The Citadel Series has been one of Kolink’s most popular range of cases. The OG models were designed to accommodate Micro-ATX motherboards. Well, hold onto your RGB lighting, because they have just released the Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX PC Case. A full-size version of a Kolink Citadel? Yes, please!
Expanding on a Good Idea
While it is a full-size adaptation of the popular Kolink Citadel Micro-ATX, the Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX bears many of the same aesthetic markers of the series. Including their iconic hexagonal cut-outs. The tempered glass side panel is held in place by two rear screws, as opposed to side-mounted screws. This affords you an uninterrupted view into your gaming PC and a smoother finish. These screws also grant you easy access to the interior, making installation much simpler.
Manufactured from steel, the chassis has a matte black finish – the perfect backdrop for the splash of colour provided by the pre-installed fans. There are four pre-installed Kolink Umbra 120mm ARGB/PWM fans mounted throughout the case, all easily controlled via the included Kolink Umbra Core controller.
With its bigger size, the Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX is able to accommodate a juicy range of hardware. Just check out this list!
Tasty Features
- Space for all common motherboard form factors, even E-ATX;
- Seven horizontal and three vertical expansion slots for PCIe hardware;
- Which means, yes, you can vertically mount your GPU with the Kolink Vertical GPU Kit;
- Clearance for graphics cards up to 380mm in length;
- Dedicated PSU shroud to house an ATX power supply up to 200mm long;
- And up to four storage drives, two in a drive cage and two on a removable tray mount.
Don’t mind if I do!
Keeping Citadel Cool
Of course, with all the potential for premium hardware, you need an efficient thermal solution to go with it. Straight out of the box, the Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX has phenomenal airflow, thanks to the mesh front panelling and stylish side ventilation. Pair that with the included Kolink Umbra fans, and you have the makings for some brilliant air cooling right there. Plus, as PWM fans, their speed can be adjusted to suit your workload.
Supplying you with more options, there are many more fan mounts across the chassis. Three of the four 120mm fans are installed on the front panel, which can be replaced with 140mm fans or up to a 420mm radiator. Now that would be a showstopper behind the mesh! The final 120mm fan is mounted upon the rear panel, also replaceable by a 140mm fan or radiators of the same sizes. Lastly, the ceiling panel can hold either three 120mm fans, two 140mm fans, or up to a 360mm radiator.
All in all, this grants you great flexibility when it comes to your cooling solution. Even better, the spacious and intelligently designed interior allows for dual-radiator loops. With clearance for a 180mm tall CPU cooler, you can really build the ultimate custom water-cooling system.
Levelling Up Cable Management
Another star feature of the Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX the cable management capabilities. This user-friendly attribute will keep your gaming PC interior sleek and tidy. At your disposal, there are twelve rubber grommets, four Velcro anchor ties, and two cable routing tubes. Say goodbye to stray cables. Making sure they’ve covered all the bases, Kolink has even side-mounted the I/O panel. Beauts.
What’s more, the I/O panel is geared for superior connectivity. Take advantage of one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.1, one USB 2.0 port, and an HD audio jack. Just think of all the peripherals you can connect to this bad boy. Plus, next to the power and reset, there is an LED button for easy control of the lighting.
This case is perfect for all PC building enthusiasts. Whether it’s your first or hundredth build.
Upgrade Now!
The Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX is available now at Overclockers UK. Are you excited to get your hands on this chassis? Let us know in the comments below.
Kolink Citadel Mesh ATX PC Case
- Tempered glass panel with rear screws
- Superior cable management
- Supports vertical GPU mounting (kit sold separately)
- Accommodates motherboard up to E-ATX
- 4 x Kolink Umbra ARGB/PWM fans with Umbra Core controller
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK since 2020, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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