Montech King 95 Pro Case Review

The Montech King 95 Pro is a heavy-hitter in the PC case market. Designed to offer prospective buyers an unhindered view into their build, with plenty of space for additional upgrades and a tool-less approach that streamlines the building process, the King 95 Pro is a highly competitive dual-chamber chassis. But with so many fish-tank style cases hitting the shelves in recent years, we’ve rigorously tested the King 95 Pro to see how it compares to other similarly priced options.

Montech has been considered a budget manufacturer for quite some time, with case ranges like the Sky and Air models catering to those who need a steadfast but cheap option for their build. With the introduction of the King 95 range in early 2024, Montech has stepped up into the mid-range space, competing with the DeepCool, Corsair, NZXT, and others.

In this review, we’ll explain the key specifications and features of the Montech King 95 Pro, how easy it is to build with and compare it to other similarly priced market alternatives.

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Specification

The King 95 boasts an impressive spec list, with support for small form factor Mini-ITX boards and full-size ATX motherboards (but not the largest enthusiast E-ATX designs). It’s slightly disappointing that this case doesn’t support E-ATX boards, but with the Mega version of the King 95 on the horizon, we’ll likely see support for these boards along with larger 420mm CPU coolers.

The King 95 Pro range comes in four different colours. There are the typical black-and-white options you’d expect with most case ranges (in this particular review, we’ll be looking at the black version). Additionally, red and blue versions offer a unique look for those looking to step away from the usual white or black offerings.

Component clearances are very strong, with space for graphics cards up to 420mm long and air coolers that reach 190mm tall. Most gargantuan GPUs tend to cap out at around 365-370mm long, so there’s ample clearance beyond the max length, which won’t restrict airflow.

As for cooling support, the King 95 Pro can house either nine 120mm fans or six 140mm fans. The chassis comes pre-installed with two 140mm and four 120mm fans, so it isn’t likely that most prospective buyers will need extra fans, but it’s good to know that there’s additional room for upgrades. Liquid AIO support is a bit more restrictive in comparison, with only the top chassis supporting a 360mm radiator, while the side is limited to 240mm. The bottom panel seems like it could support a 360mm cooler, but Montech does not mention this in their documentation.

Regarding MSRP, this is where the King 95 Pro thrives compared to other cases. At $149, the black King 95 Pro is one of the strongest value cases on the market, and although the alternative colours are slightly pricier, these prices are still competitive. Considering most chassis at this price point lack fans, it’s impressive that Montech has gone the extra mile to include six.

Montech King 95 Pro Design

The Montech King 95 is a striking dual-chamber case available in Blue, White, Black and Red. It clearly shares design cues with popular dual-chamber cases, such as the Lian Li O11D Series and HYTE Y60—separating the motherboard and PSU areas while embracing the heavy use of glass to show off the insides of the system.

The dual-chamber case design philosophy has a number of distinct advantages, such as improved chamber-based cooling and the ability to hide less attractive-looking components behind the motherboard tray for a refined build aesthetic. It also helps to limit the height of the case, though it tends to make chassis wider than their single-chamber counterparts. This design also allows for more widespread use of glass to create a case resembling a fish tank more than a PC chassis.

This design language also has some inherent disadvantages, which end-users will need to weigh up. The removal of front mounting fans impedes traditional case airflow design, and the heavy use of glass further reduces the availability of mesh perforation, which would again help with cooling.

This design also requires good cable management while building the system, with few places to hide messy cabling compared to other case options at this price point.

It’s fair to say that Montech has made this design philosophy its own, and make no mistake: this is not a cheap carbon copy of another design. We haven’t seen the curved panels on a dual-chamber case previously. Although newer case models have adopted a similar aesthetic, Montech remains the original manufacturer to feature this innovative approach.

Another attribute seldom seen in other designs is the inclusion of a staggering six high-quality ARGB fans within this case. The fans are high-quality, with a wrap-around RGB ring and pre-run cable management to the included ten fan hub on the rear of the motherboard tray.

While the Pro model will set you back around $40 or so more than the standard King 95, the inclusion of the high-quality fans makes the additional cost easier to swallow.

The Montech King 95 also has a unique front panel design, unlike any chassis we have seen before. With a curved 4mm tempered glass side panel, you get a totally unobstructed view of the case from all angles. If airflow is particularly important for your system, you can also replace this with an included mesh alternative.

Building in the Montech King 95 Pro

Moving through to the building process within this chassis, we only have good things to report. The Montech King 95 is one of the most accessible PC cases we have ever built with, and it left us longing for nothing during the 90 minutes spent assembling a system inside of it.

Internal Space

As a dual-chamber case, the Montech King 95 Pro accommodates a massive range of components both in the primary chamber and at the rear of the chassis. The primary chamber can house graphics cards up to 420mm long and CPU coolers up to 175mm.

The rear of the Montech King 95 Pro provides enough space for power supplies up to 190mm in length, providing room for ATX units. This chassis also has many drive bays, with a max capacity of eight 2.5-inch or five 3.5-inch drives.

Unfortunately, neither King 95 model supports any reverse connector motherboards we’ve seen hit the shelves in 2024. Still, newer iterations of this case, such as the King 95 MEGA Pro will support ASUS (BTF), MSI (PROJECT ZERO), and Gigabyte (PROJECT STEALTH) options.

Radiator and Fan Mounting

Regarding cooling support, the Montech King 95 Pro has space for up to nine 120mm fans across all panels or up to six 140mm fans. This case can also house a 360mm radiator on the top panel, with space for a 240mm unit on the side panel.

The six fans of the Montech King 95 Pro (two 140mm and four 120mm) are pre-installed and pre-wired into the hub at the back, making the building process extremely straightforward. Of course, these fans can be swapped out with your own options, but we feel the pre-installed Montech fans are ample for most builders.

Ease of Building

Everything from removing the panels for easy access to plugging up the pre-wired fans to the motherboard and PSU was made as easy as can be. Virtually all of the case is tool-less, meaning panel removal can be done by hand with thumbscrews alone. While we encountered no challenges regarding size tolerances or the general installation process, the top panel was perhaps the only area to put up a fight. The plastic retention pins came loose on one or two occasions and needed a shove to sit correctly back in place.

Having built within the Pro version initially but having tested the non-Pro version, I can say that the pre-installed fans are a valuable addition for airflow and time-saving. There is little reason to pick up the non-pro case unless you’re on a very restrictive budget. Picking up fans for this build will cost you more than the $40 premium (accounting for the same number, size and quality) and create much more hassle during system assembly. The standard version also lacks the valuable 10-way integrated fan and ARGB controller, which we find incredibly useful.

Features We Like

Curved Front Panel

The curved panel gives this case an element of wow factor not seen with many competitor chassis. It also allows for an unobstructed view of the components inside and removes a join on the corner of the glass panels. It is easily removable, strong, thick, and a great addition to the King 95.

Six Included Fans

The Montech King 95 Pro is market-leading in terms of included fans, as virtually any other case at this price point won’t provide more than six included fans. This allows for excellent airflow around the case, keeping the internal components cool.

Integrated RGB and Fan Hub

The integrated hub, which supports up to 10 ARGB and 10 PWM fan headers, is a fantastic addition for controlling the included fans and any you may add. It is powerful, centralised, and comes pre-cable managed for an easy build process.

Features We Don’t Like

Lack of Vertical GPU Support

While a reasonably inexpensive adapter like the NZXT Vertical GPU Mount used in our test build is an easy addition, Montech could have included a vertical GPU mounting bracket in the box, even if only on the more pricey ‘Pro’ version of this case. It is standard on one of this case’s main competitors, the HYTE Y60, and a key selling point for many buyers.

No Official Bottom Radiator Support

While there is seemingly clearance for radiator mounting at the bottom of this case (with the GPU horizontally mounted), it is not officially supported in this case’s specifications. This may be a drawback for those looking to build a custom loop system inside the King 95.

Conclusion

Montech King 95 Pro

Product Name: King 95 Pro

• Design
• Features
• Build Quality
• Value for Money

4.6

Summary

The Montech King 95 is an utterly superb chassis for the price. The dual-chamber setup is expertly designed, with phenomenal build quality throughout and plenty of clearance for large tower air coolers, radiators, and long graphics cards. The integrated RGB looks sleek and is easily customisable, while the curved front glass panel presents something genuinely different compared to other cases in this price bracket.

While the non-pro version of the King 95 is worth considering, we feel the Pro variant offers significantly more value overall. For between $110 and $150, you will not find a better PC case than the Montech King 95 Pro, a truly impressive mid-range mid-tower. We are left excited by what Montech brings to market next and overjoyed at how fantastic this case is to build in.

Pros

✅ Awesome design

✅ Great cooling performance

✅ Competitive pricing

Cons

❌ White version more expensive

❌ Not as refined as the HYTE Y60

❌ No vertical GPU mount