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Shadow Black Micro-ATX case with floating glass front panel, steel frame, tempered glass side, vertical orientation

ASUS

ASUS A23 Light & Shadow Micro-ATX PC Case Shadow Black

SKU CH-52ZF-Q1CHT

Micro-ATX chassis with a floating glass front panel, rear-mounted motherboard support, 380 mm GPU clearance, 165 mm CPU cooler height and front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

  • Motherboard CompatibilityMicro-ATX Mini-ITX Rear-Mounted Micro-ATX
  • ColorBlack
  • Case MaterialSteel,Tempered Glass,Plastic
  • With Power SupplyNo
  • Front Ports1×USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) 2×USB 3.0 (5 Gbps) 2×Audio
  • High-speed 10 Gbps USB-C port for fast external drives
  • Floating tempered-glass front panel shows off internal lighting
  • Supports rear-mounted Micro-ATX boards for unconventional builds
  • 33 mm cable-routing space keeps wiring tidy
  • Fits 380 mm graphics cards and 360 mm front radiators

Compact Micro-ATX Build Platform

The ASUS A23 Light & Shadow is a Micro-ATX chassis that also accepts Mini-ITX and rear-mounted Micro-ATX motherboards. It targets builders who want a transparent front panel and flexible radiator support in a mid-tower footprint. The steel, tempered glass and plastic construction weighs 7.8 kg without a power supply.

Thermal Capacity Under Load

Front and top mounts each accept 120, 140, 240, 280 or 360 mm radiators while the rear takes a 120 mm unit, giving sustained airflow paths for high-wattage components. Three 120 mm or two 140 mm fan positions at the front and top plus one 120 mm rear spot let intake and exhaust scale together. Dust filters on the front, top and bottom preserve that airflow over long sessions.

Straightforward Assembly With Clear Limits

A 33 mm cable-management channel eases routing behind the motherboard tray. The case fits graphics cards up to 380 mm long, CPU coolers up to 165 mm tall and power supplies up to 210 mm deep. Two 3.5/2.5 inch bays and one dedicated 2.5 inch bay cover typical storage needs, but builders needing more drive slots or a longer PSU will hit the hard limits.

Highlights

  • High-speed 10 Gbps USB-C port for fast external drives
  • Floating tempered-glass front panel shows off internal lighting
  • Supports rear-mounted Micro-ATX boards for unconventional builds
  • 33 mm cable-routing space keeps wiring tidy
  • Fits 380 mm graphics cards and 360 mm front radiators

Specifications

Motherboard CompatibilityMicro-ATX
Mini-ITX
Rear-Mounted Micro-ATX
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel,Tempered Glass,Plastic
With Power SupplyNo
Front Ports1×USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps)
2×USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
2×Audio Jacks
1×Power Button
1×Reset Button
BrandASUS

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the A23 Light & Shadow get when the front fans run at 120 mm or 140 mm all day?

The case fits three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans at the front plus top and rear mounts, with dust filters on every intake to keep airflow steady during long sessions.

What separate parts do I need to finish a build in this chassis?

You must supply a Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboard, a power supply up to 210 mm long, a CPU cooler no taller than 165 mm, a graphics card up to 380 mm, and your own storage drives.

Will my existing 280 mm radiator and 3.5-inch hard drives fit alongside the rear-mounted motherboard tray?

Yes, the front and top each accept 280 mm radiators, the rear takes a 120 mm unit, and the case provides two 3.5/2.5-inch bays plus one dedicated 2.5-inch bay behind the motherboard tray.

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