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.