Asus's AP201 mATX Case - Elegant Simplicity!
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- In this video we'll review the Asus AP201. I'll cover the features of this mATX case, dive into the performance, and give an evaluation of this case.
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0:00 Intro
1:05 Features
3:37 Cooling
4:45 Cable Management
5:23 Front IO
5:38 My Build
8:02 Airflow Setup
8:35 Thermal Testing
10:50 Sound Check
11:18 Pros
12:49 Points of Improvement
14:17 Pricing and Value
14:54 Is it for you? 
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I would really love it if you did a jonsbo d30 review! 2x240mm support, 6 case fans total, 168mm cpu cooler, and 374mm gpu support. Seems like an amazing small matx case, but there aren’t any good comprehensive reviews of it
Good review of the AP201 👍 As a builder of a lot of MATX systems I have plenty of love for this chassis. The front I/O is even something I like 😅
It's definitely been hugely popular for all those looking to downsize from a traditional tower. It's a nice way to experience some of what to expect when going smaller.
I love this case, I have the white version with TG and managed to fit a 360 AIO with a push/pull config and a ATX PSU looks really nice
i have this same as your white with tg
I heard Dan Cases A3 is coming out later today for $70. It's a good candidate for review and comparison to this case.
I have that case with a 7900xtx TUF (gigantic GPU). The motherboard have the first PCIe slot under an M.2 slot, meaning the GPU starts at the second PCIe space. I canot put fans on the bottom, the GPU is too close. But this enables me to have the SFX PSU on the bottom bracket. It is a really tight fit, the PSU cage and the GPU backplate are almost touching.
Doing all this tetris arangement frees enough space to mount a triple rad on top.
I also tested an air cooler for the CPU. A thermalright frost commander (i recommend but keep it under 50% fan speed) fits no problem. If you air cool, reverse the air cooler and use the back fan as intake to avoid recycling hot air.
I also have 4 SSD duct taped together under the PSU.
The temps are very good as both CPU and GPU access ambient air directly.
BTW, the 7900xtx have horrible pump out, i tried thick paste and it still pump out. I recently put a sheet of PTM7950 and the core hotspot is now in the low 70's at 1500rmp. Hopefully it will not pump out the PTM7950.
Ended up beeing a big fan of the ap201. Always had a thing for the AsRock x399m threadripper board and this worked out well with 2x360mm + 1x120mm radiators and 2x3090 in sli. Tight tho!
Really need more micro atx cases around 20L.
Check out the Jonsbo d30, matx 168mm cpu cooler, 2x 240mm aio support
Especially ones that look like the Corsair NR200. Someone mentioned the Sama 01, which has been recommended in the sff community.
Jonsbo z20
Yes. We need more. But not from asus.
Wow, thanks for listening! 😍 I actually asked, whether you could review this case a few weeks ago. I would be very interested in, what fan config you would suggest for air cooling. Any chance you're gonna test that?
The square holes at bottom fit fan screws so can put 3rd fan in no problem without damaging the case
If you are going to start looking at mATX cases then the Jonsbo D31 is a great one, looks a bit more refined than the Asus case but with some options for a screen on the front
The Silverstone G1M and the Mechanic Master C28 could be interesting to look at.
@@yensteel my main gripe with anything made by Jonsbo is the weird front panel. USB-C is understandable, but ALL of them only have 1x USB 3.0, like WHYYYY, when the connector is for 2 of them anyway...
d31 is too big I would suggest sama im01 pro
From what i saw the mesh is too restrictive. One of my complaints about the lian li O11 mini was the mesh on the top pannel was just small pin holes. If you put a radiator under this, it will cook itself.
@@Morpheus-pt3wq They’re a company focused on the affordable side with good looks, so a lot of corners are cut. Airflow isn’t exactly their strength. The company is ok for their target market.
Quick market research shows a few builds on Reddit with strix cards, a front and side fans, DIY PSU mounting, and even vertical GPUs…
This case is as solid and well thought out as they come. Completely toolless. Supports tons of hardware and keeps every ice cold on air or water. I actually think the mesh looks better than TG with biased lighting etc.
I built a M-ATX/R7 7800X3D/4080 Super/4TB m.2/2TB m.2/2TB ssd/360 AIO, with a 850 Watt SFF psu and 2 bottom fans in this case about a month ago.
A few caveats about the case: It needs an external power switch. The internal power supply cable, needs to be side entry (rather than a right angle), as when inserted into the psu, it pushes against the front mounting plate really hard. Cheap skates Asus, could have supplied a double ssd bracket and thumb screws for mounting the GPU. Also, it looks like you could get a couple of 140mm fans in the bottom, If Asus had put mounting holes for them. Otherwise ok. I'm using Fan Controller (the software) to minimise fan noise. If I'm not gaming the GPU and bottom fans never run, and all fans are set to max out at 80% of their maximum speeds.
the only thing missing from this case is a psu shroud yes it will limit gpu clearance but it does hide a lot of the cables, it would have been nice if it was modular
can't wait for the LL dan a3
Mesh side panel instead of plexiglass or tempered glass 😍
The only thing missing is 5.25” bays
Can you take a look at the SAMA IM01 PRO? It's like if the AP201 and the NR200 had a kid
My first option til the Dan a3 reduced a couple of litres
Does the TG version include both types of side panels: TG and mesh?
Anyone have any updates on the ff1 case??
hows the warranty process on their cases? same as everything else?
also review lianli dancase a3 matx
Great review. So why are so many viewers considering mATX? Price!
The cheapest LGA1700 MB is an h610 mATX at just under 60€. Cheapest ATX starts at 120€ (B760). For ITX there are a few h610 starting at 110€ but realistically I'd spend 140€ for a B660/760 bc of value when you spend double of the cheapest option already... A decent 550W ATX PSU costs 50€ and it can run any 200ish W GPU. A similar SFX PSU costs at least double that prize. Throw in another 90€ for 12100f or 120€ for 12400f.
As for AMD I've seen b450 and a520 starting at just under 50€. But again they're all mATX. A 5600/x can be bought for around 110€. Both are great upgrades for anyone on budget when you're stuck on an old platform, but it works with mATX only
Thanks for the feedback!
Is this telepathy? I´m just considering this one!
Btw. if 3rd bottom fan can fit, there is an easy way to mount it - with zip ties 😉
Is there a point of this when the Thermaltake The Tower 200 & 300 exist? There’s also the SSUPD Meshlicious & Meshroom.
Price
all mesh no glass or plexiglass is a huge selling point to some people.
it's a bit pricier than jonsbo d31 which is almostly exactly the same, just only glass version and a bit less mesh. this one isn't worth it over d31 imo
I got this case and I love it but I hate asus.
Looks like the jonsbo d31. That's 60 euros here in Holland. Keep up the great work bro and stay safe.
Got that jonsbo case. It's dam good csse
Kijk ook naar de jonsbo d30, ook een erg compacte matx case
@@EnergeticTK zeker weten
0:06 He really needed a lot of courage to say that. Personally for now I wouldn’t consider it. Its best to avoid any anti-consumer practicing company as much as possible.
With all the bad press Asus is getting I plan to stay away from them.
Asus and ek bro.
@swizzler8053 true that. Gamers nexus doing gods work exposing them.
I’ve got an asus motherboard and it’s amazing.
Same. I return borg a. ASUS Dual 7800 XT and the ASUS ROG B650e-I last week after ordering them the week before. I’ll spend my money with PC part manufacturers.
Indeed
33 liters for an MATX model? Yeah, no.
It's nice its just kind of...uninspired.