DeepCool Quadstellar Infinity – Build and Review

The DeepCool Quadstellar Infinity is an absolutely bonkers PC case, it looks like something that dropped down from outer space onto your desk. The original Quadstellar was packed with fun features but it was quite an expensive chassis. DeepCool has considerably reduced the price of the Quadstellar Infinity, but what else has been cut to make this crazy-looking case more affordable? Let’s find out.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:37 Intro – what is the Quadstellar Infinity?
01:14 Changes versus the original model
04:17 James’ plan for the review
04:48 Accessing the internals
07:10 James’ first impressions of the layout
08:57 Mobo tray and water-cooling support
10:46 Other key specs
13:15 Test setup
15;44 Build Timelapse!
21:58 It’s finished…
23:17 Thermal performance
23:54 James’ thoughts on the build

Deepcool has significantly reduced the price of the Quadstellar Infinity compared with the original which was reviewed by KitGuru several light years ago. Obviously, such a drastic drop in price means that some of the original features have been either replaced completely or replaced with cheaper alternatives. The MK1 Quadstellar cost over £400 when it was launched in 2018 but the new Infinity version is much more affordable with a price tag of £299.99.

Changes start with the front panel which was the Quadstellar's party piece. The original had motorised front flap vents which could be set to automatically open and close via an app at a defined system temperature. With Infinity the app control has gone and the vents are now manually controlled by hand which will no doubt significantly save on manufacturing costs. The front dust filters have also been removed from the Infinity and the Gamer Storm power button logo is replaced with the new DeepCool logo.

The Infinity comes without any pre-installed fans, the original came with four 120mm in the front and one in the rear. Also, the app-controlled fan/RGB hub has been taken away, the Infinity has a 3-pin RGB motherboard connection to control the front RGB lighting, there’s no PCIe riser kit included with the infinity and the massive HDD caddy has been dumped too, but an additional 360mm radiator/fan bracket is in its place.

Some of the materials that the case is constructed from have changed too, such as the front panel which was originally made from cast aluminium, but is now manufactured from ABS moulded plastic. The front panel I/O has seen a slight change, USB Type-A ports have gone and replaced with a single USB Type-C port and the infinity comes with a combined 3.5mm headphone/mic front socket.

DeepCool Quadstellar Infinity Features:

• Quadstellar Infinity features a multi-compartment chassis design with manually operated ventilation panels constructed from various materials including a mixture of aluminium, steel, tempered glass and ABS plastic.
• Components can be installed inside pods splitting the motherboard, graphics card and power supply into separate compartments. Dual 360mm radiators can be mounted on removable radiator/fan brackets for easy installation.
• The front panel is equipped with four RGB LED light strips that combine with the front power button to create a futuristic-looking lighting effect. RGB lighting is controlled by the motherboard software or standalone HUB (not included) via a 3-pin 5V ARGB connection.
• Aluminium side panels feature six tempered glass windows that offer views into the system from all angles to showcase the system components.
• Front panel I/O connectivity includes a single USB Type-C port and a combined 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones and a mic. Multiple storage devices can be mounted alongside the motherboard with space for up to three 3.5” and three 2.5” drives in total.
• Supports CPU air coolers up to 135mm tall, graphics cards up to 380mm long and power supplies with a maximum length of 210mm. There are multiple cut-outs and cable tie-down points for easy cable management.

Specifications:

• Product Dimensions: 540x487x494mm(LxWxH)
• Net Weight: 14.3Kg
• Materials: ABS, SPCC, AL, Tempered Glass
• Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX / Micro-ATX / ATX / E-ATX
• Front I/O Ports: USB Type-C, 3.5mm Audio Jack
• Drive Bays: 3×3.5″ + 3×2.5″,
• PCIe Expansion Slots: 14 Slots (8+6)
• Pre-Installed Fans: None
• Fan Support: 9×120 mm (side), 2×80 mm (rear)
• Radiator Support: 120/240/360mm (front), 120/240/360mm (side)
• CPU Cooler Height Limit: 135mm
• GPU Length Limit: 380mm
• Power Supply Type: ATX PS2 (maximum length 210mm）

System Hardware Specifications:

• CPU – Intel Core i9-13900KS
• Motherboard – Z790 Aorus Master
• Memory – 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB Modules) Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5-6000
• Graphics Card – Sapphire TOXIC AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT Limited Edition
• Storage – 2TB WD_Black SN_850 PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD
• CPU Cooler – DeepCool LT720 360mm AIO
• Power Supply – Endorfy Supremo FM5 Gold 1000 W
• Chassis – DeepCool Quadstellar Infinity
• Chassis Fans – 120mm be quiet! Silent Wings PRO 4
• Operating System – Windows 11

Closing Thoughts

When I initially started planning a build inside the Quadstellar Infinity my first thoughts were that this could be a challenging case to build a system, with its multiple compartments and odd angles. However, once you get all the side panels off and remove some internal panels the case becomes very spacious. There’s loads of room to work on the system and if you choose to install the graphics card directly in the motherboard PCIe slots then it's no more difficult than building a system in a regular ATX case.

There are a few things to watch out for when planning a build with the Quadstellar. If you are thinking of installing an Nvidia 40 series graphics card remotely in the top compartment, check the dimensions first as there is an approximately 150mm height restriction which might be a problem for some 4080/4090 cards, especially once the 12VHPWR cable is connected which increases the overall height.

When budgeting for the build take into consideration that there’s no PCIe riser kit included so again, if you want to install the graphics card in the top compartment vertically you’ll need to factor in a PCIe gen 4 riser kit to your budget. There is also no RGB/Fan hub so you are either stuck with motherboard RGB/fan control or again the cost of a standalone RGB/fan hub needs to be taken into consideration when planning your budget.

The lack of pre-installed fans isn’t such an issue but again will add more cost to your build. At least you can choose your own fans so if you have a preferential fan you can buy those separately. Front radiator installation blocks off some of the front fan mounts so you might not be able to fit fans behind each front vent if you run a front-mounted rad, but the radiator will act as front intake if you set the fan orientation that way, so you should still have plenty of cool air intake.

Mounting a 360mm radiator in the top side compartment interferes with the space for the rear 120mm exhaust fan mounting in that compartment too. There is space for two 80mm exhaust fans in the lower motherboard compartment and although not clearly shown in the installation manual you can install two 120mm exhaust/intake fans right at the bottom/side of the motherboard compartment behind the vented side panel.

The installation manual that comes with the case is quite vague, there are no references to these issues/conflicts in the manual and information on the official DeepCool Quadstellar Infinity product page contradicts some of the info in the manual or the info is just completely missing from the manual such as the bottom 240mm fan/radiator mount. So make sure you read everything and understand what can be installed where in the case as it might improve airflow and thermals doing it in a different way.

So, the case isn’t perfect but it is certainly unique, nothing on the market looks anything like it. Sure, it might stick out like a sore thumb in an office or contemporary living room scenario… but in a dedicated gaming room, man cave or kid’s bedroom it will be the centrepiece and produce a look that no other case can.

The DeepCool Quadstellar Infinity is available to purchase now priced at £299.99 from Scan.co.uk HERE.

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Pros:

• Unique looks.
• Big reduction in price compared with the original Quadstellar.
• Lots of space to work with.

Cons:

• Power cable length could be tight.
• Space is limited for Nvidia 40 series in the top compartment.
• No RGB Hub or PCIe Riser accessories.
• Shiny plastic front flaps can get scratched easily.
• Radiators hinder chassis fan placement.

KitGuru says: The DeepCool Quadstellar infinity provides a look that no other PC case can. Its space-age styling and tempered glass showcase your system like nothing else. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is certainly unique.

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