24 Jul 2021
The compact-to-the-max mini-ITX PC case form factor is unbeatable at what it does best. These systems allow for chassis designs far smaller than the ATX or MicroATX competition. Many mini-ITX builds in slightly larger cases can host a graphics card, while the smallest expect you to rely on integrated processor graphics. (See, for example, our review of the In Win B1.) One thing these PC cases don’t always do well, though, is cooling and cable management, as packing lots of wiring and hot components into a tight space tends to stymie airflow. There’s not much you can do about that (it’s the nature of mini-ITX), but Cooler Master had a go at alleviating the problem with its MasterCase H100, which sports a giant, RGB-glowing 200mm fan. Quite affordable as mini-ITX cases go ($69.99), it makes for a cheap-and-cheerful chassis option for a compact gaming-PC build.