Jonsbo is once again dipping its toes into the less common cubic configuration with its new V12 chassis. This layout, although perhaps less mainstream today, positions the motherboard horizontally above the power supply and storage areas, allowing for some visually striking systems.
Measuring in at a rather petite 280mm wide, 301mm deep, and standing just 275.5mm tall, the new V12 manages to pack support for Micro-ATX motherboards and offers four PCI expansion slots. This compact footprint underscores its potential, as there's enough internal volume to house some powerful components.
Ventilation is handled by a pair of 120mm fans mounted at the front of the case. However, due to the V12's constrained dimensions, fan options elsewhere are limited to smaller diameters. You'll find space for a 92mm fan beneath the motherboard tray and an 80mm fan at the lower rear section. CPU cooling is also somewhat restricted, with a height limit of 145mm. AIO liquid coolers appear to be out of the question for this chassis.
Available in black and white, the V12 sports a unique material combination. The top panel is a practical mesh to aid airflow, while the lower section, which conceals the storage compartment, features an eye-catching 8mm-thick panel of real walnut wood. The case also features a double-curved tempered glass side panel, offering a stylish view of your components within.
The V12 supports graphics cards up to 260mm in length in the upper compartment. Things become a little more limited in the lower compartment, where the PSU and storage options will be mounted. There is a dedicated 2.5″ SSD slot located next to the PSU area, along with a two-slot drive cage. This cage is versatile, capable of holding one 3.5″ drive and either a second 3.5″ drive or a 2.5″ drive. However, populating this drive cage introduces a constraint on PSU length, limiting you to power supplies no longer than 140 mm. If you choose to remove the drive cage, you can use longer PSUs up to 220mm.
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KitGuru says: Although it may be a bit limited in terms of component space, it offers a design that makes it stand out.