Aigo darkFlash DLM21 Review | M-ATX Swing-Door TG Case

[@kodytourelle]

Calvin.... I would just like to take a second to comment on the quality of your videos and the amazing English that you speak.... when I first clicked on this video I instantly thought you were a 100,000 + subscriber channel! Keep up the great work.... My subscription is well deserved.

[@BitsTribe]

Thanks T~T

[@oagrintel]

Great review of a case I hadn't heard of. It is the right combination of the features I've been looking for for a new build, thanks for finding it and putting this great video out there.

[@BitsTribe]

Thanks :)

[@David-ym2vk]

Hey, I don't leave comments very often, but I wanted to say that it was a good review and I particularly liked the ruler clearance tests. Keep it up. :D

[@BitsTribe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@malmangelucci]

Man, I'm so glad I found this video. I just bought an nzxt h500, but honestly that case is too big for what I need. I found this case last minute and your review was the first video on the list. Great job with the video! I just cancelled the nzxt and now I'm gonna order one on these!

[@BitsTribe]

Sweet

[@malmangelucci]

@@BitsTribe just ordered it. unfortunately, it doesn't come with any fans. it was only 45 dollars though, so still not a bad deal.

[@BitsTribe]

@@malmangelucci I updated the video description a while back that the 3 fan are deal package for Malaysia only. My bad Aigo didn't inform me ealier

[@vqsilly]

love the video! like how you covered the space constraints

[@BitsTribe]

Glad you liked it:)

[@bapop]

Just ordered this case for my new build. Putting a Ryzen 7 2700x and an rtx 2060 in it 💯thanks for the review

[@BitsTribe]

you're welcome

[@vio4237]

How’s the temps looking after a whole of usage?

[@maxivlr_151]

bapop hows the temp? Does it have good airflow?

[@bapop]

@@maxivlr_151 temps are great, but the tempered glass does get very hot

[@maxivlr_151]

bapop oh isee, thankyou! Nice review btw😊

[@ianroa]

Just the fact that you reviewed the dimensions of the case itself earned you a subscriber

[@BitsTribe]

thanks :D

[@dennismarzan5770]

Thank you for the review, the websites lack this kind of information, thank you!

[@BitsTribe]

Welcome

[@Prisuhm]

this case is so nice and minimalistic. it reminds me of an nzxt case. its such a clean design at a great price. i am definitely going to be picking one up.

[@BitsTribe]

80% identical to Nzxt design

[@Prisuhm]

@@BitsTribe ya basically lol. i think its better since you can have a 240mm radiator on top.

[@BitsTribe]

Yes you can

[@jess2690]

Great review! Just bought it, cant wait to build in it!

[@BitsTribe]

after your build do share with us

[@patrickkolodziejski1208]

Tell me how it is, I love mine

[@boluke2340]

amazing video, thank you for such an in depth look into my future pc case!

[@BitsTribe]

glad my video helped :D

[@barangayhalliksikutibs2507]

That ending though, deserve a sub! BTW, Great case!

[@BitsTribe]

Thanks :D

[@Doorbuster456]

Phenomenal review! I shall be receiving mine in about three days. Thank you for your help.

[@robotsquirreI]

getting mine tomorrow watched this video and knew i made the right choice. ill update on how it goes tomorrow (build wise) (ryzen 3 1200, rx 570 4gb, 16gb ddr4 3000mhz,b450ma from asus)

[@BitsTribe]

glad the video helped

[@raulsanchez1236]

Good video. Definitely surprised me with the level of detail. Definitely worthy of a subscribe.

[@BitsTribe]

Thank you :)

[@TheMalicioustoast]

this video... satisfaction. yeah! thanks man this is what I needed to convince me to get this case!

[@BitsTribe]

welcome :D

[@96Eclipsed]

Awesome. I just built a ryzen 5 3600 with ASRock B450M Steel Legend....I'm using the stock AMD cooler right now, but wanted to go with a 240mm AIO....thanks for the confirmation that it will fit.

[@BitsTribe]

Good luck!

[@PCFixer]

Seriously thinking about this case; love the Tempered Glass, the full PSU Shroud and the SSDs mounted vertically to the Case!

[@BitsTribe]

:D

[@andieleta]

Such a informative yet simple and professional review! Really glad i found your channel coz you've helped to decide on case to revive my old hardware for a Hackintosh build 😁 Just a suggestion (and probably you can help me decide on another case for another build 😂) - Lian Li 011 Dynamic vs 1stplayer Steampunk SP7/SP8 which i believe hv similar case design (cant find any video on 1stplayer case,not sure on other brands) Anyway, instantly subscribed (and you deserved more!) Keep it up😁👍

[@BitsTribe]

Lian Li 011 Dynamic way better in cable mgt, 1stplayer similar design but cable mgmt is a hassle to work with.

[@ronniechua01]

This is a really great review!

[@BitsTribe]

Thanks :D

[@Sacraty]

Thank you and very nice review of the case. Mine did not come with the fans at all but maybe thats how it get sold here in the Philippines. I was trying to find out if a 240 aio will fit on top til i found your channel.

[@BitsTribe]

yipee :D

[@johncruz4979]

What store did you buy?

[@johncruz4979]

Im from philippines to

[@johncruz4979]

Im going to buy this if this case has free rgb fans

[@Sacraty]

@@johncruz4979 no rgb fans but you can buy the 3 pack ones also darkflash branded for like 1200php. I bought it from some reseller. If you leave around Paranaque area i can sell mine for 2k, its black with 3 rgb fans and 2 months old.😂 all worth 3600 srp.

[@GGTaino]

I just purchased this one for my first ever build 😍

[@BitsTribe]

awesome

[@gibledip9596]

I bought an masterbox q300l a few months back for about $30 and it was too good of a deal to pass up on. I have a few bucks in my bank account (I'm 14 I dont have a lot) and this will be a perfect addition to my setup.

[@BitsTribe]

Cool share with us on your build later on.

[@gibledip9596]

@@BitsTribe I will make sure to! it's coming in on Thursday and I only had a budget of 400 bucks for my computer since I'm 14 and i dont have a stable income for work but I will definatly make sure to share

[@aye796]

you deserve more subscribers :)

[@BitsTribe]

Oh thank you

[@vensama7943]

I'm going to buy this case for my pc build plus the same motherboard used in the video as well

[@BitsTribe]

that would be awesome

[@cakeisalie]

The MESH version is coming soon, budget Fractal Meshify C Mini

[@BitsTribe]

naise

[@Yenbeats]

Good review! What case fans are those??

[@BitsTribe]

Aigo DR11

[@cameronh3260]

I got the DarkFlash DLM22 White version of this case....will be comming Sunday...the specs are -Ryzen 5 2600 -RX 570 8GB Armor OC -1TB HDD + 500GB SSD -8GB DDR4 2666mhz Ram -550W PSU

[@BitsTribe]

sweet

[@cameronh3260]

@@BitsTribe Do you think i picked out good parts for 60fps+ 1080p gaming on med-High settings? I want an experts opinion (i think i did good for the price tbh)

[@BitsTribe]

go rtx 2070 / amd 5700 for future proof

[@alexwandersee691]

could you fit a normal ATX motherboard in this case?

[@BitsTribe]

nope

[@spreadhysteria3650]

very clean build

[@BitsTribe]

Thanks!

[@joaquinfrancisco4257]

I always wonder if this case has good airflow, because of the steel front panel. Does it? Btw very good review thank you

[@BitsTribe]

well for anything Intel i5 / ryzen 5 and below cooling is fine. For Intel i7/ Ryzen 7 get a better case.

[@Raffitty]

Thank you helpful review

[@BitsTribe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JoshuaClarkHexter]

Does it have an Ethernet port

[@BitsTribe]

o.o

[@gabweul]

when you purchased the case, did it come with any manual of some sorts? I still have trouble figuring out which screws go into the standoffs haha

[@BitsTribe]

it does

[@gabweul]

Calvin Pixels nice, I just got the case and finished transferring everything from my old case to the darkflash but noticed that there weren't any screws for the GPU so I ended up reusing the screws from my old case, is this normal ??

[@RintarPianoPlayer]

does this case work with arctic freezer 280 on top? btw nice riview, subscribed

[@BitsTribe]

i think a 280 is bit big for top.

[@iamchaunceman]

Thank you! I will be making this my next case...thanks to you, they better be paying you! 😆

[@BitsTribe]

I wished they did :(

[@lacmcasares8755]

Excellent review

[@BitsTribe]

Thank you kindly

[@cimol666]

waiting for mesh version of this case :)

[@BitsTribe]

There is of not mistaken.

[@droopy4451]

Yep, there is.

[@Mr1n0d]

Thanks for the detailed review man, but just curious, when you use place the case horizontally like in 03:20 won’t it block the side airflow intake? Unless maybe there is a way to install the rubber feet in the side panel.

[@BitsTribe]

it block airflow need some rubber feet spacing like you mentioned :D

[@Byepolor]

FIRE ass cable management.

[@BitsTribe]

O.O that's a good thing?

[@Byepolor]

Calvin Pixels yuh

[@sarahrose7445]

Will the airflow in the front be enough? It doesn't seem to have good airflow when you put your fans in the front. I think it will be better to put only one intake fan in the front and then one on top. For exhaust just use the back one

[@HMDPlays]

go for the mesh version for sure. I have this normal version and its definitely lacking intake airflow

[@sarahrose7445]

@@HMDPlays i can't find a mesh version neither on amazon nor in local (german) shops called Saturn and MediaMarkt.

[@sarahrose7445]

@@HMDPlays do you know where I can find it?

[@BitsTribe]

M-ATX case usually have some form of limited airflow, but for basic systems like ryzen 5 or intel i5.... wont be an oven. Dont try running Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 and above.

[@sarahrose7445]

@@BitsTribe i am planning on building a ryzen 5 and rx 5700 system. I think the airflow will be good enough

[@hendra-de-suga]

Wow, how you did that clean cable management?! So clean af for M-Atx case. (Can you make a video about it in the future please?)

[@BitsTribe]

good idea

[@alicemalt5099]

he's using non-modular PSU. so not "clean" enough.

[@hendra-de-suga]

@@alicemalt5099 But it was quite clean enough for me, some people used this case and showed the cable management which it was looks "bad", not really clean as he was.

[@maclainbourne9586]

Does the case come with fans?

[@BitsTribe]

Depend on countries sold in, Msia yes, other im uncertain.

[@aemannpaperr6412]

RGB fans that come free with pc case can change color? means change to white / red / etc.

[@BitsTribe]

3 fixed colour RGB as per video

[@aemannpaperr6412]

@@BitsTribe hey btw why your liquid cooling fans same with other RGB fans? u change those fans? because the aigo tracer stock fans not like that.

[@BitsTribe]

Not stock fans, I swap for two DR11

[@BitsTribe]

So it looks uniform

[@LeoWong_]

so does it include fans or not? I am really confused at the moment because on amazon it does not specify and it seems to not include it? But you mentioned in your video that it does.

[@BitsTribe]

The video description if you had checked states: The Malaysian version come with 3 Fixed RGB fans, Amazon may or may not provide the stock fan without RGB.

[@dexterloneza4936]

Awesome review! Will you please share the build spec as well.

[@BitsTribe]

good idea, Ill do it for future case review

[@pearlz9773]

Will this work with Mini iTX? Thinking about putting an aorus pro wifi in it for my first build

[@abrahampulasqui3091]

Yes it will

[@pearlz9773]

@@abrahampulasqui3091 ty

[@BitsTribe]

nice

[@pearlz9773]

@@BitsTribe Unfortunately, the shipping added 80+ dollars, so I got a Phanteks eclipse p350 or something. I decided to go full atx.

[@drggl]

Where do the front intake fans pull air from?

[@BitsTribe]

Side of the case

[@bapop]

btw do you know the measurements? On amazon it seems really big for a micro atx case

[@BitsTribe]

measurement should be on their site

[@amircidin]

Bit bigger than traditional matx case

[@kokwooiying6528]

You using Aigo Tracer DT-240 but with DR12 pro fan right? Cause I saw not original fans that come with Tracer DT-240

[@BitsTribe]

Im using DR11 fans which is fixed rainbow/RGB Get the DR12 for ARGB :)

[@kokwooiying6528]

@@BitsTribe Thanks for the information, Great to see your review and videos.

[@visrupt]

But if you place the case sideways, you’re covering the intake vents. Unless may be there’s a way to place the feet if you remove the back panel

[@BitsTribe]

Just an idea how it can be place. :)

[@strummyuke]

would you recommend putting 2 fans on the front for pulling the air from the outside, and the other 3 (1 at the back and 2 at the top) for taking the air off the case, or just like in your video where 1 back fan is pulling the air and the top 2 ones are pushing it to the outside?

[@BitsTribe]

yeah you can copy my video, 3 intakes, 2 outtakes is fine

[@moxiot]

Very informative and detailed breakdown. Thanks.

[@BitsTribe]

You're welcome

[@laiyokehman]

Hi, thanks for the review, what is your top choice of mATX case with similar price?

[@BitsTribe]

Likely Invasion H2

[@fhantoxic8347]

Where did you buy yours? I can't find any cases that include rgb fans

[@BitsTribe]

different country has different configuration on the fans, some countries may not sell them together

[@genecruz757]

Nice review, just wondering if HSF's are good in this kind of case? TIA

[@BitsTribe]

if you mean Heat Sink Fan, those intel one are rubbish, amd is decent, those air cool tower are fine.

[@genecruz757]

@@BitsTribeLol, not those intel fans.. I have a Cryorig H7 plus, do you think it will fit perfectly inside that case? (im kinda getting interested more and more with the Darkflash case of yours) TIA

[@jefflorenzo4180]

how did you managed to remove and return the fan bracket? it is a pain in the ass for me. I just removed the fan bracket because i'm having a hard time putting it back on

[@BitsTribe]

align it back carefully, and screw it back

[@KelvinKenny8207]

hi calvin, wht do u think of the air circulation of this case? is it ok if we just close the glass cover?

[@BitsTribe]

All fans slot has to be filled up to be sufficient :D

[@KelvinKenny8207]

@@BitsTribe glad to hear tht, on plan to get this case, maybe will go for white color.

[@beatmasta]

i wonder if this fits my nzxt X42 aio

[@BitsTribe]

140 AIO on top + another 120mm fan posible

[@beatmasta]

@@BitsTribe great.. Was checking the dimensions for the top side area and yeah it's possible mount it there

[@BitsTribe]

It sound like you havent watch my video :(

[@nathanabel8089]

Will a 240mm liquid cooler fit for this??

[@BitsTribe]

If you seen the video :D YES

[@sanderford6760]

hello Bits Tribe did that case support regular power supply ? thanks

[@BitsTribe]

you mean ATX size? yes

[@sanderford6760]

@@BitsTribe do you recommend this case ?

[@sanderford6760]

@@BitsTribe thanks can i put any 240 liquid cooling cpu in that case?

[@richardglaser7912]

Just bought the mesh version. Going to transfer my system into it.

[@BitsTribe]

nice

[@5.0truck]

Where'd you find the mesh version

[@Isaac-wm7us]

Richard Glaser can’t find the mesh anywhere :( seems like sold out

[@richardglaser7912]

@@5.0truck Newegg got 1 of the last they had.

[@richardglaser7912]

@@Isaac-wm7us yeah I got 1 of the last they had. keep looking there great and the airflow is awesome.

[@jwdickieson]

I'm confused the top supports 2-120mm or 2-140mm fans but at the same time only a 240 aio not a 280 aio?

[@BitsTribe]

cause of motherboard clearance, esp those with cap heatsinks

[@estebannunez8172]

Where did you buy it from and does it include the fans, because you said it did but whenever I look for it it says no fans included

[@BitsTribe]

you can read the video description

[@JayfCreatives]

Does the case come with LED fans on board or are those bought separately?

[@BitsTribe]

Malaysia side, includes fans. Other country uncertain, best to check with sellers.

[@raphaelcruise9807]

Does the back accommodate 140 fan? Tnx nice video

[@BitsTribe]

No it doesnt

[@ForevernoobID]

could you share the aio cooling type that you used on the video?

[@BitsTribe]

Tracer dt240

[@ensiel4738]

I want to get this case but unfortunately I have a b450 tomahawk max otw. I hope DF releases an atx version haha

[@BitsTribe]

I see

[@serviceproper]

What AIO & Fans are you using in that setup? Thanks

[@BitsTribe]

Aigo darkflash tracer 240 and some DR11 fans, i did review the AIO so do check it out.

[@fetty-]

Very nice review thank you

[@BitsTribe]

You're welcome

[@SmellsLikeNirvanna]

Would it be possible to put a 240mm AIO on the front, with a third fan right at the bottom?

[@BitsTribe]

not posible and also do mount on top pls....

[@makuzhou1556]

Why your back fan facing the other side? Newbie question heree

[@BitsTribe]

to feed fresh air to AIO rads

[@yessuhyessuh2100]

how is the airflow do you think it will cool a r5 2600 with the stock cooler and a 1060 single fan mini card adequately

[@BitsTribe]

If your fan setup is same as my setup, it would be fine

[@rixyrohaizie]

@@BitsTribe what your fqn setup. which one is intake and exhaust?

[@rixyrohaizie]

@@BitsTribe *fan

[@BitsTribe]

Front and rear are intakes. Top is exhaust

[@420f37]

i had a choked build with a stock r5 2600 and 1060 3gb mini from zotac and it never ran into thermal throttling issues. this case cant be worse than the terror i've inflicted on my build

[@andriantolv7597]

Compare this with the montech air 100 argb. Which one do you think is better?

[@BitsTribe]

Haven't try the other case, cant advice futher

[@andriantolv7597]

@@BitsTribe alright, thanks :)

[@deuswulf6193]

Add: I noticed other cases that are a near replica of this case, it appears they all come from the same manufacturer. Airflow looks questionable. They should have offered a version with a mesh or see through front panel (or some mix in between).

[@BitsTribe]

Yes nearly all brand come from 1 or 2 factories. Airflow is fine for the small form factor. Worry to much get a Thermaltake A500.

[@deuswulf6193]

@@BitsTribe Either way, I ordered one. Replacing a Corsair Air 240 as to fit it on desk as opposed to shelf. If it performs as well as the NZXT 400, then it should be fine.

[@Bla-444]

Big help thanks for the vid

[@BitsTribe]

Welcome

[@aronno4056]

best budget white case

[@BitsTribe]

yepp

[@xXcoolguyXx2011]

How many fans do i need, i will use a 1660 super

[@BitsTribe]

max the case out..... always for any case

[@gamerdaddy2570]

can i put deepcool gamaxx 240mm aio on top? i can see you said clearance is there.

[@BitsTribe]

yes you can

[@fofoballer]

Do you think the gpu will get choked for air being so close to the psu shroud?

[@BitsTribe]

nope if case fully fitted with fans

[@reallysillybillyischilly7166]

Why is there a red light flickering in the font io

[@BitsTribe]

no idea sadly

[@pcubed7661]

planning on getting the mesh version of this case, does the mesh version also come with 3 stock fans or does that only apply to the non-mesh version?

[@BitsTribe]

different countries different arrangements, uncertain.

[@MarmiteisTerrible]

Do i "need" to put fans on the front? The front doesn't even have holes on it

[@BitsTribe]

"there is small vent on the sides" -> put fan.

[@MarmiteisTerrible]

@@BitsTribe is it bad if i don't put fans on it?

[@BitsTribe]

likely, I prefer to max out fan amount if I can.

[@yashirou618]

I have this case when I bought my pc. How do I remove the front panel?

[@BitsTribe]

remove both side panels, pull it forwrd

[@MotmoRacing]

Hey bro! I just got the same case and I have an RTX 3070 Vision from Gigabyte that arrives Friday. I'm worried about one thing I overlooked, my B550M Aorus Pro motherboard will use the 2nd and 3rd PCI slots just like yours did. With my card having a thickness of 51mm, am I going to run into any clearance issues, or is the GPU gonna be choked airflow-wise?

[@BitsTribe]

Airflow gonna choke alot of stock fans. Consider noctua or be quite dans for high airflow and quite sound

[@areum8473]

For the first case, what power supply unit would be the best?

[@BitsTribe]

Gold 650watts

[@96Eclipsed]

Yes, I've bought three of the darkFlash cases, 2 DLM 21 and 1 DLM 22, from Amazon and they don't come with fans.

[@BitsTribe]

if you read the comments or description, I did state that different countries have different arrangements.

[@drggl]

Are there dust filters for the fans?

[@BitsTribe]

Yes top and bottom

[@genji4718]

I thought this was the mesh version and I ordered the same one. Now im concerned about airflow. Does the case feel hot to the touch (glass panel, top of the case, psu shourd)?

[@BitsTribe]

there is also a mesh filter

[@kireyeve3767]

kinda curious i saw online it says it can support 280mm aio on front. would this impede a 3 fan GPU like the vega 56 nitro+?

[@BitsTribe]

likely, I dont recommend front placement

[@kireyeve3767]

@@BitsTribe yea I watched some more videos and even just with fans a three fan gpu was barely squeezing in. I guess I'll invest in a new aio. Thx

[@jvkemiller592]

You Say It Comes With Fans In The Beginning Of The Video. Does it? On Amazon The DLM 21 Says It Comes With No Fans.

[@BitsTribe]

malaysian side does

[@jvkemiller592]

@@BitsTribe So I Would Have to buy fans seperatley? I live in America

[@BitsTribe]

yeah buy them seperately, go for Noctua Redux for better air and noise performance

[@07Rayzen]

Wait, is it advisable to set up the case horizontally?

[@BitsTribe]

yup

[@afifhunter1295]

How is the airflow?

[@BitsTribe]

well is matx is is basic, get mesh version if you running fan over air condition room

[@JoJ0estar]

How do you set your fans in this case for best airflow?

[@BitsTribe]

front and back as intake, top as exhaust

[@JoJ0estar]

@@BitsTribe Nice. I really like this case for the aesthetic, but I'm a bit concerned with airflow. I'm not doing any overclocking though. I'll get a dust filter for the back, then. Thanks a lot!

[@tim_wi]

can I Install a gpu with a length of 326mm?

[@BitsTribe]

possible

[@nightgamers9518]

Where can i buy this case? I live in Spain but cannot find it

[@BitsTribe]

amazon does ship it

[@landonbrown9405]

Does the dlm21 come with stock fans or not I'm not seeing that on websites

[@BitsTribe]

Malaysia does come included, other countries uncertain

[@Izuko]

Are the front fans acting as intake? thanks in advance.

[@BitsTribe]

i set mine as intakes

[@Izuko]

@@BitsTribe thanks a lot. Will also try that. Front intake with aio on the top as exhaust is the better setup correct?

[@Geovvne]

This is better than dlm22 and 23 right? because i think the 22 dont have dust filter in the front panel :(

[@BitsTribe]

dlm 22/21 area same, there is a mesh version 23 doesnt have mesh

[@ksims_]

Is the front panel removable?

[@BitsTribe]

yup

[@isayso6241]

Can you help me I bought this case a month ago do you know how to keep the gpu bracket thing into place or we just through it away

[@BitsTribe]

you can keep it :D

[@isayso6241]

Thank you!

[@HafidzMurshidie]

Wasn’t it snapped off when you install the gpu..?