The name Sharkoon, or Sharkoon Technologies GmbH, refers to a German company founded in 2003 and based in Pohlheim (Germany) and Taiwan. The manufacturer specializes in the development of high-quality yet affordable PC components and gaming products. The portfolio includes cases and power supplies, as well as fans, mice, mouse pads, keyboards, headsets, gaming chairs and other peripherals. The manufacturer released a large number of new cases in Q4 2024. This includes the Sharkoon MK6 RGB, which we are testing today.
Technical details
| Model: | Sharkoon MK6 RGB |
| Case type: | Mini-Tower |
| Dimensions: | 225 mm (W) x 435 mm (H) x 445 mm (D) |
| Weight: | 6.1 kg |
| Material: | Steel, plastic, tempered glass |
| Color: | Black |
| Front connections: | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.0, 1x headphones/ microphone |
| Drive bays: | 2x 3,5″/ 2,5″ 1x 2,5″ |
| Expansion slots: | 5x horizontal |
| Form factors: | µATX, ITX |
| Ventilation: | Rear: 1x 120 mm Top: 3x 120 / 2x 140 mm Side: 2x 120 mm Power supply cover: 2x 120 mm |
| Radiators: | Top: 1x 240/ 280/ 360 mm (max. height 60 mm) Side: 1x 240 mm |
| Max. CPU cooler height: | 170 mm |
| Max. Graphics card length: | 410 mm |
| Max. Power supply length: | 235 mm (with HDD cage) |
| Space for cable management: | 20 mm |
| Price: | € 79.90 * |
| Special features: | Dust filter, cable management, tempered glass (front, side), 3x pre-installed ARGB fans incl. control board, graphics card holder |
Sharkoon MK6 RGB: The scope of delivery
The design of the Sharkoon MK6 RGB box can be described as inconspicuous. The cardboard is printed in white and black on the outside and shows two images of the mini-tower as well as a list of the most important features of the MK6 RGB. Sharkoon has also placed several tables on the side with all the technical data in different languages.
Inside, the manufacturer wraps the mini tower in a plastic film or two blocks of conventional polystyrene. In addition, a sturdy cardboard bracket has been positioned at the corner where the two glass panes meet. All glass elements were also covered with a protective film. Sharkoon places the accessories inside the MK6 RGB in a small white box. This box has been stowed in the HDD cage and contains all the necessary mounting screws, a nut for screwing in the spacers, some cable ties and a QR code for accessing the operating instructions.
Exterior impression
Visually, the Sharkoon falls into the category of “aquarium cases”. The manufacturer has installed a tempered glass viewing window on both the front and the side. The glass on the front of the black version is slightly tinted and can be removed if necessary. However, removal requires the removal of several screws. Below the viewing window, Sharkoon has placed a steel panel with the manufacturer’s logo. If required, this can also be easily removed using the inserted push pins.
The design of the lid has been designed to achieve a high airflow. It has a large fan grille with outwardly offset mounting rails for up to three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans or correspondingly large radiators. Sharkoon has also placed a magnetic mesh dust filter mat above the grille to protect against dust and improve the appearance.
As already mentioned at the beginning, not only the front panel of the Sharkoon MK6 RGB but also the left side panel is made of tinted tempered glass. Removal is very easy thanks to the push-pin mechanism used. However, the side panel does not have a locking screw. The right-hand side panel is made of steel, is also equipped with a push-pin mechanism and reveals a large fan opening on the left-hand side, which also functions as a dust filter due to its fine structure.
Sharkoon has placed the modern I/O panel on the left side of the case. It consists of a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and two USB-A 3.0 ports, an HD audio combo port, two indicator LEDs and two buttons for power and reset or to control the RGB lighting.
There are no surprises on the back of the Sharkoon MK6 RGB. In the lower area we find the mounting point for the power supply and above it five reusable and perforated PCI slot covers. In the upper area, Sharkoon mounts the first of three pre-installed 120 mm ARGB fans.
The underside of this mini tower also remains unspectacular. You can see a very large ventilation opening for the power supply unit and a mesh dust filter mat placed in front of it. The dust filter is attached using simple steel retaining lugs. In the front area, we find four mounting rails and two screws to secure the HDD cage.
Interior impression
Sharkoon divides the interior into two overlapping compartments. The large main chamber offers space for an ATX mainboard, a long graphics card, a large CPU cooler or a water cooling system. The mainboard tray has a flat design and is interrupted on the right-hand side by mounting rails for two 120 mm fans. The tray also has various cable feed-throughs and openings for mainboards with rear connections. Of course, the MK6 RGB also has the obligatory cut-out for changing the backplate of a CPU cooler. There is sufficient space above the mainboard for a 360 mm radiator up to 60 millimetres deep.
As the front of the MK6 RGB is made of glass, the fresh air has to find another way inside. For this purpose, Sharkoon equips the side mounting positions with two inverted ARGB fans, which can transport the cold air into the interior unhindered. A third fan at the rear then ensures that the heated air finds its way out again.
If you lower your gaze, you can see the perforated power supply cover. The manufacturer has equipped this with three cable grommets and numerous other holes that can be used to mount up to two 120 mm fans. Corresponding screws are included in the scope of delivery. The only question is where the air should come from, as the only grille in the base of the case is occupied by the power supply unit. The scope of delivery also includes a magnetic GPU holder that can be flexibly positioned on the power supply cover.
At the rear of the motherboard tray, there is around 20 millimeters of space for cables and numerous attachment points or eyelets for cable ties. The power supply compartment offers space for a normal ATX power supply, which is attached to the rear. Sharkoon has completely dispensed with decoupled mounting. The manufacturer mounts a modular HDD cage in front of the power supply unit, which can be installed in two different positions.
The Sharkoon MK6 RGB offers a total of three mounting points for data carriers. The modular HDD cage in the power supply compartment has a plastic frame for a 3.5″ or 2.5″ HDD and offers additional space above for another 3.5″ or 2.5″ HDD. The last 2.5″ SSD can be mounted behind the mainboard tray in a special plastic frame. Alternatively, this frame can also be attached to the HDD cage. The manufacturer does not generally implement decoupling for the data carriers.
Processing
In terms of workmanship, the Sharkoon MK6 RGB leaves a good to very good impression and the total weight of 6.1 kilograms seems appropriate for a mini tower of this size. The material quality and material thickness is largely well chosen for a case in this price range and no steel element is so thin that it can be bent by even slight pressure. The implementation of the push-pin mechanisms also appears solid and durable. Our test specimen also had no paint defects such as runs in the paint or paint pimples or other visual defects.
Sharkoon MK6 RGB: Installation of the components
Now we come to the system installation in the Sharkoon MK6 RGB test. As hardware we use an AMD Ryzen 5 1400* on an ASUS TUF Gaming B550M-Plus* with 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport LT gray DDR4-2666*. The Ryzen is cooled by an Alpenföhn Brocken 4* and is overclocked to 3.8 GHz (1.175 V). A Gigabyte AORUS GTX 1060 6GB is responsible for the image output. The power supply is provided by the fully modular LC-Power LC550 V2.31 Platinum*.
The installation of our test system in the Sharkoon MK6 RGB was very quick and easy. All spacers were pre-installed in the correct positions and there is more than enough space both in front of and behind the motherboard tray and sufficient holding points for neat cable routing. The sensibly positioned cable grommets were also helpful. The final result looks neat, but could be visually enhanced by a 360 mm water cooling system in the lid.
Although the Sharkoon MK6 RGB is a mini tower, it offers plenty of space for components inside. CPU coolers can be 170 millimeters high and graphics cards up to 410 millimeters long if no radiator is installed on the side. With an HDD cage, the power supply unit must not be longer than 235 millimeters. In terms of water cooling, the MK6 RGB offers space for a 360 mm radiator in the lid and a 240 mm radiator on the side. Another positive aspect of this mini tower is the support for motherboards with rear connections, such as those from the Asus BTF or MSI Project Zero series.
Sharkoon equips the MK6 RGB with three ARGB fans ex works. The manufacturer places a normal 120 mm fan in the rear and two inverted 120 mm fans to the right of the mainboard tray. All fans each have a 4-pin PWM or a 3-pin 5V ARGB connection. Sharkoon has opted for a black frame and milky white rotors with nine fan blades for the fans. The speed range is between 500 and 1800 revolutions per minute.
Load test
Finally, we come to the temperatures reached in the Sharkoon MK6 RGB test. During the stress test, Prime95 and FurMark were run at a room temperature of 20 °C for 30 minutes. In addition, the stress test was carried out in the standard fan configuration with three speeds (minimum speed, 50% PWM and 100% PWM). The results are listed in the table below.
Scenario |
Temperature |
| CPU: 50% PWM (1100 rpm) GPU: 50% PWM (1650 rpm) Benchtable/ open setup |
CPU: 58.2 °C GPU: 63.4 °C |
| CPU: 50% PWM (1100 rpm) GPU: 50% PWM (1650 rpm) Side: 2x 120 mm minimum speed (450 rpm) Rear: 1x 120 mm minimum speed (450 rpm) |
CPU: 69.3 °C GPU: 74.0 °C |
| CPU: 50% PWM (1100 rpm) GPU: 50% PWM (1650 rpm) Front: 2x 120 mm 50% PWM (1070 rpm) Rear: 1x 120 mm 50% PWM (1070 rpm) |
CPU: 62.0 °C GPU: 67.8 °C |
| CPU: 50% PWM (1100 rpm) GPU: 50% PWM (1650 rpm) Front: 2x 120 mm 100% PWM (1740 rpm) Rear: 1x 120 mm 100% PWM (1740 rpm) |
CPU: 57.9 °C GPU: 65.9 °C |
The cooling performance of the Sharkoon MK6 RGB is decent and should have few problems even with hotter components. Our test system never reached critical temperatures and the mini tower also offers mounting points for additional fans in the lid and on the power supply cover. Speaking of fans, these not only look good but also make a reasonable technical impression. Their speed range is very wide and we did not notice any disturbing background noise during the test period.
However, at full speed of almost 1800 revolutions per minute, it is not surprising that the fans can be clearly heard from the case. Nevertheless, they make a lot of noise and ensure proper cooling of the processor and graphics card. Thanks to the wide speed range, the fans can also be operated much more quietly or silently.
Sharkoon MK6 RGB: The lighting options
Sharkoon equips the MK6 RGB with three ARGB fans ex works. All of them have eight RGB LEDs in the fan hub, which can be controlled via a 3-pin 5V ARGB header. A kind of “Infinity” mirror can also be seen in the fan hub. To simplify the connection of the fans, the MK6 RGB also has an integrated PWM and ARGB controller for up to four fans at the rear. This can be controlled via a mainboard with a 3-pin 5V ARGB header or via the reset button in the I/O panel. Power is supplied via a SATA power connector. Finally, a few impressions of the activated lighting.
Sharkoon MK6 RGB: Conclusion
In conclusion, the Sharkoon MK6 RGB leaves a very good impression. Considering its size, the mini tower offers plenty of space for hardware and is well made. There are also three ARGB fans including PWM and RGB control board, with Sharkoon even using inverted versions for the two side fans. The cooling performance is also decent and the other features of the MK6 RGB are excellent. A modern I/O panel with USB-C, plenty of glass, dust filters, a magnetic GPU holder and tool-free panel mounting via push pins leave little to be desired.
We didn’t like the lack of decoupling when mounting data carriers and the fan noise at full speed. However, the latter is largely compensated for by the wide speed range and the low minimum speed. Compared to the larger Sharkoon AK6 RGB, the price difference of just €5 seems relatively small. However, mini towers are often less popular than midi towers, which is why the manufacturer has to expect a lower margin.
The purchase price of the € 79.90 * is okay for a case in mini-tower format and with these features. Significantly cheaper alternatives such as the Thermaltake View 170 TG ARGB or the AeroCool Viewport Mini V2 have a similar design, but offer significantly less space. Only the slightly cheaper Antec CX500M RGB seems to be on a par with the Sharkoon MK6 RGB, but comes without an integrated control board.
If you are looking for a mini tower with two glass elements and plenty of space for particularly long graphics cards, high CPU coolers or a 360 mm radiator, then the Sharkoon MK6 RGB is a very good case overall that you should have on your list.
- Excellent equipment
- Good workmanship
- Good cooling performance
- 3 pre-installed ARGB fans
- Plenty of space for components
- Integrated PWM and ARGB control
- Price too high compared to the ATX version
- Drives not decoupled
- high volume (maximum number of revolutions)
Sharkoon MK6 RGB
Processing
Structure
Equipment
Cooling
Price-performance ratio
90/100
The Sharkoon MK6 RGB is an excellently equipped mini tower with plenty of space and two glass elements. In combination with the three pre-installed ARGB fans, this results in a stylish look and good cooling performance. You have to do without HDD decoupling and the purchase price is somewhat high compared to other midi towers.
