# Montech HS01 PRO (W) White Review: Fan Planning, Clearances and Who Should Skip It > Montech HS01 PRO (W) White: 350mm GPU, 165mm cooler, 280/240mm radiators (no 360mm), no fans. Fan plans and who should skip it. Tags: pc-case, mid-tower, atx, montech, white-build, mesh, airflow Source: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0F6CK6DT5 Article page: https://web-autoai.com/articles/montech-hs01-pro-w?lang=en Prices and ratings change over time — check the article page for the current values. --- ## Overview The Montech HS01 PRO (W) — White Mid-Tower Case with Mesh Front is the white version of a mid-tower case from Taiwanese brand Montech. The short verdict: **this is a case for builders who want to pick their own fans and put together a white ATX system on a modest budget. ** It pairs a mesh front built for airflow with a tempered glass side panel, so you can show off your components while keeping heat moving out. It supports ATX, MicroATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. It fits graphics cards up to 350mm long, CPU coolers up to 165mm tall and power supplies up to 180mm long. There are mounts for up to six 120mm fans (three front, two top, one rear). Radiator support is 280mm front, 240mm top and 120mm rear, so all-in-one liquid coolers are an option. The catch is that **no fans are included. ** The case cannot move any air on its own, so you need to budget for fans on top of the case price. The radiator list also has no 360mm position, which anyone planning an AIO should check first. On Amazon. co. ## Compatibility Guide | Item | Supported | Common pitfall | |---|---|---| | Motherboard | ATX / MicroATX / Mini-ITX | E-ATX is not listed | | Graphics card | Up to 350mm | Some flagship cards are longer than 350mm | | CPU cooler | Up to 165mm | Large dual-tower coolers sit right at the limit | | Power supply | ATX, up to 180mm | High-wattage units and room for modular cables | | Fans | Up to six 120mm (3 front, 2 top, 1 rear) | None included | | Radiators | 280mm front, 240mm top, 120mm rear | No 360mm position | ### Graphics card A 350mm limit is generous for a mid-tower, and most mid-range to high-end GPUs will fit. However, some flagship cards such as certain RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 models are longer than 350mm, depending on the board partner. You can't assume every card in that class will fit, so check the listed length of the exact card you plan to buy. In most cases, mounting a radiator or thick fans at the front takes space away from the GPU. If you want both a front AIO and a long GPU, check the manufacturer's notes to see whether the 350mm figure still applies with a radiator installed. ### CPU cooler A 165mm limit fits most high-end air coolers. However, some large dual-tower coolers are around 165mm tall (for example, the Noctua NH-D15 is rated at 165mm), which puts them right at the limit. A tight fit can affect how easily the side panel closes and how you route cables. For some margin, choose a cooler that is 160mm or shorter. ### Power supply Most standard ATX power supplies fit within 180mm. Some high-wattage units are longer, though, and modular units also need room behind them for the cable connectors. Check the depth on the PSU's spec sheet, and pick a shorter model if the fit looks tight. ### Radiators Supported sizes are 280mm front, 240mm top and 120mm rear. **According to the specs, there is no position for a 360mm AIO. ** The most likely mistake is planning to reuse a 360mm cooler and only finding out after the case arrives. A 240mm radiator on top can also hit tall RAM or motherboard heatsinks, so consider a slimmer radiator or mount it at the front instead. ### Storage The data we have does not say how many 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives the case holds. Most mid-towers take several drives, but if you plan to run multiple HDDs, check the drive count on the product page or the manufacturer's specs before buying. ## Product Info | Item | Value | |---|---| | Case type | Mid tower | | Motherboard support | ATX / MicroATX / Mini-ITX | | Fan mounts | Front x3, Top x2, Rear x1 (120mm) | | Radiator support | Front 280mm, Top 240mm, Rear 120mm | | Included fans | None | | Side panel | Tempered glass | | Color | White | | Dimensions | 563 x 323 x 573 mm | | Weight | Approx. 6.85 kg | | GPU / cooler / PSU limits | 350mm / 165mm / 180mm | This is a fairly recent model. On Amazon. co. jp it is sold and shipped by CFD Store as an authorized domestic distributor product. Check the retailer's page for the latest price. ** Prices change with sales and stock, so check the product page for the current price before you buy. The case keeps its price down by leaving out fans. If you already have strong fan preferences, that is a plus, because you won't be throwing away bundled fans. If you want a case that works straight out of the box, the cost of fans makes it more expensive than it first looks. The listed dimensions of 563 x 323 x 573 mm are unusually large for a mid-tower and may be the size of the box. If you have limited depth or height, such as under a desk or in a rack, check the official case dimensions before ordering. At about 6.85 kg, it weighs about what you'd expect for a mid-tower. ## Planning Your Fans With no fans in the box, you decide how many to buy and where they go. Here are some starting points. | Use case | Example layout | Fans to buy | |---|---|---| | Minimum setup | 2-3 front intake + 1 rear exhaust | 3-4 | | Air cooling with a high-end GPU | 3 front intake + 1 rear exhaust + 1-2 top exhaust | 5-6 | | 240mm AIO | Radiator on top (exhaust) + 3 front intake + 1 rear exhaust | 4 plus the radiator fans | | 280mm AIO | Radiator at front (intake) + rear exhaust, top exhaust if needed | 1-3 plus the radiator fans | The basic idea is to pull air in at the front and push it out at the rear and top. In builds with a hot GPU, three front intake fans alone often bring GPU temperatures down noticeably. A 280mm radiator at the front brings air warmed by the CPU into the case. If GPU temperatures concern you, add rear and top exhaust to compensate. One thing people often miss is **how the fans get power and control**. Our data does not show whether the case includes a fan hub or ARGB controller. If it doesn't, count your motherboard's fan and ARGB headers before you order fans. For an all-white build, matching the fan frames and cables to the case makes a big difference to the final look. ## Who It's For - **Experienced builders who want to choose their own fans.** You won't waste money on bundled fans you'd replace, and you can tune the build for quiet, airflow or ARGB. - **Anyone building an all-white system.** The white case and glass side panel make a clean backdrop for white motherboards, RAM and fans. - **High-end air cooling or 240mm/280mm AIO builds.** The 350mm GPU and 165mm cooler limits leave plenty of room, and the mesh front gives good intake. ## Things to Check Before Buying **Budget for fans from the start. ** You need three to four fans at minimum, and five to six for a high-end air-cooled build. Depending on the fans you choose, that can add several thousand yen or more. **A 360mm AIO will not fit. ** Radiator support tops out at 280mm front, 240mm top and 120mm rear. If you want to cool a high-end CPU with a 360mm AIO, cross this case off your list. Whether 280mm is enough depends on how much heat your CPU puts out and how you use it. **Don't expect a quiet PC. ** Mesh panels trade noise for airflow, so fan and pump noise escapes easily. No sound-dampening material is listed. For a bedroom PC or a recording or streaming machine where quiet matters most, a case with solid, dampened panels is a better fit. **Plan for dust. ** High-intake mesh cases tend to let more dust inside, and dust stands out on a white case. Check the product photos for dust filters and how easy they are to clean, and plan on regular cleaning. **White is not always the same white. ** Next to white parts from other brands, the case may look pure white, off-white or slightly grey. If this matters to you, compare several real-world build photos. **Double-check the listed dimensions. ** The listed 563 x 323 x 573 mm is too large for a mid-tower case itself and may be the box size. If space is tight, confirm the official case dimensions. **Don't go by overseas marketplace prices. ** Some of the prices we collected for this product name were overseas marketplace listings far above the domestic price. Others were labelled as overseas stores but pointed to the Japanese product page. Imports and resellers often add shipping and fees, so if you are buying in Japan, use the domestic product page as your reference. ## How It Compares When comparing mesh mid-towers in this price range, three points make the differences clear. 1. **Whether fans are included, and how many.** The Corsair 4000D Airflow, for example, comes with two 120mm fans. Once you add the cost of fans, the Montech's price advantage can shrink. 2. **GPU length and radiator support.** This case takes GPUs up to 350mm and radiators up to 280mm (front). If you need a 360mm AIO or a flagship card longer than 350mm, choose another case. 3. **Noise versus looks.** Mesh plus glass puts looks and cooling first. If quiet matters more, compare it against cases with solid panels. In short, the case is good value if three things are true: you want to choose your own fans, you don't need a 360mm AIO, and you want a white build. If any of those doesn't fit, compare it with cases that include fans or support 360mm radiators before you decide. ## FAQ **Q. How many fans should I buy? ** A. At minimum, two to three front intake fans and one rear exhaust, so three to four in total. For hot-running GPUs, add one or two top exhaust fans, up to six in total. **Q. Can I install a 360mm AIO? ** A. Not according to the specs. Supported sizes are 280mm front, 240mm top and 120mm rear. **Q. Will an RTX 4090-class GPU fit? ** A. Yes, if the card is 350mm or shorter. Some flagship models are longer, so check the listed length. If you mount a front radiator, allow extra margin. **Q. Can I use a MicroATX or Mini-ITX board? ** A. Yes. The case stays the same size, though, so if you want something compact, a dedicated MicroATX or Mini-ITX case is a better choice. **Q. Is it good for a quiet PC? ** A. No. The mesh design lets fan and pump noise escape easily. For quiet operation, look at cases with sound-dampening material. ### Product Disclosure (Amazon) - Manufacturer: Montech - Seller: CFDストア【インボイス対応/適格請求書発行事業者】 - ASIN: B0F6CK6DT5 - Note: This article covers a manufacturer-made product based on Amazon listing details.