ASUS Announces Availability for the A31 Chassis

[btarunr]

ASUS today announced the arrival of the A31 Computer Chassis - The A31 is a compact dual panel panoramic chassis offering that easily supports ATX motherboards and supporting high-performance components while allowing for a highly visible aesthetic. The ASUS A31 case readily supports large 360 mm AIO cooling solutions, including those with thicker radiators and thicker fans. It also easily supports large graphics cards like ASUS GeForce RTX 50 series accommodating up to lengths up to 380 mm. For those focusing on a bold, bright and well cooled aesthetic you can support up to 7 120 mm chassis fans, alongside a triple fan 360 mm AIO cooling solution. With an angled base and dual sided tempered glass panels, the ASUS A31 offers an unobstructed view of the main chamber while maintaining structural integrity. Currently, the case is available in two colors: black and white, with both models featuring color-matched interior cables.

The ASUS A31 was built to empower the PCDIY experience, as a case that could be a first step into the world of pc building or a showcase for an experienced builder. The case incorporates design queues such a cable routing channel with hook and loop fasteners for quick and easy cable management. Simplifying front panel connections there is a color matched unified front I/O cable (or FIO cable). These unified FIO cables are also color-matched to the case model, blending in seamlessly into the background instead of adding noticeable contrast.



Another built-in feature of the ASUS A31 case is faster data access, as the front USB ports on the case is rated for up to 20 Gbps per second with a motherboard with a compatible USB header. This increased data transfer speed can be great for transferring large work projects or importing files from external sources. Equipped with two USB 3.2 Gen 1 type A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C port, and a combination headphone / microphone jack, the ASUS A31 offers a rich selection of ports within arm's reach.

ASUS BTF Ecosystem Ready and Complements Other ASUS PC DIY Components
The ASUS A31 cases have been designed to be compatible with components across the ASUS ecosystem, these include standard & BTF motherboards, standard & BTF graphics cards, AIO cooling solutions, chassis fans, and power supplies. Some recommendations include the TUF Gaming TR120 ARGB fan line (available in white and black variants with standard and reverse flow configurations). New PRIME series AIO coolers, New ASUS ATX 3.1 Power Supplies such as TUF GAMING Gold series in wattage up to 1200 W.

Availability & Pricing
The ASUS A31 case is currently available in North America through Amazon, Newegg, and the ASUS web store with additional Canadian availability through Canada Computer. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information on availability for the ASUS A31.

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[Chaitanya]

Looks like 10s of other similar looking cases available on market and many will be cheaper than this offering.

 

[ymdhis]

Is A31 short for "Another garbage glass case #31"?

 

[Cheeseball]

Looks like 10s of other similar looking cases available on market and many will be cheaper than this offering.

Those other cases better be good because ASUS actually launched this in the US with a not-so-bad price:

 

[Dammeron]

That side panel vents surely have nice airflow. I can barely notice those tiny holes.

 

[bonehead123]

Those other cases better be good because ASUS actually launched this in the US with a not-so-bad price:

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Wow, that's a shocker for sure....

So apparently either:

A) It's just made of thin, flimsy stamped sheet metal, OR

B) someone else is paying/absorbing the AsSus tax, cause otherwise it surely would be 2x the above price

 

[Scattergrunt]

... And the crowd goes mild!

Literally my cheap chinese piece of crap case is gonna be better than this, almost guaranteed.

If it was cheaper I'd be perfectly okay, even happy. But 79.99? fuck NO. 69.99 atleast man.

I like the fact its seemingly targeted towards first time PC builders, with the cable management and nice little features people new to PC building will appreciate, but I don't think it remotely excuses the price. I am gonna just assume I'm being very stupid right now with this take.. hopefully.

 

[Cheeseball]

Wow, that's a shocker for sure....

So apparently either:

A) It's just made of thin, flimsy stamped sheet metal, OR

B) someone else is paying/absorbing the AsSus tax, cause otherwise it surely would be 2x the above price

If it's the same metal as the AP201 (their 33L microATX case which I got for $60) then I can tell you it should be really good for the price. No thin crappy metal or whatever.

I have no clue about the tempered glass panels though. The only case I'm currently looking for is something like the AP201 but can fit an E-ATX motherboard and still be compact enough (35L to 38L maybe?). Something like a Cooler Master QUBE 500 but without crap dust filters and the heavy weight.