The Gamdias Atlas E1 is aimed at budget conscious users, and on paper at $75 it seems fine. Dual-glass, three fans, ARGB control, temperature display and the ability to hold GPUs of up to 340 mm in length. That sounds like something that could be interesting to someone who wants to have that USP of a screen and still get all the basics.

In general, everything fits, there are plenty of hooks, so your cable management is fine too, the GPU is easily inserted thanks to the removable glass panels, it actually can hold a 280 mm AIO in the ceiling. But, upon closer inspection the facade cracks noticeably with a very simple foundation showing. The fans are completely proprietary down to the ARGB controller and the fact that they will run at 100% speed at all times due to them just running off a SATA power source without PWM control. Then, the body of choice means you have to compromise on PSU length or forgo the only 3.5" drive mounting location, because Gamdias opted not to include a proper HDD cage. On top of that, you have to sacrifice on IO by not getting a USB-C port and having to deal with a 90° USB-A plug, which may not fit your motherboard.

All this isn't offset by the included display. While it is great to have that information at your fingertips, the compromises you have to contend with are just too great. It would have been much better to have an Atlas E1 with proper PWM based fans, ARGB controller with a dedicated button/wire, USB-C, reusable covers, unified front panel header and maybe even some grommets as a cherry on top. That, for $80, even without the screen would have been a recommendable choice for those wanting a super compact, dual-glass chassis.