💻 M350 Compact Mini-ITX PC Enclosure with PicoPSU Compatibility Review

Maybe they just sent me a case but I think it's too hard to open. I have to make a real effort to get the top back up so I can lift it and it doesn't just lift up, you have to get it in just the right position to tip it back. It usually takes me a full five minutes to open the thing and wiggle and squeeze. Also, the power button doesn't really feel solid or professional. I also have a problem with the front connectors. I'm not sure how the ITX mobiles are positioned differently, but I have the…

Great little bag for light HTPC. Wanted to build a medium HTPC for a guest room. This case was as close to perfection as you can get. Well-crafted, discrete form factor for a mini-ITX board. I paired it with a Zotac IONITX-TU ZOTAC Atom Dual-Core D525 Intel NM10 DDR3 A&V&GbE Wi-Fi Mini ITX - IONITX-TU motherboard and it's a nice little HTPC that runs absolutely silent. You plug it into a fully integrated board like the Zotac mentioned above, assembly is as simple as connecting the board to the…

I bought this case with the intention of building a device (router/firewall) so I was specifically looking for something small. This case is perfect for my project. Many other reviewers have complained that not everything fits. I understand why; It was a problem that everything fit. However, this is one of the smallest mini-ITX cases and therefore not designed for spaciousness. I'd look elsewhere if you're building a mini-ITX setup but still expecting to host a full-size build (expansion cards,

The M350 is an incredibly tough and tiny Mini-ITX chassis, about the size of a thick hardcover novel. The construction is mostly metal, with the exception of the plastic front panel. Opening the case was a bit difficult at first. The top of the case is secured on the back with an M3 Phillips screw. To open the case, slide the top about 1 inch and pull up. I found it easiest to open the case if I slowly slide the top panel back by pulling it up from the front. Anyone considering replacing the…

Now I like it but it was a real pain at first. I've built a lot of PCs but this is the first one I almost gave up on. If you are using PicoPSU for i5 and i7 processors, you need to remove the back panel first. If you use this case with Gigabyte Z87N-Wifi, you need to buy longer cables for the motherboard. Also, there are no LEDs on this motherboard like this one, so you may need to buy some LED switches to see if it works. And remember, there are some big trade-offs involved in this case. The…