Montech King 95 3D Pro Review: Three Glass Panels, Seven Fans, $199.90

Montech's King 95 3D Pro sells for $199.90 with seven pre-installed Link Fan INF 120 fans and a dedicated fan controller, while the fanless King 95 3D costs $119.90. Tom's Hardware tested the Pro version in its out-of-the-box configuration and called it a solid, premium-class mid-tower and an excellent update from the original King 95, with a chance of making the site's best PC cases list.

The case marks Montech's 10th anniversary and keeps the signature 15-degree curved-glass panoramic front panel while adding a top glass panel. That third window gives observers a view from above rather than straight on or from the front. Reviewer Joe Shields wrote that the curved front corner and clean lines cement the King 95 3D as one of the better-looking panoramic cases on the market.

What do the specifications include?

The mid-tower measures 534 x 480 x 300mm and supports Mini-ITX, Micro ATX and ATX motherboards, with back-connect support for Asus BTF, Gigabyte Stealth and MSI Project Zero boards. It does not support E-ATX motherboards. Storage covers one 3.5-inch drive and two 2.5-inch drives, and the case has seven PCIe expansion slots.

Cooling support breaks down as follows:

• Top: three 120mm fans or a 120/240/360mm radiator
• Side: two 120mm fans or a 120/240mm radiator
• Rear: two 120mm fans or a 120mm radiator
• Bottom: three 120mm fans on an adjustable bracket with three positions at 8 degrees

CPU cooler clearance is 172mm, GPU clearance reaches 450mm depending on configuration, and the PSU bay accepts supplies up to 220mm. A tool-less, adjustable GPU support strut is integrated. Montech says the case does not support vertical GPU mounting. The warranty runs one year.

How does the Pro version's fan package stack up?

The Pro ships with five reverse-blade and two standard Link Fan INF 120 fans. The magnetically linked, daisy-chainable fans spin up to 2,300 RPM (2,200 RPM for reverse blades), push 65-67 CFM, and carry maximum noise ratings of 32 dBA, or 29 dBA for standard blades. A single fan costs $19.90 and a three-pack with the Lumi Hub costs $64.90. Buying seven fans and the hub separately costs more than the Pro's $80 premium, so the bundle saves money.

The mirrored fan sides form an infinity panel when powered on. Shields was not a fan of the full RGB treatment, writing that the seven-fan light show could be polarizing and that he yearns for an option with preinstalled non-RGB fans. Buyers can turn the lighting off in software or choose the non-Pro and pick their own fans.

The case also carries a continuous 118-LED ARGB strip along the tiered top, right side and bottom edge, controllable through motherboard software or Montech's Lumi software. Shields called that external implementation tasteful.

What are the practical trade-offs?

The front IO panel runs vertically and includes one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port at 20 Gbps, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports at 5 Gbps, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The bottom dust filter slides out from the front, so users do not need to move the case to clean it. The side-panel filters, however, are not removable and require removing the whole panel for cleaning.

The dual-chamber design hides the PSU and cables behind the motherboard tray, with pre-installed Velcro straps and ample routing room. The reviewer noted that grommets around the motherboard tray pull out too easily when routing larger connectors. In testing, the case cooled fine with the seven fans and an air cooler, though GPU temperatures ran a bit warmer in noise-normalized testing. The large gap above the motherboard tray begs to be filled with fans or an AIO radiator; with air cooling it remains a blank open space.

The King 95 3D Pro's combination of panoramic glass, integrated fan value and rear-connect support positions it against other premium mid-towers, though builders wanting vertical GPU mounts or E-ATX boards must look elsewhere.