Hi hexites just a quick thread here.
I'm doing a new general purpose build mini-ITX ish (I'm going to be using a motherboard Asus H81M-P-SI that's slightly larger than mITX)
Trying to keep the cost down I've been looking for a smaller, decent itx case that didn't cost too much.
I was looking at ether the Raijintek Metis, Xigmatek Nebula C, Sharkoon QB One or RIOTORO CR280
My favourite was the Metis, I think that's a lovely looking case and aluminium panels. but my worry was if the board would fit, I also want to put in a 3.5" HDD + 2.5" SSD.
However at the last minute I saw that the Metis was out of stock, (2 week delay shown in my amazon basket) found the Kolink Satellite Plus https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06WGRLGM7 at £35 which is £5 cheaper, and it's pretty much the same size as the metis laid on it's side.
Now I was a little worried about the quality given the cost, I've just got it today and I'm impressed it seems to be really good for the cost.
here's a review link (not mine) http://hardwarecheck.eu/cases/kolink...s-case-review/
I'm still waiting on bits for this this build so I'll post more later with some pics I just had to get my initial thoughts out, from the initial unboxing and look at it, it seems like a really solid option for a cheap smallish case.
Plus points:
- Rubber case feet inserts (most cheap cases just have plastic feet)
Anodised Aluminium panels (for the cost it's unusual to find more than steel and plastic)
Well built, no flex and well rounded and folded edges
Low cost
Rubber grommets for drive mounting (have to see if they are any good)
Negative points
- no dust fliters (I really like filters in my cases these days)
Yes that's it so far my only negative is a lack of dust filters the real test will come when I try to build in it, but so far it's blown me away for a £35 mITX case
EDIT: If any one wants detailed questions about this case answered, ask and I'll try my best to answer