Jonsplus BO100 Mini ITX case is an appealing retro portable

[HEXUS]

It sports a carry handle and a glass front like an old portable CRT TV.

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[Pob255]

in these stock images the brown makes the handle look like a leather strap.
I like the layout & design, although the first thing I'd do is remove the handle.

[Zhaoman]

I like it. If only it was 50mm deeper and could fit a 3070 or other standard 2-slot GPUs. Not much ventilation so maybe a mesh front would help but it would make it look even more like a retro-styled speaker. Connecting the CPU power cable might be a stretch with an SFX PSU; it depends on mobo layout I guess and you can't see the routing options clearly from those photos. But overall not bad and it's nice to see different ITX designs coming to market.

[wazzickle]

The handle is a selling point for a lot of people as it constitutes a big chunk of it's portability. If it's well-designed the strap should fold behind the case so that you don't see it if looking straight-on.

The portable-ITX market is becoming quite crowded and this doesn't stand out much and is likely to be fairly expensive (guessing ~£250-300) so I'll probably skip on this, but would be interested if they made the front glass an actual screen, or at least addressable LEDs or something.

[HW90]

Clearly designed pre-3000/6000 series, 207mm is not enough graphics card space. There's a reason why ITX cases have been moving towards a more rectangular shape and away from cubes, there's limited room for improvement beyond the basic DAN case design in terms of size, which I imagine is the main motivator for ITX builders.

[lee_evo]

It's good to see some new ITX designs, however I'm not convinced with this one, as the last poster says 207mm for a gpu is just not going to cut it, and the looks are a bit marmite

The post yesterday on the upcoming but strangely named "Meshlicious" from newcomer SSUPD is a much more interesting proposition

[Iota]

I'm not adverse to handles on a portable case, however I am adverse to handles that look like they'll break with use. Considering the cost of the components inside, I have to say doing impromptu drop tests isn't really something I'd recommend.

[cptwhite_uk]

Cases have moved on since even the DAN case:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKpNt1o6l_Y

I think a rectangular form factor in portrait, with I/O still on the rear, and PCI-E riser to allow the GPU to sit vertically is the optimum layout - minimising desk space while still allowing large GPU to fit.

I just wish they're not made it a sandwich design, as this reduces the size of the (air) cooler you can use.

Also, the airflow in the Jonsplus BO100 looks much more restrictive, I can't imagine the temperatures being very good. The SSUPD Meshlicious linked above is said be in the $120-150 price bracket, which I think is a fair price given it's unique design and the fact it's got Ncase's design influence and manufactured by Lian Li

[plexabit]

only 1 120mm radiator is sad. I feel like a case like this should support 200mm or at least 140mm rads in two spots. Probably too short for a dual.

[markzero]

Case reminds me of an electric tuner/metronome we had in school orchestra in the 80s. Just needs a big dial on the front and some metal toggles. Also seems weird to have leather as a functional part of this.

I think a B&O case would be a long plank, with a vertical door like a Beomaster or even a 2-door Beosound, to stick DVDs in.

only 1 120mm radiator is sad. I feel like a case like this should support 200mm or at least 140mm rads in two spots. Probably too short for a dual.

My Thermaltake Core V1 has a 200mm fan (in the front), but it's also big enough to support a full ATX power supply underneath. This one is just too small, I bet. Especially as it's positioned in the back over the power supply.

[Quartz]

I like the look of this case. Yes, it's not going to host your overclocked 11900k / RTX 3090 build but it's not designed for that. Pair this with a RTX 3050 Ti or similar in a month or so and you've got a very nice gaming system.

In particular I think it will appeal to women for home usage, being small and cute. I think it will also appeal to exhibition traders who want something transportable, discreet, and presentable.

I wonder if they'll produce an expanded version that can take a full-length GPU.

To me it looks like a case in the £50-£100 bracket.

[wazzickle]

In particular I think it will appeal to women for home usage, being small and cute.