Cyberpower PC have supplied a very interesting chassis with the Ultra 55 4T, one that compensates for potential weaknesses while still offering aesthetic tweaks and opportunities to expand the system later. It’s fairly typical of some of the more practical gaming chassis, and is reminiscent of high quality budget designs from the likes of Cooler Master and Fractal Design.



The case emphasises air flow with wide front fascia perforations and filtered intakes on the front, floor and right hand side. Two 120mm fans are installed as standard, while a single 120mm fan exhausts. There’s space in the front, roof and to the right of the motherboard for 240mm radiators or additional fans, while more exotic solutions might be possible given the amount of space to work with internally.

The left hand side panel is 2/3rds height tempered glass. A zone comprising the entire bottom third is blocked as a shroud for the PSU and 3.5” HDD cage, which are installed from the other side of the case.



As noted, the right hand side panel incorporates a wide mesh section for air intake/exhaust. Otherwise, it is a rigid steel panel held in place with two captive thumb screws.

The top is another well ventilated zone with a panel that’s removable for cleaning. I/O is located on the right, comprising Mic and Headphone ports, two USB 3.0 ports, reset button and larger power button. A small blue indicator LED is positioned just below the power button.



The rear has a standard I/O panel and plain shield. I/O options include (from top to bottom):





The display outputs on the motherboard back panel are functional only when an APU with graphics functionality is installed.

Below the video card are two aerial connectors for the PCIe wireless networking card. The card supports high speed Wifi 6 networking.

At almost half a metre tall, and given that I/O ports are situated on the top, the case isn't suitable for sitting under a desk. On top, or ideally alongside given its size, would be preferable.