Introduction
I would like to thank
Sharkoon for supplying the review sample.
Sharkoon is a well known brand in Europe and offers all kinds of products catering to gamers and enthusiasts. The Sharkoon MS-Y1000 chassis we are reviewing aims to be the perfect M-ATX enclosure. While both ITX and ATX are popular, the middle child always felt a bit neglected, and the MS-Y1000 is the sibling case to the MS-Z1000, using the same frame, but a different design. Both of these variants are available in black or white, and we are reviewing the white color of the MS-Y1000. With its solid steel construction and cool looks, you may end up wanting an M-ATX board above all else.
Specifications
| Sharkoon MS-Y1000 |
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| Case Type: | Mini-Tower |
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| Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
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| Weight: | 5.7 kg |
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| Slots: | 5 |
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| Drive Bays: | 3x Internal 2.5/3.5" 1x Internal 2.5" |
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Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX, and Micro-ATX |
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| Dimensions: | 42.5 x 17.0 x 36.2 cm |
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| Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
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| Front Fans: | 1x 120 mm (optional) |
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| Rear Fans: | 1x 80 mm (1x 80 mm PWM fan pre-installed) |
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| Top Fans: | 2x 120 mm (2x 120 mm PWM fans pre-installed) |
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| Bottom Fans: | 2x 120 mm (1x 120 mm PWM fan pre-installed |
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| Side Fans: | N/A |
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| Front Radiator: | 120 mm |
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| Rear Radiator: | N/A |
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| Top Radiator: | 240 mm |
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| Bottom Radiator: | 240 mm |
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| Side Radiator: | N/A |
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| I/O: | 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
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| Fan/LED Controller: | N/A |
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| Compatibility: | CPU Cooler: 135 mm GPU: 360 mm PSU: 160 mm |
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Packaging
The Sharkoon MS-Y1000 ships in a black and white cardboard box with an image of the chassis on the bigger sides. The smaller panels feature specifications in multiple languages and a sticker to let you know you are getting the white variant.
The chassis is held in place by two Styrofoam spacers and further protected by a clear plastic bag.