it’s woven into this case’s structure from the sides onwards. The removable 12x3.5 inch drive cage is a key element here – rigidly constructed and designed for straightforward installation however, when trying to install or remove drives from this cage, there might be a small lip on the left side that could make fitting certain types of screwdrivers slightly awkward.
The other side panel features a large cut-out area directly in line with the drive cage opening. This generous aperture significantly enhances airflow within the build chamber, complementing the main intake vents effectively for cooling the 3.5 inch drives.
Cooling
Airflow isn’t just present; it’s engineered to be substantial. The front panel houses three 140mm fans this provides copious amounts of cool air intake and is particularly good for airflow over the hard drive cage.
There is a dedicated bottom mounted power supply compartment, which itself features intake filters to keep dust out from entering through the bottom vents. The exhaust ports exit directly into the main build cage.
Cable Management
The lower power supply compartment offers ample room for installing modular power supplies, providing good space between the unit and its mounting bracket, which is beneficial for neatness. Furthermore, it allows sufficient clearance within that chamber to properly route cables upwards without significant interference from the case itself.
Value
much of the appeal of this case lies in its exceptional value; it trades places with the more premium Fractal Design 7XL, which retails for around $AUD329 while itself commanding a significantly lower pricepoint of $AUD105.99. The 7XL offers slightly more flexibility with a maximum of 18 drives fitting comfortably, whereas this case caps at a solid but fewer maximum of 16 drive bays.