Small wonder. Is it possible to create a much smaller PC using a regular ATX motherboard? We weren't so sure, but after spending the past few days with Cooler Master's MasterBox Q500L chassis, our expectations of a compact mid-tower enclosure have been reset. Not only has the case managed to house our liquid-cooled AMD Ryzen hardware, it has also thrown up plenty of fun surprises along the way.

Housing a high-end build shouldn't be a problem for any mid-tower in this day and age, but there are a couple of key facts that help the Q500L stand out from the crowd. Firstly, it is readily available for the small sum of £49.99, and secondly, the case measures just 381mm (H) x 386mm (L) x 230mm (W) in size. Such dimensions aren't exactly tiny - we're not talking Corsair One levels of compact - but for a self-build this is one of the most petite ATX solutions around. To put things in perspective, the Q500L has an internal volume of 34L, exactly half that of our be quiet! Dark Base 700 test platform.