A02 0.12in Mini-Itx Aluminum Desktop Computer Chassis HTPC Chassis (Black)

I needed a small case for a pfsense router I am building. This case was the perfect size for my situation. The biggest selling point for me was the fact you can add two 80mm fans that can blow directly toward the PCI-E slot. I am using a 10gb NIC and those can get very hot under load. So having the fans blowing directly on the heatsink of the NIC keeps the card cool so that it doesn't throttle or stutter my network traffic. My only gripe is the ventilation in the case is not great and is borderline bad. However if you are not pushing the CPU to the max then you should be ok. Another solution I am going to try is 3d printed panels with better airflow. Search "SKTC A02 Side Vent Panels (Goodisory A02)" to find the files. NOTE: The USB 3.0 front panel connector is long and brittle and you may have to bend it at an uncomfortable level to get it connected to your motherboard. I bought a extension cable that way I would have extra slack to route the cable so I didn't have to bend it so sharply. Just a little tip for anyone else who gets this case.

This Goodisory (or Xqbox as the box is labeled), is a nice case, with some considerations to take into account. I had an old fanless FlexATX motherboard and RAM to match, so I bought a SeaSonic SS-250SU FlexATX PSU (silent-ish, recommended!) and a 6TB WD Red Plus drive to build a single drive NAS inside this case. The instructions are appalling, they can be understood easily, but the screw holes don't match in the diagram for the PSU or the screw size/type is different for the 2.5/3.5 drives (the are switched!), but a quick glance to the parts is enough to get it right (ie, they will not match, duh). This isn't a deal killer, but attention to detail at this level should be expected. The 3.5" HDD orientation in the plate/tray isn't detailed clearly neither, so be careful that it will only match in one position so that the drive and cables can fit inside the case. I was lucky that the 6TB model with supposedly new screw positions was a match and could use the holes without problems. As only one screw hold the plate on both the front and back, I added a bit of electrical tape which is rubbery to the borders of the plate and length of the plate holder, as a dampener for the vibration of the HDD. I would recommend the front panel 2.5" HDD position only for SSDs as it is only possible to screw one of the sides, so a rotational HDD will rattle and fail very soon. SSDs don't care for vibration at that level. I installed a bootable OS SSD and the 3.5" HDD for data. Next, the power and HDD activity LED lights PCB don't match the internal holes (they are below the holes!), so the lights are barely visible in the front panel. The USB 3.0 cable is very stiff and is against the top panel, I recommend twisting it in an S shape to distribute the pressure when holding down the top panel. The materials quality is fine! The aluminum panels are very thick (almost unnecessarily so) and the internal steel is thoroughly (powder coated?) painted black, very nice to look at. As I'm using a Flex ATX MB (same width as ITX, longer height for two PCIe slots). I can't use the 80mm fans, those will be available only for ITX motherboards. I already had their TX01 Thin-ITX case, which is kind of flimsy and had missing parts, but a good value at the price. This one is a bit expensive for what it really is, I think with thinner aluminum panels it should be priced at around $40 to $50.

Great HTPC... nice design. Subtle enough to fit in with any room décor scheme. I built a mini-gaming rig with a discrete GPU (GTX 1650 low profile). The thermals for such a build in this case are not horrible considering it's size. You can add 2 80mm fans to the left panel of the case. I recommend using high static pressure fans to force as much fresh air as possible into the system. This will also help keep the noise levels from the fans down to a minimum. There is no place to mount an exhaust fan in any conventional manner. There is another expansion slot located adjacent to the rear I/O. I installed an expansion slot exhaust blower but it was far too loud and unbearable for my ears to continue using it. However, the system seems to do just fine passively exhausting as the case has a decent amount of ventilation and 100% positive pressure with the 80mm intake fans. Update: WARNING! This is a very long update. But worth the read if you are a PC enthusiast like myself. I have been using this system for much longer gaming sessions lately. Because of it's small size I can play games in the living room or from the comfort of my bedroom. However, the temps were not ideal with CPU getting up to 84°c and GPU up to 87°c on long sessions with the more demanding games. I tried multiple air cooling configurations with blowers and fans which were relatively successful in getting CPU temps within a satifactory range under load but GPU temps still were too high. GTX 1650 low pro is the most powerful card in this form factor. The problem is the little chunk of aluminum and tiny fans are just not enough to cool this card. Of course, I could just dial back in game settings... but I am too ambitious for that. It was at this point I came up with the crazy idea of actually putting in a custum water loop. I modified an AIO with 2 80mm radiators and an aluminum water block for the GPU. Long story short, CPU And GPU never go above 66°c in a 1 to 2 hour gaming session. The system at idol and light load is very quiet now. Of course the fans crank up during gaming sessions but is not noticeble over the game audio. I am a bit of an advance PC enthusiast so this is not a configuration that I recommend to the general consumer. But if you are like me and enjoy moding and tinkering with tech then this is a fun challenge with a very satisfying performance result.

Good looking, and well built case, but the side panel is not vented enough. Unless you’re using a very low powered system I wouldn’t recommend this.

Alright for the majority, but my only complaint is that the screws to remove the top cover wears out quickly each time you unscrew them. The only reason I bought them was because these cases sell out quickly. I feel the price isn't right for such quality screws. Disappointing.