MSI MPG Velox 100P Airflow: Cooling in the first place?

Somewhat mixed feelings about the exterior...

Velox 100Ps are some of MSI’s newest cases. In the Airflow variant (Velox 100P Airflow), it has a heavily perforated front, which is something we are interested in at HWCooling. The case is one of the more expensive midi-towers and doesn’t lack tempered glass or ARGB lighting. Naturally, though, our tests were mainly considering the design, equipment and cooling, since this Velox has the Airflow in its name.

Conclusion

The cooling performance of the case even in the basic fan layout is at a decent level. Although compared to cheaper competitors it lags behind in cooling the processor mosfets and the part under the ceiling, the differences of these values are acceptable. Changing the fan positions could probably push the hardware temperatures a bit lower still.

The case has a nice added value in the form of a practical hinge attachment for the glass side panel. We’ve already encountered this with the Sekira 500X, also from MSI. I like this solution for its simplicity and effortlessness. Of course, some may argue that the hinges on the case spoil the impression of integrity.

For a case that sells for 185 euros, I didn’t feel like I had something of that value under my hands. But the price is also increased by the support of USB 3.2 gen. 2. This interface requires a more expensive cable for high transfer speeds, of which not so many are mass-produced to make it a cheap affair. For photographers or videographers, however, a fast, readily available port may be the deciding factor for buying this case.

The front panel of the Velox 100P Airflow is made of sheet metal and plastic (50:50 ratio) and the surface durability is average at best. We can deduce this from the fact that the case has already had a few tests that have left, shall we say, some minor cosmetic damage on it. More delicate is the metal cover on the top as well, which folds over when removed.

But the above doesn’t change the fact that the case takes home the “Approved” award for decent, well-accessible space, convenient cable management or solid support for expansion fans or liquid coolers. The case can thus handle even very powerful builds with ease.

English translation and edit by Jozef Dudáš

• Contents
• Somewhat mixed feelings about the exterior...
• ... Inside without compromise though
• Test methodology
• CPU and GPU cooling tests
• Motherboard cooling tests
• SSD cooling test and heating underneath the ceiling
• Conclusion