Page 2 - Physical Look - Outside
Out of the packaging, the Endorfy Arx 700 ARGB is a standard all-black case with mesh panels on the front and top to allow for airflow. It is mostly rectangular in shape with several hard edges and corners. The front panel is tapered slightly towards the front. It is hard to call this design anything other than pedestrian and dated for 2024. I wish Endorfy tried something a bit more unique than this overtly conventional direction. It might be a safe choice, given this is one of the largest enclosures they have in their lineup, but I hope future Endorfy cases have a bit more of their own flair incorporated. There is a bit of lighting from the fans when we plug everything in, but even so, it does not do much to make the Arx 700 ARGB stand out from the rest. Branding is kept to just the front facing logo near the bottom of the mesh.
Endorfy says this is one of the largest cases they have made under this brand so far, although this slots squarely into a standard mid-tower ATX size. In measurements, the Arx 700 ARGB is 486mm in height, 228mm in width, and 472mm in depth. This makes it similar, but smaller in all dimensions, than the Corsair 3500X ARGB. The 3500X ARGB was not exactly a large case either. Our chassis today tips the scales at just under 8.6kg, which is light. Endorfy may have had an ordinary design, but there are smart material choices here. On the side, we have a tempered glass panel, while the rest of the case features steel and some plastic framing pieces. The top and front panels have a bit of flex and bend, but it does not make me concerned about its sturdiness.
The easily accessible I/O is found on top of the Endorfy Arx 700 ARGB. It is all on the right side of the case in one column of buttons and ports. Starting from the front, we have a large circular power button. Nearby, there are two pin hole LED lights to indicate power and disk activity. These are white in color. The next button is a recessed reset button. However, out of the box, this button is used to cycle the addressable RGB lighting controller, as you will see later. Next, we have two USB 3.1 Type-A ports surrounding a pair of 3.5mm audio jacks for microphone in and headphone out. Finally, we have a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. All of these are marked with plain gray legends. The rest of the top is a separate panel with a fine mesh cutout. This is fine enough that Endorfy does not include a dust filter. These holes are small, so it will do the job for larger particles.
On the other side, we have a solid black panel, which again is pretty typical. Both side panels are held onto the back with captive thumbscrews, which is nice to see. One neat thing is the top panel is also secured at the back with another captive thumbscrew. At the back, we have a standard look, with the motherboard I/O opening beside an exhaust area for a 120mm or 140mm fan. Next, we have seven expansion covers, which is standard for a mid-tower case. These covers are protected with a solid door that swings open to cover the screws. This door is held in place with a small magnet, which is a neat way to secure it in place. Finally, at the bottom is a removable PSU mounting frame with an opening to fit a standard ATX-sized power supply.
On the bottom, the Endorfy Arx 700 ARGB has an even larger ventilation area. It has the same honeycomb pattern as the back exhaust fan, which should mean air can go in and out here with little to no obstruction. Of course, Endorfy also includes a plastic filter to line these holes with some more filtration. They are held in place with magnets and slide along a set of rails. Unfortunately, the filter is a flimsy sheet of plastic with magnets around the edges. It does not hold its shape when it is off the rails, allowing the dust to fall off. Personally, I would rather have some sort of structure to this filter, so it is easier to remove and clean. Otherwise, each corner has feet with foam lining to better protect the surface it sits on. The feet can be removed, but they lift the rest of the Arx 700 ARGB off the surface by around 19mm, which should be enough space for air intake or exhaust.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Outside
3. Physical Look - Inside
4. Installation and Conclusion
