Formula V Line has launched its Crystal Z3 series of panoramic PC cases, with the first models shipping as the Crystal Z3 Plus in black and white.
The new mid-tower chassis features a rear PCIe bracket that rotates 90 degrees, allowing a graphics card to be mounted either horizontally or vertically with compatible riser hardware.
Aimed at ATX system builders, the Crystal Z3 range supports ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. It can accommodate graphics cards up to 425 mm long, CPU coolers up to 180 mm tall and a top-mounted radiator up to 360 mm.
Initial retail models include three pre-installed PA2 120 mm ARGB PWM fans, with two at the bottom and one at the rear. The chassis supports up to eight 120 mm fans in total.
Cooling layout
A key design feature is the bottom air intake. Vents in the front and side of the lower panel feed air to the bottom fan positions while keeping the glass-heavy exterior visually unobstructed.
The lower fan bracket can be removed by undoing two screws, allowing users to lift it out and clean the nylon dust filter without removing any installed fans. Additional removable filters are fitted at the top, bottom and side intake areas.
Tool-free access is another part of the design. Quick-release latches on the front panel and both side panels are intended to simplify installation, upgrades and routine cleaning.
Display focus
The case reflects continued demand for chassis that do more than house hardware, particularly among buyers who want to show off internal components through glass panels and RGB lighting.
In that context, the rotatable rear PCIe bracket is one of the line's more distinctive features. It gives builders flexibility in how a graphics card is displayed inside the case without requiring a different enclosure layout.
Front I/O includes USB 3.0, USB 2.0, 10 Gbps USB Type-C and HD audio. Storage support extends to two 2.5-inch solid-state drives and two 3.5-inch hard disk drives at the same time.
The cooling layout does impose one limitation. To preserve space for the lower intake path and bottom-mounted fans, power supplies are limited to 140 mm in length, including cables. Buyers therefore need to check both PSU body and cable assembly dimensions before purchase.
Pricing
Formula V Line has priced the black Crystal Z3 Plus at USD $79.99 and the white version at USD $89.99 in the US. It will first be available through Newegg in the United States, while regional partners will handle sales in other markets.
The Crystal Z3 series expands the Taiwan-based company's case portfolio as it seeks to build its presence in the enthusiast PC segment, where visual design, airflow and ease of assembly have become central selling points alongside component compatibility.
Formula V Line describes itself as a PC hardware and gaming lifestyle brand that designs cases, cooling products, power supplies and gaming chairs. It says its management team has more than 20 years of combined experience in the PC case and accessories industry.