SilverStoneTechnology Small Form Factor Mini-ITX Computer Case with SFX Support ML09B-USA

Light, easy to move around, plenty of space to add extra parts. Must buy low profile parts.

I wanted to like this case, but I ended up needing to return it after finding that out couldn't fit my GPU despite it falling within the specifications listed. I wish I learned that before I completed building in it, but that part is on me.My 2070 super fit in the GPU compartment, but I couldn't properly close the side panel covering it without it pressing against the fans, preventing them from spinning and making the side panel bulge. Works have been prefect for my needs otherwise.

The case seems well-made. It’s smaller than I expected, but still quite roomy for my needs. The cables on the Corsair SFX power supply I installed made it impossible for me to use the 2.5” drive bay, but no worries, it’s removable, and I was able to mount a 2.5” drive directly to the case in place of the 80mm fans. The 120mm fan leaves decent clearance above a low-profile cpu cooler, though I suspect it’d have to be removed if you were to install a slim optical drive. Overall, I was able to work in the case without too much trouble, and I’m happy with the overall size of the build.

ITX cases always run on the small side but this one is extra small. I wanted a machine I could sit on the desk next to the monitor and this case was perfect for that.Due to its size you really need to plan cable management and if you have large hands you may have difficulty working inside the case.I only gave it 3 stars for quality of material because the back of the case is easy to bend when the cover and cross brace are removed. I deformed the case a bit when inserting the I/O shield. I was able to correct the deformation but something to be aware of.

Great case I highly recommend it.

This would be a great case if it did not arrive with scratches all over the cover as if it has been used before.

I bought this case because standing vertically it had just the right dimensions for the space I wanted to put it in. For that it does its job well. As compared to the mini case I was using before (InWin Chopin), it has lots more space inside for CPU cooling, which is nice. It includes another fan right above the motherboard - I didn't install it after realizing it's not a PWM fan and would just be on all the time.A few things to note:1) The product photos don't show what the bottom (if it's horizontal)/right side (if it's vertical) looks like. It's got lots of irregular indents for feet and round holes in it. If you want a case that looks decent on both sides when standing vertically, this isn't the best choice.2) The front panel is plastic or plastic-coated and right out of the box it already had a bunch of hairline scratches on it. This seems to be a common problem judging from the other reviews. It's frustrating because it would be easily fixed by shipping the case in a plastic bag or putting a protective film on the front. I think I'm going to try to buff them out but I really shouldn't have to make repairs on a new case.Overall the case is less aesthetically pleasing than the InWin Chopin I was coming from, which bums me out a little, but at double the volume it has more space for the power supply and cooling while still being compact and having a very similar footprint standing vertically.

This chassis is elegant in its simplicity. The critiques for this box is that using an SFX power supply required the removal of the 2.5 drive cage. This is fine for most new builds since NVMe mounts on the motherboard. The bad part is that the case is also part of the attachment for the cover. Other than that any complains I have with the case are really issues with the from a factor that any truly small computer case will have. I would not put a processor with a TDP higher than 65 watts in the is chassis, You can not put a power supply with larger than 80mm fan if you want the 2.5" drive cage. You will also want to use high quality 80mm fans unless you are using very low power CPU.