Overview
A decade after Silverstone launched the ultra-rare Xformer MBX Mark II case—designed with Murderbox’s Charles Harwood and priced for people who think $1,250 is pocket change—a mountain of unsold cases landed on the speaker’s doorstep. The team unboxes, inspects, and debates what to do with these luxury PC relics and their mysterious accessories.
History and Background of the MBX Mark II
- The MBX Mark II aimed to be the “perfect” PC case, blending timeless looks with top-tier performance.
- At $1,250 (plus accessories), it was more exclusive than a secret society.
- Only 250 were made, but so few sold that Silverstone was desperate to get rid of them—enter our speaker.
- The design is based on the classic Silverstone TJ07, famous for its heavy, unibody construction.
Unboxing and Inspection Process
- Three pallets arrive, containing 27 case boxes (most marked “for Joe”—who is Joe?), two side panels, and five boxes of random accessories.
- Some cases are labeled with notes like “flood damage” or “sample,” and a few look like they’ve seen better days.
- Many cases are pristine but may have failed Charles’s “impossibly high” standards.
Design Features and Manufacturing Challenges
- Features a bent unibody (not cheap), making it heavy enough to double as gym equipment.
- Charles Harwood’s touches: no old-school drive bays, a slim optical drive slot, and windows everywhere to show off your cable management (or lack thereof).
- The design philosophy: don’t hide your cables—make them beautiful and flaunt them.
- Manufacturing was so complex, it’s a miracle any were made at all.
Accessory and Component Analysis
- Accessory boxes are a treasure trove (or junk drawer) of radiator mounts, GPU brackets, cable clips, LEDs, grommets, O-rings, and more.
- It’s unclear if there are enough parts to build full systems—some accessories seem as rare as the cases themselves.
- Custom reservoirs and legacy connectors show just how high-end (and complicated) the original vision was.
Options for Future Use
- Ideas include building and auctioning premium systems, making charity builds, or starting a boutique for people named Joe.
- The team asks the audience for creative suggestions—because they’re stumped.
Decisions
- Accepted the shipment: Speaker took the cases to save them from the scrapyard.
- Asked for audience input: Open call for ideas on what to do with the cases.
Action Items
- Team: Count accessories to see how many complete builds are possible.
- Team: Decide if boutique builds or charity events make sense.
- Viewers: Send in your wildest ideas for these luxury PC fossils.