teenage engineering Computer-1 mini-ITX PC Computer case Chassis with Powder Coated Aluminum, Chrome Metal Handles, and Dual-Slot GPU, Small Form Factor, Compatible with SFX Power Supply (Aluminum)

This case is pretty nice overall, with just a few qualms. Check VERY carefully to make sure that your graphics card will fit. Mine is super tiny and it still didn’t fit, sadly :( there’s also no screw hole for graphics card stability on the back which is super important and is standard with every other case.Another weird quirk is that it actually doesn’t come with a case fan, just a hole for one. I knew this going in, but that hole being smaller than 120mm means that you can’t mount any standard AIO water coolers, either. there is a hard drive mount but they don’t point it out in any of the support or help materials, which is weird.Overall, it’s a really unique case. The layout is kinda… bad, to be honest. There’s a whole lot of empty space in the middle where your CPU cooler can go, which could have definitely been shuffled around to offer more space for the GPU or more hard drives instead. It’s small, but there are much smaller cases that actually support reasonably-sized graphics cards.It’s also missing a bracket to add stability between the top and back panels which when combined with the lack of GPU-stabilizing screw leads to a surprisingly wobbly case.I’d only really recommend this case if you’re in love with the aesthetic and are willing to take the sacrifice on it not really fitting modern good graphics cards and also don’t care about having a lot of non-nvme storage. I hope that they release a newer version at some point that fixes these issues. This case could be smaller while offering much broader hardware support while still looking extremely cool.

his case has a fantastic expedition film prop aesthetic, but its build quality doesn't match its looks. Word of caution: follow the assembly instructions carefully (and definitely don't attempt while intoxicated - learn from my mistake). While it's a great novelty item, there are two main issues that hold it back: the metal is too flimsy with no flexibility for corrections if bent, and GPU compatibility is severely limited. At the time of my build, only two decent graphics cards would fit. If these problems were addressed with more durable materials and better GPU clearance, it would earn a higher rating.

The aesthetic is outstanding and unique for ITX cases. A completed PC is very difficult to work on after it is built and you are certain to strip a screw if you access the insides more than twice.M3 self tapping screws are better than stock are more difficult to strip out. Also using Phillips heads improves serviceability.A fan cover should be included at this price point, the one pictured is a couple of cents in bulk and matches the chrome handles.If you do a lot of cable management (required for this case) there's lots of space inside for a large CPU cooler, 2x 2.5" SATA drives, and even a 3.5" HDD if you wanted to squeeze one in above the PSU.GPU options are *very* limited, even a short single fan 3060 doesn't fit due to thickness without modding the stock GPU cooler.This case is recommended if you enjoy a challenging build with a sleek, unconventional look in the end.

The case bends under the weight of the internal components over time. The aluminum already had slight scratches/imperfections when it arrived and while the bends turned out perfect, it was nevertheless impossible to get the case to look good (due to the aforementioned bending of the whole case).