MSI’s Project Zero X: A Clean and Innovative Desktop Build

by Sylvia January 8, 2025

MSI’s Project Zero X is a prototype desktop build that boasts a clean design, hidden wires, and a four-sided glass chamber. While it may appeal to those who appreciate tidy cable management, there’s one problem – people like me. Confessing my utter incompetence at cable management, I fear that if I were to own this see-through case, I would undoubtedly ruin it. However, for PC builders who possess more skill in this area, the Project Zero X could serve as an impressive statement piece, as long as it aligns with their personal preferences in chassis design.

MSI’s Project Zero X: A Clean and Innovative Desktop Build

– MSI’s Project Zero X is a prototype desktop build that hides all wires for a clean design housed within a four-sided glass chamber.
– The author admits to being bad at cable management and fears ruining the see-through case if they were to own it.
– The Project Zero X could be a statement piece for PC builders, but opinions on chassis designs vary among the RPS team.

MSI’s Project Zero X is gaining attention at CES 2025 for its innovative design that aims to hide every single wire within its four-sided glass chamber. As someone who values a clean and organized PC interior, I appreciate the concept behind this prototype desktop build. It brings back the simple pleasures of a well-maintained terrarium, with its sleek and minimalist design. However, there is a caveat for someone like me – a complete lack of cable management skills.

Confession time: I am utterly terrible at cable management. It baffles me how some people can create beautifully organized and seamless cable setups within their PC builds. For me, it’s an abysmal task. Wires never seem to straighten out the way I want them to, and I struggle to figure out what to do with the excess slack. It’s a messy affair that ends up compromising the overall aesthetic of the PC. I even contemplated avoiding a video that would expose my cable management deficiencies to the world. The fear of being exposed as a hardware fraud, a Frank Abagnale of zipties, was very real. Imposter syndrome takes on a new meaning when you’re genuinely an imposter.

No matter what MSI has done to conceal cables in the Project Zero X case, I am certain that my attempts at building a PC with it will result in a jumble of wayward wires. My lack of cable management skills will undermine the purpose of the case, rendering it far from the intended sleek and tidy design. I cannot comprehend how, but I have an uncanny ability to find unconventional ways to mess things up.

However, for those who possess competent cable management skills, the Project Zero X could serve as a statement piece. If its combination of glass and metal fits within their desired aesthetic, it has the potential to be an eye-catching addition to their setup. Of course, opinions on chassis designs can vary significantly. In fact, within the small group of individuals at RPS, preferences diverge greatly. Graham prefers a PC that hides its insides, Edwin dislikes anything black or illuminated, and Nic fantasizes about a wooden case. Thus, the Project Zero X may not appeal to all of us.

In conclusion (oops, I mean, wrapping up), the Project Zero X by MSI presents an intriguing concept for PC enthusiasts who value clean and tidy interior aesthetics. Its cleverly concealed cables and glass chamber provide a unique viewing experience. However, for someone like me with a long history of cable management disasters, it would inevitably devolve into chaos. Still, it’s fascinating to see the innovative strides being made in PC case design, even if they are beyond my personal capabilities.