The MONTECH TG3 has turned out to be a rather impressive proposition, particularly when its $60 USD asking price is taken into consideration. Its wrap-around design gives the chassis a distinctive appearance without becoming overly extravagant, while the extensive use of glass makes it well suited to showcase-oriented builds. More importantly, the design is not purely cosmetic. Support for reverse-connector motherboards adds another layer of flexibility, and the overall internal arrangement makes the TG3 surprisingly straightforward to work with. It is a case that looks good on the desk, but does not sacrifice usability in pursuit of that aesthetic.

Ease of installation is another area where the TG3 performs particularly well. The tool-free panels can be removed from all sides of the chassis, providing excellent access to the interior and making component installation considerably less frustrating. Cable management is also well considered, with plenty of room and routing options available behind the motherboard tray. MONTECH has clearly designed the TG3 with the person actually building the system in mind, rather than simply creating something that looks impressive in product photography. The support for up to nine cooling fans, along with provision for a 360mm radiator at the top, also gives builders considerable freedom when configuring airflow.

Cooling is especially impressive given the price. Four fans are included as standard, with the unibody GF 360 REV combining three 120mm fans into a single frame for a cleaner installation and significantly less cable clutter. Combined with the rear exhaust fan, this gives the TG3 a capable airflow configuration straight out of the box, while additional fan mounting positions allow the setup to be expanded if required. The lack of a dedicated GPU support arm is unfortunate, particularly for larger and heavier graphics cards, and storage provision is relatively limited. These are worthwhile considerations, but neither feels particularly damaging given the overall specification.


The value proposition is where the TG3 really becomes difficult to ignore. At just $60 USD, MONTECH has managed to deliver a feature set that compares favourably with considerably more expensive alternatives. It is particularly notable when placed alongside the recently reviewed CORSAIR 2800X RS-R, which costs around $30 more, yet the TG3 actually provides more in several key areas. It includes a rear exhaust fan, offers an additional USB port and supports full-size ATX motherboards, giving it a broader specification despite its lower asking price. That is a fairly compelling comparison for anyone shopping at this end of the market.

There are a couple of smaller caveats, with the limited storage capacity being one of the more obvious compromises, while the white version we tested has a subtle blue tint that can stand out against other white components. Nevertheless, these are relatively minor blemishes on what is otherwise an exceptionally well-rounded chassis.

The combination of its unique wrap-around design, reverse-connector support, excellent accessibility, comprehensive cooling options and strong cable management makes the TG3 far more capable than its $60 price tag would suggest. MONTECH has delivered an excellent-value chassis here, and at this price, the TG3 is very difficult to overlook.




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