The Fantex M2 Pro: A Review of a Value-For-Money Case

As we take a closer look at the Fantex M2 Pro, it's clear that the company has done an excellent job with the design and engineering of this case. The front panel features two USB three ports, audio jacks, and a reset button on the side, all nestled in a minimalist approach that showcases the importance of clean lines and functionality. The power button is located at the very top of the case, which we find to be a deliberate choice to give the user ample space for cable management and airflow.

One of the standout features of the Fantex M2 Pro is its wiring. Fantex has done an excellent job in collecting all the cables and keeping them neatly organized, ensuring that they won't interfere with the front fans or any other components behind the front panel. A removable dust filter covers the main front intake portion, but it's worth noting that dust particles can still enter through the side ventilation area, which is accessible via a magnetic strip at the top of the case.

The Fantex M2 Pro also features an innovative fan mounting solution, known as the FanX plate on the side of the case. This allows users to install 3.5" and 2.5" drives with flexible mounting options in five different spots, giving them ample flexibility to customize their setup. However, it's worth noting that a traditional drive cage is not included, and users will need to purchase separate brackets for this purpose.

The case also features a large magnetic filter covering the top ventilation area, which provides strong airflow without compromising on aesthetics. The bottom of the case has a removable dust filter, but the side panel is relatively flimsy, making us wonder if Fantex could have made it sturdier. Additionally, we would have preferred to see a larger window in the side panel to showcase more of the inside build.

One of the standout features of the Fantex M2 Pro's interior is its ventilated floor and natural chamber separation, which makes cable management a breeze. The system includes grommeted cutouts on the right side of the motherboard tray for easy cable routing, and the power supply is concealed in its own chamber, making it easy to manage cables. However, we would have liked to see an additional interior drive bracket included with the case.

The Fantex M2 Pro's price point of $79 makes it a compelling option for users on a tight budget. While some features, such as the side panel and lack of fan hub at the back, are missing due to cost-cutting measures, we believe that this case still deserves the "Value-for-Money" award.

In terms of potential upgrades, the Fantex M2 Pro's 5.25" drive bay is removable, allowing users to fit a 360mm radiator with ease. We were able to install our 240mm all-in-one Corsair unit at the front without removing any parts, and cable management was extremely simple due to the clever design of the case.

The build we created using the Fantex M2 Pro turned out beautifully, with the magnetic strips from Beat Phenix adding a pop of color and style. We were able to achieve a sleek, high-performance build that showcased the capabilities of this value-for-money case.

In conclusion, the Fantex M2 Pro is an excellent choice for users on a budget who want a reliable and well-designed case. While some features may be missing due to cost-cutting measures, we believe that this case still offers an impressive balance of functionality and affordability. We'll continue to monitor the market for any updates or changes to this case, but for now, it's a solid option for users looking for a budget-friendly build.

Leave your impressions below of what you thought of the build and our review of the Fantex M2 Pro in General. Were you on the fence about building with one of these cases? Let us know! And don't forget to subscribe, as we'll be doing a full showdown versus the Define S soon. This concludes this review of the M2 Pro from Fantex. Thank you so much for watching and we'll see you in the next one.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: encable mod DIY extensions bring a fun way to customize your build with a variety of vibrant colors different length wires and all the needed connector type packs to assemble your own sleeved extensions with any pattern of color find out more with the link in the description below hey hello everyone I'm Dimitri with hnu and we've been patiently waiting for fantex to release a more budget friendly case for those who want to experience that seamless building process they've become known for so the N2 Pro m is hitting the shelves at $79 and it's going to be the case to beat within this price category fantex continues to be aggressive within the case Market uh for example the defined s from fractal hits the same price point and so if you would be interested in seeing a proper Showdown leave a comment or a like on this video the an2 proom is a smart move from fantex because there's that Trend uh emerging of giving you users an open interior chamber to allow for comfortable water cooling or just unrestrictive front air flow and the proom utilizes the exact same interior frame as the Evolve ATX but the exterior design on the pro m is drastically different it follows in the footsteps of the N2 Pro but in a more compact form we still get a brushed plastic front panel that has become the staple for many case exteriors and not just fantex the side panel window is revealing but it should have been larger to expand our view of the Interior a little more plus maybe a cutout to show off this SSD spot on the other side of that coin I am worried that with the larger non-metal section on the panel it would have lost complete rigidity as the panel already is extremely soft and flimsy something I wasn't expecting to be honest from fantex and even the other side panel that is completely metal flexes a little bit too much and even though the is a more of a value introduction and the frame itself maintains full structural Integrity so that's a positive I just wish that the panels were stamped or something to give off uh completely solid handling for this chassis for the I/O we get two USB three ports audio jacks and the reset button on the side the power button is at the very top I like this location to give this minimalist approach plus fantex has done an excellent job with wiring that is nicely collected and will not interfere with front fanss behind the front panel we find a removable dust filter that covers the main front intake portion but you'll still have to do occasional maintenance as the side ventilation is behind the filter uh that would allow dust particles to enter however the top is covered with a large magnetic filter spinning the entire ventilation area with strong magnetic strips coming back to the front you can install triple 120 mm fans or dual 140 mm with the mount strips for extra flexibility and only a single 140 mm fan included with a proom so you'll need to populate it with your own fans regardless of the build on the inside notice the absence of traditional Drive cage to let the front intake just enter without any obstacles I like this ventilated floor too and this natural chamber separation to make Cable Management so much easier and notice this fanex plate on the side and it is one of their innovat Mounting Solutions for 3 and 1/2 and 2 and 1/2 in drives with these angle brackets unfortunately the prom does not come with any of these brackets and they must be purchased separately but what this allows you to do is install drives with flexible mounting options in any of these five spots so for example you can install them at the very top so they're out of the way or move them in the center so they are cooled by the front intake so it's all up to the user but aside from that a cage would two Drive brackets is available in the bottom chamber plus a single SSD bracket behind the motherboard tray which is fine for storage but I just wish that a single angle bracket was included with the an proom for top airflow fantex continues to use the removal bracket that is a brilliant solution for installation of Radiators and fans outside of the case and then simply sliding it back after so triple 120 or dual 140 mm fans are compatible on the bracket utilizing strips for mounting flexibility and the fans are offset closer to the side panel even with my 140 M fans installed you can see just how much clearance there is uh away from the motherboard in case you'd want to populate it with 3 120 mil fans the 5 and 1/4 in Drive Bay is removable to welcome a 360 mm radiator and this is what the final build looks like I had extra fun with the proom utilizing some of the extra lights these magnetic strips from beat Phenix I tried to follow sort of a color scheme of red and gold with the active LED aexa Ram the Asus griphon armor Edition and the yellow themed Sapphire 390x that really sort of sealed the deal with the build I ended up mounting the 240 mm all-in-one uh Corsair unit to the front with the fans set to exhaust and the radiator fit perfectly uh without me needing to remove the bottom plate on the floor and I also routed the fence through one of the drive openings uh Cable Management on the interior was extremely simple you get these two large grommeted cutouts on the right side of the motherboard a few more right below to pass your IO cables and because the power supply is concealed in its own chamber you basically don't have to do much with the cables anything that is routed behind the motherboard tray can be collected via velro straps and spacing is not an issue so you can get away with doing nothing for cable management because the system in place is very much excellent and what you get for $79 is one of the best frames on the market with a functional interior that can house an excellent water cooled build and if you decide to just focus on air cooling their proom is a no compromis choice I only wish the side panels weren't so flimsy and a larger window would be nice to Showcase more of the inside and I would have preferred to have one of the Interior Drive brackets to just sweeten the deal with storage potential also The Fan Hub at the back unfortunately is missing on the proom uh which is pretty clear that fantex had to cut down on some of the features to hit that price point and uh we still think though that it deserves the damn good value award and now that you've seen what this case is capable of leave your impressions below of what you thought of the build and uh of this uh value enclosure in General if you're on a tight budget would you consider building aign one of these uh and make sure to subscribe because we'll be doing a full Showdown versus the Define s and this concludes this review of the M2 Pro M from fantex thank you so much for watching and we'll see you in the next onecable mod DIY extensions bring a fun way to customize your build with a variety of vibrant colors different length wires and all the needed connector type packs to assemble your own sleeved extensions with any pattern of color find out more with the link in the description below hey hello everyone I'm Dimitri with hnu and we've been patiently waiting for fantex to release a more budget friendly case for those who want to experience that seamless building process they've become known for so the N2 Pro m is hitting the shelves at $79 and it's going to be the case to beat within this price category fantex continues to be aggressive within the case Market uh for example the defined s from fractal hits the same price point and so if you would be interested in seeing a proper Showdown leave a comment or a like on this video the an2 proom is a smart move from fantex because there's that Trend uh emerging of giving you users an open interior chamber to allow for comfortable water cooling or just unrestrictive front air flow and the proom utilizes the exact same interior frame as the Evolve ATX but the exterior design on the pro m is drastically different it follows in the footsteps of the N2 Pro but in a more compact form we still get a brushed plastic front panel that has become the staple for many case exteriors and not just fantex the side panel window is revealing but it should have been larger to expand our view of the Interior a little more plus maybe a cutout to show off this SSD spot on the other side of that coin I am worried that with the larger non-metal section on the panel it would have lost complete rigidity as the panel already is extremely soft and flimsy something I wasn't expecting to be honest from fantex and even the other side panel that is completely metal flexes a little bit too much and even though the is a more of a value introduction and the frame itself maintains full structural Integrity so that's a positive I just wish that the panels were stamped or something to give off uh completely solid handling for this chassis for the I/O we get two USB three ports audio jacks and the reset button on the side the power button is at the very top I like this location to give this minimalist approach plus fantex has done an excellent job with wiring that is nicely collected and will not interfere with front fanss behind the front panel we find a removable dust filter that covers the main front intake portion but you'll still have to do occasional maintenance as the side ventilation is behind the filter uh that would allow dust particles to enter however the top is covered with a large magnetic filter spinning the entire ventilation area with strong magnetic strips coming back to the front you can install triple 120 mm fans or dual 140 mm with the mount strips for extra flexibility and only a single 140 mm fan included with a proom so you'll need to populate it with your own fans regardless of the build on the inside notice the absence of traditional Drive cage to let the front intake just enter without any obstacles I like this ventilated floor too and this natural chamber separation to make Cable Management so much easier and notice this fanex plate on the side and it is one of their innovat Mounting Solutions for 3 and 1/2 and 2 and 1/2 in drives with these angle brackets unfortunately the prom does not come with any of these brackets and they must be purchased separately but what this allows you to do is install drives with flexible mounting options in any of these five spots so for example you can install them at the very top so they're out of the way or move them in the center so they are cooled by the front intake so it's all up to the user but aside from that a cage would two Drive brackets is available in the bottom chamber plus a single SSD bracket behind the motherboard tray which is fine for storage but I just wish that a single angle bracket was included with the an proom for top airflow fantex continues to use the removal bracket that is a brilliant solution for installation of Radiators and fans outside of the case and then simply sliding it back after so triple 120 or dual 140 mm fans are compatible on the bracket utilizing strips for mounting flexibility and the fans are offset closer to the side panel even with my 140 M fans installed you can see just how much clearance there is uh away from the motherboard in case you'd want to populate it with 3 120 mil fans the 5 and 1/4 in Drive Bay is removable to welcome a 360 mm radiator and this is what the final build looks like I had extra fun with the proom utilizing some of the extra lights these magnetic strips from beat Phenix I tried to follow sort of a color scheme of red and gold with the active LED aexa Ram the Asus griphon armor Edition and the yellow themed Sapphire 390x that really sort of sealed the deal with the build I ended up mounting the 240 mm all-in-one uh Corsair unit to the front with the fans set to exhaust and the radiator fit perfectly uh without me needing to remove the bottom plate on the floor and I also routed the fence through one of the drive openings uh Cable Management on the interior was extremely simple you get these two large grommeted cutouts on the right side of the motherboard a few more right below to pass your IO cables and because the power supply is concealed in its own chamber you basically don't have to do much with the cables anything that is routed behind the motherboard tray can be collected via velro straps and spacing is not an issue so you can get away with doing nothing for cable management because the system in place is very much excellent and what you get for $79 is one of the best frames on the market with a functional interior that can house an excellent water cooled build and if you decide to just focus on air cooling their proom is a no compromis choice I only wish the side panels weren't so flimsy and a larger window would be nice to Showcase more of the inside and I would have preferred to have one of the Interior Drive brackets to just sweeten the deal with storage potential also The Fan Hub at the back unfortunately is missing on the proom uh which is pretty clear that fantex had to cut down on some of the features to hit that price point and uh we still think though that it deserves the damn good value award and now that you've seen what this case is capable of leave your impressions below of what you thought of the build and uh of this uh value enclosure in General if you're on a tight budget would you consider building aign one of these uh and make sure to subscribe because we'll be doing a full Showdown versus the Define s and this concludes this review of the M2 Pro M from fantex thank you so much for watching and we'll see you in the next one\n"