Prototype SFFtime presents: U-ITX - 7L lightweight console case that fits 3slot GPUs

[riba2233]

Hi @riba2233 - interested in shipping to the UK, got a couple of questions I'd hope you can answer:

Checking when the U-ITX or P-ATX will be restocked in black and estimated shipping fees?
Also, what length and PCI-E riser should I be looking at if I want to get a Gen 5 one off Aliexpress? (dual reverse?)
Recommended max thickness of GPUs?
Any advice for a horizontal layout? I'm planning on getting some speaker stands to elevate and give more airflow. The Fractal Ridge has 80mm fans along the GPU and CPU to exhaust hot air out, wondering if that's been used similarly.

I had a similar case from Taobao (S59) a while back but I found the workmanship rough around the edges, think I cut my finger on a few of the panels.

Cheers!

Hi,

U-ITX should be back relatively soon, P-ATX is being updated and should be back this year hopefully.

Yes, for U-ITX it's dual reverse with short GPU PCB, 169mm long. This is the gen5 model that should fit:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003831829250.html

For GPU anything from 2slot to 3slot is ok, just don't go above strict 3slot.

Horizontal layout is ok, since both gpu and cpu draw air from the same side, no worries, should work better than in Ridge.

This is laser cut and powdercoated case, I have never come even close to being able to cut myself on it so I wouldn't worry about that aspect

 

[rocklobster]

Hi,

U-ITX should be back relatively soon, P-ATX is being updated and should be back this year hopefully.

Yes, for U-ITX it's dual reverse with short GPU PCB, 169mm long. This is the gen5 model that should fit:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003831829250.html

For GPU anything from 2slot to 3slot is ok, just don't go above strict 3slot.

Horizontal layout is ok, since both gpu and cpu draw air from the same side, no worries, should work better than in Ridge.

This is laser cut and powdercoated case, I have never come even close to being able to cut myself on it so I wouldn't worry about that aspect

Thanks @riba2233 - just saw the U-ITX in white was sold out, had my eye on that one for a while. Any idea when the black will be restocked?

 

[riba2233]

Thanks @riba2233 - just saw the U-ITX in white was sold out, had my eye on that one for a while. Any idea when the black will be restocked?

Hi no worries, I have stock I'm just waiting for packaging to arrive so it will be soon

 

[rocklobster]

Hi no worries, I have stock I'm just waiting for packaging to arrive so it will be soon

Cool any ETA?

I plan to run the case horizontally on the pedestal under my table, any advice to keeping temps down? Already thinking of speaker feet to give it a few mm of clearance from the surface, I know Fractal Ridge owners have gone crazy with extra exhaust fans in every possible crevice.

 

[riba2233]

Cool any ETA?

I plan to run the case horizontally on the pedestal under my table, any advice to keeping temps down? Already thinking of speaker feet to give it a few mm of clearance from the surface, I know Fractal Ridge owners have gone crazy with extra exhaust fans in every possible crevice.

I hope in around 2-3 weeks but I will keep you posted here.

I would just give the case some room so the airflow isn't restricted, mainly above it and on the sides.

 

[shivka]

I hope in around 2-3 weeks but I will keep you posted here.

I would just give the case some room so the airflow isn't restricted, mainly above it and on the sides.

Any update?

 

[riba2233]

Hi, I'm still waiting for the packaging, I will check the status this week.

 

[coughlanio]

@riba2233 any update on U-ITX availability? Thanks!

 

[riba2233]

@riba2233 any update on U-ITX availability? Thanks!

still waiting for packaging but it should be here next week, just got an update today.

 

[shivka]

still waiting for packaging but it should be here next week, just got an update today.

Any eta ?

 

[riba2233]

Any eta ?

It's arriving today, so I plan to pack the cases during this week

 

[DaHans]

I have a spare 5.0 riser around here AliExpress. The length is 18cm. Does this one fit in the U-ITX?
I bought it some time ago for the 5090 FE.

 

[riba2233]

I have a spare 5.0 riser around here AliExpress. The length is 18cm. Does this one fit in the U-ITX?
I bought it some time ago for the 5090 FE.

This one won't fit because it has a longer GPU side PCB, and 18cm is too long unless you are using a 2slot gpu where you can bunch the cable up.

 

[DaHans]

This one won't fit because it has a longer GPU side PCB, and 18cm is too long unless you are using a 2slot gpu where you can bunch the cable up.

Could you be so kind and update your #501 Post? I get a 404 at Aliexpress so I will be sure to get the right riser. I need it for the 5090 FE.

 

[DaHans]

Ali

This one? There is only 165mm or 180mm.

 

[riba2233]

Could you be so kind and update your #501 Post? I get a 404 at Aliexpress so I will be sure to get the right riser. I need it for the 5090 FE.

Hmm weird, link still works for me:

But yeah, it is K33UF-TU model.

 

[DaHans]

Its strange but your link says that I cant order this because it isnt available fo rmy location.

And for my link to Ali there are just 15, 16,5 or 18cm ADT riser. There is no 17cm option. But those 5mm wont be a problem right?
I also forgot that I ordered with a gen4 riser back in march at your store.

Do you have cable length suggestions for a SFX psu? I have the 20cm for the 5090 but I need new for the Mainboard, too.

 

[riba2233]

Its strange but your link says that I cant order this because it isnt available fo rmy location.

And for my link to Ali there are just 15, 16,5 or 18cm ADT riser. There is no 17cm option. But those 5mm wont be a problem right?
I also forgot that I ordered with a gen4 riser back in march at your store.

Do you have cable length suggestions for a SFX psu? I have the 20cm for the 5090 but I need new for the Mainboard, too.

165mm will work for gpus that are not too tall, let's say up to 125mm. But you can always write to seller and ask them for a custom length, try 169 and if they don't have that ask for 170, they should surely have that one.

As for the cables, I don't have perfect lengths yet, but I have some approximate ones (25cm for 24pin, 15cm for GPU 8 pin and 40cm for CPU 8pin).

 

[riba2233]

Ok it's in stock now, not many units in this round.

I have 15% discount for the end of the year, I usually don't do them so this is the opportunity There is also some B-stock also with extra discount.

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