Montech Air 903 Max (Black)

Montech Air 903 Max (Black)

A budget E-ATX airflow tower with four 140 mm fans and 360 mm radiator mounts front and top; great thermals, oscillating fan noise.

  • Mid Tower
  • SSI-EEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
  • 400 mm
  • 180 mm

PCPR score

8.0

Great

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The short version

Montech's Air 903 Max is an E-ATX airflow mid tower with a metal mesh front Montech rates at 51 percent ventilation, three 140 mm ARGB fans at the front and one 140 mm fan at the rear. It fits 400 mm graphics cards, 180 mm coolers and 360 mm radiators at the top or front, with room for seven drives. Tom's Hardware reported strong thermals but noted noise that oscillates at mid fan speeds. The warranty is one year.

Pros

  • Four 140 mm fans pre-installed, three of them ARGB
  • 400 mm GPU and 180 mm cooler clearance
  • 360 mm radiator support at front and top
  • Up to two 3.5-inch and five 2.5-inch drives

Cons

  • One-year warranty
  • Tom's Hardware noted oscillating fan noise at 40-50% PWM
  • Vertical GPU kit is sold separately

Best for

  • Budget airflow builds
  • Builders who need E-ATX support cheaply

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Full specifications

Core

Style
Mid Tower

Fit

Motherboard support
SSI-EEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Max GPU length
400 mm
Max CPU cooler height
180 mm
PSU support
ATX
Max PSU length
240 mm
Expansion slots
7
3.5" bays
2
2.5" bays
5

Cooling

Front radiator
120, 140, 240, 280, 360
Top radiator
120, 140, 240, 280, 360
Total fan mounts
9
Fans included
4

Ports & I/O

Front USB-C
Yes
Front USB-A
2

Physical

Side panel
Tempered glass
Color
Black
Length
478 mm
Width
230 mm
Height
493 mm

Features

Vertical GPU mount
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • GPU up to 400 mm and 190 mm wide; CPU cooler up to 180 mm
  • ATX PSU up to 240 mm
  • Radiators up to 360 mm at front and top only; no rear radiator listed
  • Vertical GPU mounting needs Montech's separate kit

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Video reviews

Positive · Build

NO RGB done PROPERLY - Montech AIR 903 MAX

Gear Seekers

Gear Seekers assembles an all-white, RGB-free build in the Air 903 Max to show the case without lighting effects.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Tom's Hardware found great thermal performance from four included fans, E-ATX support and room for seven drives at a budget asking price, with oscillating noise at mid fan speeds as the main drawback.

    4/5 · 2024-10-20

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Common questions

Does the Montech Air 903 Max support E-ATX motherboards?

Yes. Montech lists E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX support, and its feature text also notes SSI-EEB compatibility.

What radiators fit in the Air 903 Max?

Montech lists 120, 140, 240, 280 and 360 mm radiators at both the top and front; no rear radiator is listed.

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