Technology Mini-ITX Slim Small Form Factor Computer Case with Handle ML08B-H

One of the smartest airflow designs I've ever seen that also economizes space and allows for ease of travel. The two side vents are located on the top left and bottom right, respectively, of the case, with a riser card for the PCIe slot. What you're left with is the top left vent exposing the CPU and PSU fans, and the bottom right vent open for the GPU. With the new Z170 ITX motherboards out there, you can really max this chassis out! Power: You can fit an SFX-L (lengthened) power supply easily into this chassis. You may want to have extra SATA and Molex cables on hand to run power to each component, as space will be a little limited. Hard Drives: There are two snap-in-place slots for 2.5" hard drives in the main compartment (as the graphics card has its own compartment with separate airflow). There is a cable pass-through (hole) between each compartment that allows you to mount a third hard drive far at the back of the video card compartment as long as you get a reasonably-sized video card. And I believe if you opt out of an ODD, you can mount a fourth one as well (check back with me later, once I verify). Slim Optical Drive: The optical slot is tool-less, which is nice, except the front bezel cover plate doesn't fit well in the case. I could not get the Blu-Ray drive to open using the included ODD cover. It was jammed. I just used a different bezel and it works fine, though not as pretty as I like. I have an ultra-slim (9.5mm) drive in the ODD slot, which now leaves a 3mm gap between the drive and the opening. I find this minorly irritating, since this provides exhaust for the air intakes. Also, get a Syba SATA to Mini SATA Cable with Molex Power Adapter if you plan on using the optical drive. I forgot to grab one originally, but it's necessary for the SilverStone PSU's. Video Card: You can fit any card in here. Seriously the space is huge. My GTX 970 looks tiny in the video slot. There is also a little rubber clamp that supports the back end of your card so that it doesn't bend in the middle. Also, when you open the video card compartment, you get access to the bottom of your motherboard, where the m.2 slot is often found. This also allows for easy installation of the CPU cooler. Airflow: A++!!! I can't tell you how thrilled I am at how silent I can keep this running. Each vent is over fan intakes blowing directly onto your mobo/GPU/CPU/PSU. And each vent is covered by an easily removable/cleanable dust filter!! Way to go, SilverStone!! CPU Cooler Height: This one is tricky. The website says that it can have up to a 58mm cooler, but I was able to fit in a cooler up to 65mm. I have a 95w TDP processor, which can get REALLY hot, so I really couldn't skimp on the cooler. This is what I did, and I recommend it for anyone else who buys this case: Get a DEEPCOOL GABRIEL CPU Cooler and replace the fan with a Noctua 12cm iPPC 2000rpm fan . I've found that this JUST barely fits into this case cleanly. I can now overclock my CPU and keep my RAM and chipset ultra-cool with the oversized fan. I tried all sorts of CPU fans, but the Noctua industrial 2000rpm fan really was the perfect mix of quietude and cooling power. Anything less powerful wouldn't be able to handle my CPU and anything more powerful is too loud. Cons: As I mentioned, the optical drive cover has a poor fit for the case and gets jammed. But that only bugs me because I happen to use an ultra-slim drive. The feet are useless. They fall off any time you move the tower around. The chassis comes with rubber feet for placing it horizontally, but you would not be able to set anything on top, since the vents are really necessary for the airflow. Still, that's really all I can gripe about. I saw pictures of some guy who fit a liquid cooler into the case, but I seriously doubt that's a feasible solution for most consumers with this case. You'd have to do some major rigging to get that to work. Pros: Airflow. Well-engineered for versatility. Great design. SOLID craftsmanship. Great for gaming or home theater use. Here is my rig. I built this with mostly top-of-the-line components as of February, 2016: Motherboard: Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel Z170 Mini-ITX DDR4 Motherboard CPU: Intel Core I7-6700K 4.00 GHz 8M Processor Cooler: DEEPCOOL GABRIEL CPU Cooler / Noctua 12cm iPPC 2000rpm fan combo PSU: SilverStone 500W SFX-L RAM: Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4 DRAM 2400MHz C14 Memory Primary SS Drive: Samsung 950 PRO-Series 256GB M.2 Internal SSD Secondary SS Drive: Samsung 850 EVO 1 TB 2.5-Inch SSD Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW Graphics Card

This is a great case overall. I like the form factor a lot. I need a small case that I can carry around when traveling, meanwhile I need the case to be power enough to house a full size GPU. This case is one of its kind, the only option I found that has a carrying handle. I'd think many people share the same need for this kind of case, somehow, this is the only product you can find. On the low lights, you need to have some good cable management when using this case. I'm an unorganized person, I wouldn't care about cable management at all normally. But I realized that if I don't manage the cables, I can't close this case. This is really not a drawback of the product, it's just a trade off you will have to make using this case. Other than this, there are 2 things I don't like. first, the case comes with bunch of screws. They look quite similar to each other, but slightly different. You're supposed to use certain screws at certain places, but the manual isn't clear about that. The manual refers to different kinds of screws using incomprehensible codes. I mixed those screws with screws came with other parts. I thought some screws came with the heat sink were the ones I was supposed to use to attach the handle. I almost damaged the case by screwing the them in by force. Had different kinds of screws been packaged in different bags and properly labelled, I wouldn't have made this mistake. Also, I don't like the handle. The case itself looks sturdy and high quality, but the handle is made in plastic. The machine, once fully assembled, can be quite heavy. I dare not carry this case using the handle and walk long distance, I'm afraid that it could break. Plus, the grip of handle has an impractical design. It's kinda sharp and very uncomfortable to hold. I say the handle is more of a decoration than of any practical use.

The ML08B is the best console-style PC chassis there is on the market today. It has all the features you expect out of a modern case, with multiple hard drive trays, SFX and SFX-L PSU support, and a fairly easy to work with design. That said, it isn't perfect, and there are a few things that are not so great about this case. First, the side panels are held on with regular screws, and not thumbscrews. Not a big deal, but it is a bit frustrating to have to get a screwdriver if you ever want to get inside the PC. Not only that, but if you have the version with the handle, this adds even more screws to remove, because you cannot take the side panel off without unscrewing the handle first. Second, the airflow leaves much to be desired. If you get this case, be sure to use a blower-style cooled GPU, because the case can't exhaust the air well enough to keep a GPU cool. I actually modded my ML08B to fit 3 slim 80mm fans in the top, under the handle, which has improved temperatures of my Gigabyte G1 GTX 1080 dramatically. I wish that Silverstone would make this a standard feature for the case, as it makes the case better compatible with a wider range of GPUs. Third, the plastic feet that come with the case are terrible. They don't clip on in any way so you can't move the case and have them stay put. They will do nothing to stop the PC from being knocked over should you bump it too hard. Other than these issues, the case is solid. It is very easy to assemble as long as you plan out your build first. You can also remove the optical drive holder if you wish and replace it with a 3.5" HDD, which is what I did, as I have no use for an optical drive, but could always use more storage. In conclusion, if you want a mini-ITX chassis that is slim, but can fit powerful hardware, this is the case for you. My system has an i7-6700k @ 4.5GHz, a GTX 1080, and 4TB worth of storage, all in this little box. It really is a great choice for those who don't have a lot of space or those who need to move the PC often, especially with the handle which allows for easy carrying. (although it is a bit uncomfortable) If you plan out your build and accept the limitations, the ML08B is a fantastic little case.

I love the case's concept, and I will use and travel with it after I make some personal modifications to improve the design. I think the largest issue I have is that the C13 plug on its C13-to-C14 extension does not fit into a PSU's C14 Plug. It is a standard C13 with its molding having additional padding in both directions simply making it too large. I am forced to replace it with another C13-to-C14 extension cable just so I can plug my Seasonic SFX PSU into a wall as the case's design intends. Another issue I have with its design is that the feet portrayed in the listing do not actually attach to the case. The case itself just sits in the feet. The feet's ratcheting mechanism doesn't fit the case with its dust filter grills on it, so you either need the feet to be too loose or take the filter inlet off the bottom half of the case. One of the mods I plan is to dremmal the feet and case slightly to allow me to add clips to them for a snug fit and carry. The handle is plastic as a heads up as well as the feet. The body of the case is metal. The Case comes with PCIE Gen 3 extensions (L-Shape and straight). Not a major issue and you are able to order Gen 4 equivalents on Ebay if you are able to wait on postage from China. It has a bracket that is intended to help stabilize your GPU, but no clear instructions on how to use it. The manual I downloaded from the site only shows how to adjust the bracket and the general vicinity in the case where it goes. It mostly just seems like a spacer for the side panel and case frame. It is also too thick for me to use with the AMD 6700XT. My plans to help stabilize my GPU during travel will probably to 3D print new spacers and use command strips to stick them to the case on all sides of my GPU. I think my final critique that would improve the case would be to use a metal handle with rubber grip. The plastic handle feels like a cheap plastic though it does feel secure and snug on the case. The case holds the handle using screws.

I have always had to buy small form factor computers from dell because they were compact, small and had great cooling for internal parts because of their design. But their maximum power supply is only for 240 watts, which was a no for graphic card that are VR ready. This case solves my problems. Its a little bigger but with a 3 & 1/4 inch thickness. This case can hold large powerful graphics cards, a large 500 watt power supply and intel or amd poweful cpu's. There is a vent in front of the CPU and a vent in front of the Video card, allowing fresh cool air in to the major components that produce the most heat. I really love this case, and anyone who wants to build a compact power pc should use it. Granted, you cannot use 3.5" hard drives in this case, it only accepts 2.5" hard drives, but I have a synology nas that can cater files throughout the house using deluge as a central torrent server with clients on several pc's. I can turn off my pc and keep the low power consumption file server going. Wonderful setup, a great way to save space around your desk and home, just love it all. specs: motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H170N-WIFI ram: 32 gig cpu: Intel Boxed Core I7-6700 FC-LGA14C 3.40 GHz cpu cooler: Noctua Low-Profile Quiet CPU Cooler video card: VisionTek Radeon RX 480 8GB power supply: SilverStone 500W SFX-L Form Factor Hard drives: Samsung 850 - 500GB - M.2 SSD SanDisk Ultra II 960GB 2.5-Inch SSD Seagate HN-M201RAD ST2000LM003 2TB 2.5"

I built a full computer, using every cable on my power supply, and still have room to manage cables and cable slack. Extremely attractive design, especially if you want a very clean look. The logo is an optional badge for the case, so you can have a plain black front as I do. The two plastic stand-feet are easy to assemble and set up, and extremely sturdy and grippy. The only problem I have with the feet is that the chassis can slide forward and backward in the feet-stands, but the feet easily stay put. The case has zero thumb screws, but the chassis is very sturdy but, even when fully stuffed with performance parts, carrying he case to and from places is easily doable (the optional handle that comes with the -H version helps even more). The fan filters on both sides do a great job at stopping dust, and have found none inside the case when I've opened it up since building in it. The only problems I encountered while building in the case were that 1) you really have to manage your cables well, but they can all fit and 2) pick a good low-profile cooler for the CPU as most stock coolers will not fit. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a good movable computer.

Well built pretty sturdy for a slim does have plastic parts but most internal parts are not plastic. Was very easy to build in. The side panels on the case do have vents for airflow to provide for the GPU and CPU but if you are wanting to apply an overclock on your CPU this is probably not the case due to the fact of limitations on the cooler. The handle itself is really flimsy would not recommend ever picking up the PC with components in it with that handle it's hollow feels like cheap plastic other than that it's a pretty quality build. If you're looking for a slim ITX case that looks good on your desk with a small footprint I would recommend this for sure.

Good case for the following system: I7-7700T CPU, 2 x Kingston HyperX FURY 16 GB DDR4 memory, DEEPCOOL GABRIEL CPU Cooler, 2 X HGST Travelstar 7k1000 drives, Gigabyte GA-B250N Phoenix-WIFI motherboard, Samsung 960 EVO 500GB M.2 SSD, Silverstone ML088-H case, Corsair SF450 SFX power supply, LG 24UD58-B 24" $K monitor. All this fit in a Pelican Storm iM2750 Case for travel (airline checkable, just under 50lbs). I had a thickness budget for the system case of about 4", so this case worked well. I also liked that I can add a reasonably power graphics card in the future if I need to upgrade the system. A full-size graphics card should fit, and it would probably stay cool enough because there is a ventilation grate right next to the side of the card, but I would expect quite a bit of trial and error work attempting to build a reliable, serious gaming system in this case--it is quite small to get rid of significan CPU and GPU heat.

I bought this case to specifically build a gaming rig with as small a footprint as possible. Cooling is decent, as there are two large vents on the sides and two smaller ones on each end. The case will accommodate all but the most massive of Video Cards (nothing longer than 13", nothing wider than 2 PCIe ports. It has room for two 2.5" HDs, and room for another one or two if you go with a mid-size to smaller sized GPU and have some extra mounting screws handy. The handle is a nice touch, but I can't say that I have used it since setting it up in its intended place. There is an option for a slim optical drive, but another HD in its place makes more sense. The integrated dust covers are a nice touch, and are removable for easy cleaning. Cooling is achieved via the component cooling, as there is no system fan, or obvious place to mount one. Luckily the PCIe risers included in the case allow the GPU to be in a separate compartment on its own, so you don't have it heating up/being heated up by the PSU/CPU/RAM/MB. The only downside I can see/foresee is the low clearance between the CPU and the side panel, so don't expect to mount any massive Heatsink/Fan combos (58mm clearance). The nice thing about the low clearance though, is that a CPU fan that almost touches the side panel will either be blowing/sucking air directly out or from outside the case. I've also noticed some different mods online where people have added additional cooling fans to the case, but those were usually builds involving massive GPUs, tons of overclocking, and as many SSDs as can be crammed into the case. Overall, I have been very happy with it.

Like the handle and the spaces in this small case. Very easy to move. Case is strong. Not too hard to install everything. Best when using a modular psu.

Small and easy to get from places to places. The pnly thing bad with the case is the need to unscrew 6 screws everytime you need to get in. The handle must come off everytime you have to change something. Good for a fix build. Not so much for testing gear and different setups

Great case, good airflow and small form factor that still fits a full size card. Handle is a bit saggy under weight once its built but should still let you carry it short distances.

Handle doesn't hold anything the screws they give you for the handle are a joke the two front ones thread was broken before I even used the thing terrible build quality and power button feels like it will break every time it is touched