Review on 💻 Goodisory A02 0.12in Mini-ITX Aluminum Desktop Computer Chassis HTPC Chassis (Silver) - Sleek, Compact, and High-Quality by Ameer Kobblewood

Excellent HTPC. nice design. Slim enough to fit into any room design. I put together a mini gaming rig with a discrete GPU (low profile GTX 1650). The thermals for such an assembly in this case are not bad given its size. You can add 2 x 80mm fans on the left side of the case. I recommend using high static pressure fans to force as much fresh air into the system as possible. This also helps keep fan noise to a minimum. There is no place to install an exhaust fan in the usual way. There is another expansion slot next to the rear I/O. I installed an exhaust fan, but it was too loud and unbearable for my ears to continue using. However, the system seems to handle the passive exhaust well, as the case has decent ventilation and 100% positive pressure with 80mm intake fans. Update: ATTENTION! This is a very long update. But worth reading if you're a PC enthusiast like me. Lately I've been using this system for much longer gaming sessions. Because of its small size, I can play games in the living room or in the comfort of my bedroom. Temperatures weren't ideal, however, with the CPU reaching up to 84 C and the GPU up to 87 C during longer sessions with more demanding games. I've tried several air cooling configurations with fans and blowers, which have been relatively successful in keeping the CPU temperature within a satisfactory range under load, but the GPU temperature was still too high. The GTX 1650 Low Pro is the most powerful card in this form factor. The problem is that a small piece of aluminum and tiny fans are not enough to keep this card cool. Of course, I could just go back to the game settings. but I'm too ambitious for that. At that moment I had a crazy idea to build a non-standard water circuit. I modified the monoblock with two 80mm radiators and an aluminum water block for the GPU. In short, the CPU and GPU never exceed 66°C in a 1-2 hour gaming session. System on idol and light load is now very quiet. Of course, the fans turn on during gaming sessions, but this is not noticeable due to the gaming sound. I'm an advanced PC enthusiast, so I don't recommend this configuration for the average consumer. But if, like me, you love to modify and tinker with the technology, then it's a fun task with a very satisfying performance outcome.