Introduction

I would like to thank Cougar for supplying the review sample.



There are very few ultra-compact ITX cases out there that allow for long GPUs and CPU coolers above 100 mm in height, but the Cougar QBX tries to make both of those two attributes mainstream by offering them in a compact, affordable chassis.

Before we get started with the review, here is what Cougar has to say about the QBX:

The QBX's elegant hairline-surface front panel is the face of an ultra-compact case with one of the most stylish designs a pc case has ever seen. With the ability to house a fully powered gaming computer with the latest technology, it allows the user to install up to 7 fans, thus providing the absolute best cooling on the market for a case of its kind.

Specifications

Packaging

The Cougar QBX ships in a compact, fully colored package with an image of the chassis on the front. You will find the exact same image on the back, but with a mention of the chassis' unique feature set within.


Both sides come with carrying holes even though they are not really necessary. Cougar has also placed several images here to show you how small the QBX is in comparison to a TV, for example.


Two Styrofoam spacers hold the chassis in place, while a cloth bag has been placed over the enclosure to protect it from scratches and fingerprints at the factory.