Geometric Future Model 5

[Darksaber]

The Geometric Future Model 5 isn't just looks, but also offers plenty of features paired with that unique layout. It manages to reinvent the dimensional balance, not only moving the PSU to the front top corner, but also allowing for thick radiators or push/pull, 420 mm sized cooling alongside just enough space for quality PSUs and any GPU of your choice. There is simply a lot to love.

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[theglaze]

Great review Interesting that the GPU bracket thingy isn't in their product promo shots.

Also, I couldn't find a model number for PWM fans in the review, or on their website. I wanted to look up the specs, if available.

 

[DDp]

Great review Interesting that the GPU bracket thingy isn't in their product promo shots.

Also, I couldn't find a model number for PWM fans in the review, or on their website. I wanted to look up the specs, if available.

https://www.geometricfuture.com/product-1/36.html looks like it

 

[Iain Saturn]

Really like this case. Short listing it for purchase soon.

From the review: As expected, the fans on the floor don't make a giant dent in the GPU thermals - something we have already noted in other cases with out-of-the-box fans in this location.

Anyone know why that is? Three fans directly at a GPU can't cool a GPU?

Thank you

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

I just really, really.....really, dislike when the PSU is in the top of the case....in fact, I dislike any case that doesn't do everything possible to make you forget the PSU. For example, while it is generally a nice case, I do not like how the Phanteks NV5's psu shroud doesn't cover the entire bottom of the case (and Corsair has a bad habit of doing this)...I know why they did it, but a PSU shroud that literally just wraps the PSU in a cover is as logical (in my opinion) as those people who put a cover on their toaster on their counter....what's the point? You know EXACTLY what's under there....it's my own personal thing, but this is why I gravitated toward the dual chamber cases immediately....the PSU is arguably the least attractive part of build, and the one part of a build that despite MANY attempts (remember those RGB ones that were not popular at all?), no person or company has been able to make them aesthetically pleasing....so it has to be completely hidden.

 

[3valatzy]

Also, I couldn't find a model number for PWM fans in the review, or on their website. I wanted to look up the specs, if available.

Very mediocre, to be nice with them. Too high noise level. 53 dBA is no joke.

Anyone know why that is? Three fans directly at a GPU can't cool a GPU?

Thank you

Obviously, it means that the bottom fans push the airflow in such a way, that they help only in the slightest the main GPU fans. Can be added turbulence, air pressure difference which the main GPU fans don't like, etc.
The main goal of those bottom fans is to cool the GPU down when its fans are at fan stop, and to cool the other system components down, namely the M.2 slots, the south bridge, etc.

 

[wheresmycar]

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thanks for the review @Darksaber

I'm really liking this one and some of their other case options available on their geometricfuture.com website, all of which, although a 2020-start-up, are new to me.

I just really, really.....really, dislike when the PSU is in the top of the case....in fact, I dislike any case that doesn't do everything possible to make you forget the PSU. For example, while it is generally a nice case, I do not like how the Phanteks NV5's psu shroud doesn't cover the entire bottom of the case (and Corsair has a bad habit of doing this)...I know why they did it, but a PSU shroud that literally just wraps the PSU in a cover is as logical (in my opinion) as those people who put a cover on their toaster on their counter....what's the point? You know EXACTLY what's under there....it's my own personal thing, but this is why I gravitated toward the dual chamber cases immediately....the PSU is arguably the least attractive part of build, and the one part of a build that despite MANY attempts (remember those RGB ones that were not popular at all?), no person or company has been able to make them aesthetically pleasing....so it has to be completely hidden.

I did share the same sentiments in the past which resulted with my last 3-4 cases all using full length bottom PSU shrouds to cover the spaghetti shoebox. Although I'm of the opinion the Geometric Model 5 solves a problem which is unique to individual preferences... something thats been brewing with me for some time.

I've always fancied buying into a case with an open bottom base that includes fan mounts for improved airflow intake. Unfortunately, this design isn't possible unless you opt for a dual-chamber case or reposition the PSU to the front/top. Then theres the dual-chamber challenge of taking on that large footprint and personally i don't have enough space to put one on my desk alongside my x2 large displays or I do, but it'll be uncomfortably protruding. Also, i've taken a liking to those 2-side glass or single curved glass designs for aesthetics/enhanced component visibility providing we don't end up with PSU cables fully exposed.

Taking the above factors into account, 1. bottom airflow intake 2. smaller footprint compared to dual-chamber 3. dual-glass enhanced visibility 4. maintaining PSU cable routing from the back.... to get all of that checked, the PSU no doubt ends up at the front/top. No doubt, a visible SHOWBOX and its cable clutter is no ones cup of tea and this is where the Geometric Model 5 comes in with its creativity, preserving the typical tower compactness and above-all does a fantastic job with a visibly exposed but neatly implemented PSU chamber.

It's a "circumstantial" me-like-it-a-lot! Preferably the fan-less version, as my sensitivity to noise requires quieter fans.

 

[Makaveli]

I like the look of this case.

 

[HairyLobsters]

Curious if the side fan is actually accomplishing anything.

 

[wheresmycar]

Curious if the side fan is actually accomplishing anything.

If it offers minimal practical benefits, some may still find its aesthetic appeal to be a valuable addition.

I wouldn't mind seeing that scrapped with a case variant cut down for a Mini-ITX/Micro-ATX board with a 2/3-slot GPU in touching distance to the bottom fans. This type of GPU and intake fan proximity is usually seen to more effectively improve on GPU temps.

 

[Broken Processor]

Not bad looking overall. The noise under load isn't good for a modern case but it's mainly issue is the other fantastic cases available at that price point it would need to cost a third less to be appealing. While it's look is unique at the front the rest of the case is same old same but with worse cable management.

 

[ymdhis]

Interesting power supply placement. And, uh, that's about everything I can say about this case.

On that note, this type of placement blocks the on/off hard switches on power supplies. Has there been any case that also features a PSU cord extender, but also combines it with an extra on/off hard switch built into the case, since the one on the PSU is not easily accessible?

 

[AleXXX666]

I just really, really.....really, dislike when the PSU is in the top of the case....in fact, I dislike any case that doesn't do everything possible to make you forget the PSU. For example, while it is generally a nice case, I do not like how the Phanteks NV5's psu shroud doesn't cover the entire bottom of the case (and Corsair has a bad habit of doing this)...I know why they did it, but a PSU shroud that literally just wraps the PSU in a cover is as logical (in my opinion) as those people who put a cover on their toaster on their counter....what's the point? You know EXACTLY what's under there....it's my own personal thing, but this is why I gravitated toward the dual chamber cases immediately....the PSU is arguably the least attractive part of build, and the one part of a build that despite MANY attempts (remember those RGB ones that were not popular at all?), no person or company has been able to make them aesthetically pleasing....so it has to be completely hidden.

I very "like" to build such builds to squeeze hand into a tiny hole between HDD chamber and PSU.. oh yeah, ya all about NVME only?

 

[Degreco]

53db? You got to be kidding me.

 

[DDp]

53db? You got to be kidding me.

"If you do not want the fans, you can buy the chassis for a cool $110 instead, further lowering the barrier of entry if you are planning to cherry-pick all your cooling components."

 

[bug]

Just wanted to throw this out there, but there are adapters that let you install two 2.5" drives in a 3.5" slot. Those would solve you expansion troubles.

That said, while the color would work with my room, that orange shade screams at me "industrial equipment you want to stay away from!". Subjective, I know.

 

[Chrispy_]

It's far too big for my tastes, and anything short of a multi-radiator build with an air-cooled massive 4080S/4090/7900XTX is going to look like a lawnmower engine in a Camaro engine bay, but I have to at least give GF some credit for trying to reduce the necessary width that fishtank cases usually require when they shift the PSU behind the motherboard.

 

[Chaitanya]

Interesting the case nearly excels in cooling everything but he GPU.

 

[bug]

Interesting the case nearly excels in cooling everything but he GPU.

The build seems purposely intent on doing just that. The bottom fans seem to blow air to outside, not to the GPU. And the air that is supposed to come in from above is blocked by that radiator. There's no straight path for the air in that case, as it is.

 

[theglaze]

53db? You got to be kidding me.

Not bad looking overall. The noise under load isn't good for a modern case

Very mediocre, to be nice with them. Too high noise level. 53 dBA is no joke.

Just need some PWM cable extenders cheap from Amazon. Plug each fan into it's own header on the mobo. Then use BIOS to set fan curves.
53db problem solved.
Btw, power is provided on different wires than the RGB.

 

[wheresmycar]

The build seems purposely intent on doing just that. The bottom fans seem to blow air to outside, not to the GPU. And the air that is supposed to come in from above is blocked by that radiator. There's no straight path for the air in that case, as it is.

Those are reverse blade fans, intaking air!

According to the case review charts - not sure why GPU temps are considered poor. Thats a negligible 1.9c difference from the top: https://tpucdn.com/review/geometic-future-model-5/images/thermal-performance-gpu-load.png For this type of configuration, where there is a sizeable gap between the GPU and bottom case fans, Model 5 does the business pretty well. For me the only concerning reading are the noise levels, but at this price, it's acceptable if fan curve tweaks can reduce noise without significantly affecting thermal performance.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

Great review! Honestly...I like the look of this case, which is surprising given that I'm not a fan of "fishtanks". I love the black and green version of this case on their website! However, I'm not a fan of the backside being one giant vent. Plus the case looks like it weighs a ton.

 

[wheresmycar]

Great review! Honestly...I like the look of this case, which is surprising given that I'm not a fan of "fishtanks". I love the black and green version of this case on their website! However, I'm not a fan of the backside being one giant vent. Plus the case looks like it weighs a ton.

Average mid tower cases made of steel or alu and featuring a single side tempered glass panel typically weigh around 7-8kg. The 'Geo Model 5' weighs 8.75kg (according to kitguru) which is quite reasonable for its class and size.

 

[Broken Processor]

Just need some PWM cable extenders cheap from Amazon. Plug each fan into it's own header on the mobo. Then use BIOS to set fan curves.
53db problem solved.
Btw, power is provided on different wires than the RGB.

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Indeed but then you are also reducing cooling, that's where high air flow cases come in they provide more effective air flow at lower rpm. In this regard the lancool 2 & 3 or Fractal Torrent are hard to beat and the Cooler master HAF 700 Evo is on another level in this regard granted the latter is a massively more expensive case even when on offer for 350 it's still nearly double the price but then your getting heck of a lot more case and this is my concern with the Geometric Future Model 5 it's going after the all flash case's of the Lian Li O11D & EVO type of case but fails in the beauty aspect compared to those also leaving it as always going to be a lesser choice.

 

[Vayra86]

53db? You got to be kidding me.

"If you do not want the fans, you can buy the chassis for a cool $110 instead, further lowering the barrier of entry if you are planning to cherry-pick all your cooling components."

That may be the case, but glass cases are definitely more noisy, glass also doesn't help case temps.

I've had two glass wall cases and both cooled worse and were more audible, even with the same fans in them that I then used in a high airflow mesh enclosure. Strange but true. I'm staying far away from it going forward, it is 100% form over function.