TRYX FLOVA F50 Review – If IKEA Made A PC Case…

Unboxing

Back in Computex 2025, one of the things TRYX showcased in the event was the TRYX FLOVA case with Scandinavian-style design and a unique intake fan, and now it is officially available as a retail product in the form of TRYX FLOVA F50. Inside the box you’ll find the case protected by PE foam, where a cutout houses the accessories box that includes all the necessary bits for the PC building process.

Inside the box you’ll find a user manual, accompanied by 10 zip ties, motherboard standoff socket screw, two spare pieces of plastic clips for the ball studs on panels to mount in a tool-less manner, plus an assortment of case screws, motherboard screws, PSU screws, and three extra standoffs – nine pre-installed, with ATX form factor as default. Oddly, you’re also given eight extra long screws, which is likely radiator fan screws; while the user manual mentioned their existence, there’s no mentions of them in any part of the installation process.

Walkaround

Starting with a quick overview of six faces of this case: bucking the trend of panoramic glass panels, the TRYX FLOVA F50 stuck to a more conventional flat side panel to showcase its innards, although we should say that despite its seemingly standard layout, there’s a lot more going on inside the case that makes this a rather unique design. The rear side panel features a perforated section for side-mounted intake setups, whereas the front is covered in a piece of fabric, which is very IKEA-like (there’s even a pull tab at the bottom that acts as a quick-release mechanism).

Continuing to the rear side, it’s all conventional, though it does lack vertical PCIe slot mounting, so you’ll need conversion kits for that. In case you hadn’t noticed, this case is comparatively wider than usual, as shown by the relatively small portion of the width taken by the topside grille that indicates the mounting position of radiators. In fact, this case can accommodate fans as large as 200mm in width with a small caveat, but we’ll get to that in a bit. Finally, down the bottom, there’s the removable dust filter that keeps dust away from power supplies.

Conventional wisdom tells us that premium cases usually gives you pre-installed fans, and no surprise, the TRYX FLOVA F50 does have one exhaust fan (TRYX ROTA 120 non-ARGB, not a retail model) at the rear, though it lacks the usual trio of intake fans commonly available in cases of this class. What gives? Turns out, this case has something else entirely, called a “cross flow fan”, that takes on the responsibility of pulling fresh air into the case (with its own dedicated dust filter, too). Essentially, this is the same kind of stuff you’ll find in air conditioners.

For front panel I/O, it’s pretty standard: a headphone combo jack, a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) Type-C connector, along with a pair of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A connectors is what you’ll find at the bottom right of the glass side panel. There’s also a power button, which is the only button you’ll find in this case.

Specifications

TRYX FLOVA F50 (White, C-F500F-FM1E-G0W)

Full specifications available on product webpage.

Chassis Form Factor	Mid-tower ATX, standard layout
Dimensions	481 x 240 x 501 mm (58 liters)
Chassis Material	Steel, plastic, polyester fabric & tempered glass
Colors	Black > White (as tested) Pink
Motherboard Support	ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX Back-connect motherboard support
Chassis Fan Support	Front: 3 x 120 mm / 2x 140, 160, 180, 200 mm* Side: 2x 120 mm / 2x 140 mm Top: 3x 120 mm / 2x 140 mm Rear: 1x 120 mm Bottom: 2x 120 mm *Cross-flow intake fan must be removed before installing 140mm or larger intake fans.
Pre-installed Fans	Front: Custom cross-flow fan with removable air guider for liquid / air cooling configuration Rear: TRYX ROTA 120
Radiator Support	Front: 280 / 360 mm Side: 240 / 280 mm Top: 280 / 360 mm Rear: 120 mm Bottom: Not supported
PCIe Slot Layout	Horizontal 7 slots, removable slot covers
Drive Bays	4x 3.5″ drive bays 4x 2.5″ drive bays
Max. Graphics Card Dimensions	420 mm (360 mm if cross-flow intake fan is installed)
Max. CPU Cooler Height	170 mm
Max. PSU Length	200 mm
Front I/O Ports	2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Type-A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) Type-C 1x 3.5mm combo jack

Test System

CPU	Intel Core i9-13900K
Cooling	TRYX STAGE 360 Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Motherboard	ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition
Memory	ADATA XPG LANCER BLADE RGB DDR5-6000 CL36 (2x16GB)
Storage	ADATA LEGEND 960 MAX 1TB
Power Supply	Cooler Master MWE Gold 1250 V2 Full Modular (ATX12V 2.52) 1250W
Case	> TRYX FLOVA F50
Operating System	Windows 11 Home 24H2

Teardown

It took quite a few setups to strip the TRYX FLOVA F50 down to its most barebones state – and the photos above shows how the case looks like with all the removable panels taken off. You’ll find lot of cutouts and perforations, as this case supports standard and back-connect motherboards up to ATX in size, while intake fans can be mounted on either the side, or in front. The power supply gets its own compartment, with some of its space shared with a removable HDD drive cage; above them, a pair of 120mm fans can be mounted for additional airflow.

On that note, the TRYX FLOVA F50 offers a wide range of fan setups, with five of the six surfaces (front, side, rear, top, bottom) all offering space for fans; both top and side allows up to 140mm fans, while bottom and rear are compatible with 120mm fans only. As mentioned earlier, the front can fit fans as small as 120mm, all the way up to 200mm, depending on your configuration – this can be adjusted via a vertical bracket that mounts the cross flow fan, which must be removed in order to install fans larger than its default 120mm configuration.

For 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives, there are two separate drive cages each capable of fitting two drives, with four drives in total. The 2.5-inch is mounted behind the motherboard, which is also removable; I do recommend removing both drive cages if you don’t use them, to free up extra space for cable management or extra large power supplies. Speaking of which, the cables are pre-managed through three velcro tapes, which is easier to stick than using zip ties. There’s a good chance you don’t need to use the included zip ties at all if your setup is relatively simple.

Here are all of the removable panels, and with the exception of front I/O panel (which is for cosmetics), their primary purpose are dust filtering. The cross flow fan’s dust filter panel and the bottom dust filter are a singular piece, whereas the front and top panels involves multiple layers and pieces. Note that the three panels on the left can be removed in a tool-less manner, while the two on the right requires unscrewing some bolts. In particular, the cross flow fan’s dust filter is glued directly, so cleaning will preferably require high pressure airflow to do so.

The front fabric mesh involves four parts: the frame, the grille, the dust filter, and the wraparound fabric (all secured through 10 screws). According to the attached tag, the fabric is made of polyester, which is machine-washable, and you can find all of the washing instructions labeled on it. To re-install, stretch the fabric and wrap it across all edges, and make sure the edge is tucked further inward (sticking as close to the mounting points as possible) so the frame can be reinstalled.

As for the top panel, it’s more straightforward: there’s the metal frame, with a magnetic dust filter under it. It’s secured through a tape on one end (same as the rear side panel) presumably for alignment’s sake, but nothing unusual otherwise.

In terms of cooling, there are two parts found in this case, the first of which is a regular 120mm exhaust fan in the form of TRYX ROTA 120. While we can’t say with absolute certainty, this specific model – which isn’t available for purchase – likely shares the same specs as the ROTA 120 ARGB, minus the onboard lighting part. As a result, it only comes with a single 4-pin PWM connector for fan speed control.

The second part of TRYX FLOVA F50’s cooling setup involves a special cylindrical cross flow fan that, instead of pulling the air straight backwards, pulls the air from sideways and ejects it by a 90-degree angle into the case. There are three operating modes that involves different fan speeds: Eco (1100RPM), Performance (1800RPM), and Over-Drive (2500RPM). While you’re given three presets from the get-go, the fan speed can still be customized through your fan control software of choice.

In terms of noise levels, we find it largely similar to a conventional triple-fan intake setup, while this has the additional benefit of featuring a dedicated air guider (like air conditioners do) to direct airflow straight towards the top of the case, where AIO radiators are usually located. That said, the fans only idles at minimum speed at most, with no fan-stop (0 RPM) mode available – this applies to the rear exhaust fan as well. The air guider can be removed for air-cooled setups, in which case the air flows horizontally like usual.

Installation

Installing the components inside the TRYX FLOVA F50 proved to be relatively easy, as there are solid amounts of clearance for components and cables alike, and the removable fabric panel makes it easier to access all the cables on the side. The case features grommets up top for EPS cables, although it’s worth pointing out that its height are a bit marginal, as you need to shove the connector hard to make sure it squeezes through the gap. One thing we like is the integrated cable management channel for the rear exhaust fan, where a small hook allows the cable to stay relatively hidden.

There is a small quirk involving the cross flow fan though. If you’re installing 360mm radiators (like the TRYX STAGE 360 we just reviewed), they have to be flipped other way around (radiator pipes on the left) to make sure it fits within the gap above the cross flow fan. This creates a slightly unconventional cooling layout, but there’s no harm in cooling performance. Alternatively, some AIOs feature short tube layouts which helps in this regard, but anything smaller than 360mm can be installed normally. If you prefer a standard 360mm orientation where radiator pipes are positioned on the right, you’ll need to remove the cross flow fan first.

Regarding PSU installation, while TRYX officially limits the length to 200mm, this is less of an issue if you don’t use 3.5-inch HDDs in your setup. Simply remove the drive cage, and you have plenty of space to fit extra long PSUs (in our case, our Cooler Master PSU measures 180mm long) and all of the cables involved. Since we don’t have to deal with HDDs, we can get away with plugging four PCIe 8-pin to 12V-2×6 connectors for our RTX 5090 in this build, which involves a lot of cables. If you’re space-constrained, native 12V-2×6 connectors may be the way to go.

And this is the final build, where the Scandinavian design truly shows itself with an almost furniture-like presence (it’d be even better if it’s got wood trims). For additional aesthetic points, we also got the TRYX STAGE 360 integrated into this build, featuring the ‘stage’ for decorations. Honestly IKEA, you probably missed the opportunity the last time you decided to release your gaming-themed furniture, because this looks exactly like what it would’ve been if you decided to make a PC case that is neatly on-brand.

(Pro tip: keep in mind the protective film is embedded on both sides of the tempered glass panel, and be sure to remove them before installing the panel when the build is complete.)

Verdict

The TRYX FLOVA F50 is available in three color variants: the black and white costs RM639, while the pink version is an additional RM20 on top of that, costing RM659. It’s not a cheap PC case by any means, and it certainly bucks the trend of panoramic glass designs that seems to be all the rage lately – but Scandinavian style is a territory that is not fully contested in the world of PC cases right now.

For that, TRYX has done a proper job in integrating the looks while still offering unique functionalities and configurability that makes this one truly versatile PC case to work with. It’s got some very minor quirks, but other than that, building a PC out of this case should be a breeze, all while blending itself perfectly into modern interiors.

Special thanks to Sun Cycle Sdn Bhd (TRYX local distributor) for providing the TRYX FLOVA F50 case for this review.