Sharkoon TK5M RGB Case Review

Sharkoon is renowned for hitting the mark when it comes to producing good quality products that also offer excellent value for money. Today we're checking out the TK5M RGB mid-tower chassis, with a price that's under £65 here in the UK while still packing in four ARGB fans and a tempered glass side panel. Interested? You should be!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:26 Intro and first impressions
02:06 Front panel/airflow
02:59 I/O and RGB control
03:32 Side panel
04:17 PSU shroud and drive caddy
05:35 Watercooling support
06:20 Build process
07:56 Kris’ thoughts
08:59 Thermals and noise
10:20 Closing thoughts

Specification:

• Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
• Power supply support: ATX
• Expansion slots: 7
• Included fans: 3x 120mm Front Intake 1x 120mm Exhaust
• Fan mounts: 3x 120mm Front, 2x 120/140mm Top, 1x 120mm Rear
• 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None
• Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5 Inch 5x 2.5 Inch
• Front I/O ports: 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, audio & mic
• Dimensions: 411mm L x 456mm D x 200mm W

Testing

To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel i7 12700K, Gigabyte RX 6700 XT, Kioxia 2TB NVME Gen 4 Drive XT, and a Fortis 5 air cooler.

Test System:

Processor: Intel i7-12700K
CPU Cooler: SilentiumPC Fortis 5
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws DDR5 5200 2x16GB
Graphics Card: Gigabyte RX 6700XT Gaming OC 12GB
Power supply: be quiet! Pure Power 11 FM 850W
SSD: Kioxia Exceria 2TB NVME Gen 4
OS: Windows 10

Cooling Performance

Cooling Performance Overview

The Sharkoon TK5M RGB kept the Intel i7 12700K and Gigabyte RX6700XT temperatures under control and the verdict is that the case performed very well indeed.

Closing Thoughts

There's no doubt the Sharkoon TK5M RGB offers good build quality and value, given the included fans, RGB hub, and front IO selection.

For once we have a budget case that stands out from the crowd, just a little bit. Reviewing budget cases is hard because there is usually so little to differentiate them, but for less than £65, it's hard to argue with the strong thermal performance courtesy of the four ARGB fans and meshed front panel. The tempered glass side panel also adds to the appeal, along with reasonable build quality and and easy build process.

It may not blow you away with its aesthetic, and of course this entry-level case market is fiercely competitive. We'd also point out that there's no cable grommets, it's a bit of a fingerprint magnet and the PSU dust filter is a little flimsy. But even then, the TK5M still offers so much in terms of value that its pros outweighs the cons.

The Sharkoon TK5M RGB is listed on Amazon HERE. It has recently gone out of stock but has been listed at £62.90 for months.

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Pros:

• Solid build quality.
• Impressive value.
• Four included ARGB fans and ARGB hub.
• Decent storage support.
• Good thermals.

Cons:

• PSU shroud cut-out limits front panel radiator sizes.
• No cable grommets.
• Plenty of competition in the budget sector depending on your preferences.

KitGuru says: The Sharkoon TK5M RGB is a great choice if you are on the look out for a value-orientated, simple, functional, and well-built case.

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