Cubitek Mini Cube Case Review
Introduction
Published: 4th March 2013 | Source: Cubitek | Price: |
Introduction
Taiwanese company Cubitek are relatively new to the industry having started operation in the spring of 2010. Since then they have been working diligently to create high quality and innovative cases that appeal to both gamers and enthusiasts users alike. With established cases under their metaphorical belt already, such as M4 series cases and the Tattoo series. Cubitek are adding another case to their already impressive range aluminium range - The Mini Cube. A Mini ITX case that adopts the minimalistic aesthetics commonly seen on many modern Home-Theatre cases, yet the Mini Cube aims to seperate itself from the crowd by offering a few features that are unseen on cases of this form factor.
Without further delay, let's see what the Mini Cube has to offer.
Technical Specification
Item Name: Mini Cube
Item Number: CB-MNI-B004
Color External: Black
Internal: Aluminum Color
Case Dimension (mm): W 200 x H 320 x D 300
Carton Size (mm): W 250 x H 382 x D 370
Weight Net Weight: 2.3KG
Gross Weight: 2.8KG
Material: Aluminum
M/B Type: Mini ITX
5.25" Drive Bay: N/A
3.5" Drive Bay: Hidden x 3 ( Max. )
2.5" Drive Bay: Hidden x 5 ( Max. )
I/O Panel: USB 3.0 x 2 L:400mm
USB 2.0 x 2
Audio x 1
Mic x 1
Expansion Slots: 2
Cooling System: Rear 80 or 90mm Fan ( Optional )
Bottom 120mm Fan ( Optional )
PSU: Standard ATX PSU ( Max. 150mm )
Maximum Compatibility VGA Max. 280mm long
CPU Cooler Max. 150mm height
Most Recent Comments
From what I can see it has hardly any cooling at all meaning it's just going to be a hot box.
Bit of a disappointing review really. Didn't even fit a GPU to it.
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Originally Posted by AlienALX
Hmm. How can you rate a case without testing the cooling? Surely it needs a PC built into it and compared against other cases?
From what I can see it has hardly any cooling at all meaning it's just going to be a hot box. Bit of a disappointing review really. Didn't even fit a GPU to it. |
"For most users, the low power systems that are usually put together in these type of cases won't be too concerned with temperatures as generally the components won't get too warm"
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Originally Posted by AlienALX
Hmm. How can you rate a case without testing the cooling? Surely it needs a PC built into it and compared against other cases?
From what I can see it has hardly any cooling at all meaning it's just going to be a hot box. Bit of a disappointing review really. Didn't even fit a GPU to it. |
Very seldomly do we with ITX mate. Other than do they fit. lol
We would have to change the board to a better one to do any decent heat temps. Unless we get sent one that stays Im not buying anything.
And if cooling wise it might not have the best options you can always mod some intake/exhaust fans into it...
Otherwise nice review as usual.
Cheers.
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Originally Posted by tinytomlogan
Very seldomly do we with ITX mate. Other than do they fit. lol
We would have to change the board to a better one to do any decent heat temps. Unless we get sent one that stays Im not buying anything. |
I guess this case would be pretty useless for that. Quite surprised you've not been sent a ITX board for review though given that there are quite a few around now (Giga and Asrock make loads).
I went to PC world (gob spit) the other week and PCs are most definitely shrinking. The PC section looked completely pathetic.
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Originally Posted by AlienALX
Yeah that makes sense. Problem is loads of people are moving to ITX now for powerful overclocked rigs.
I guess this case would be pretty useless for that. Quite surprised you've not been sent a ITX board for review though given that there are quite a few around now (Giga and Asrock make loads). I went to PC world (gob spit) the other week and PCs are most definitely shrinking. The PC section looked completely pathetic. |
Most review stuff is on rotation. We have not done much ITX for a while anyways. Most ITX stuff is generally low power low heat.
Its still a tiny market for enthusiasts and something we will get too but ATM Im not sending Ian a high end cpu and gpu to use 3 times a year. Makes no business sense at all. Especially as Haswell is out in a few months.....
Need to think business matey
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Originally Posted by tinytomlogan
Most review stuff is on rotation. We have not done much ITX for a while anyways. Most ITX stuff is generally low power low heat.
Its still a tiny market for enthusiasts and something we will get too but ATM Im not sending Ian a high end cpu and gpu to use 3 times a year. Makes no business sense at all. Especially as Haswell is out in a few months..... Need to think business matey |
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