ASUS has officially launched its new Lingguang Island AP304 PC case, dubbed the “Sea View” model, offering a unique design with a panoramic curved tempered glass front panel. Available in both black and white, the case is designed to showcase internal components while providing ample cooling and connectivity options.
Design and Aesthetics
The AP304 features a distinctive “suspension sea view room” design, with overall dimensions of 240x535x450mm. It incorporates an embedded RGB light strip to enhance its visual appeal, balancing aesthetics with functional heat dissipation. The front of the case boasts an integrated curved, explosion-proof tempered glass panel, offering an unobstructed view of the build within.
Compatibility and Cooling
This new chassis supports a wide range of motherboard form factors, including ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX. ASUS has included an upgraded graphics card bracket to ensure enhanced stability for even the heaviest GPUs. For cooling, the AP304 is exceptionally versatile, supporting up to 10 fan installations. The top panel can accommodate either two 140mm fans or three 120mm fans, and is compatible with 120/240/360mm AIO liquid coolers. The area to the right of the motherboard can house three 120mm fans, the rear can fit one 120mm fan, and the bottom is designed for three 120mm fans. This extensive fan support ensures excellent airflow and thermal management for high-performance systems.
Connectivity and Storage
In terms of I/O, the ASUS AP304 is equipped for modern connectivity. It features one USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2 port capable of 20Gbps transfer speeds, alongside two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports for versatile peripheral connection. A standard 3.5mm audio jack combo completes the front panel interface.
Storage options are also robust, with the case capable of holding one 3.5-inch HDD and two 2.5-inch SSDs. Component clearances are generous, allowing for graphics cards up to 420mm in length, CPU coolers up to 175mm in height, and power supplies up to 200mm in length.
Pricing and Availability
The ASUS Lingguang Island AP304 “Sea View” case is now available on JD.com. The black variant is priced at 780 Yuan, while the white version costs 849 Yuan.
