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  NiDal26

  2023-01-04

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  Probably the smallest PC case for Micro ATX motherboard + ATX power supply.

  Well-made and beautiful.
  Quality paint and good fasteners (no tools required to open the side, top, and bottom panels). Additionally, it is perforated in such a way that allows you to see the internal LEDs (if there are any). A side tampered glass is also available, but only from the outside (€10).

  Given its size, it provides all the conveniences for installing components, but for any changes, everything needs to be uninstalled.

  It is open on all sides, so expect some noise leakage (thus requiring careful selection of cooler, fans, and power supply, especially if placed on a desk).
  Positive that it has quality feet (Hi-Fi type), so vibrations do not transfer to the desk.

  I don't know about dust yet. Although it has filters almost everywhere, obviously they won't keep fine dust, and it is open at the back (like all others).

  I cannot confidently say anything about air flow, as I haven't set it up for gaming. For office work or as an HTPC, it is not a concern.
  Note that in the case of a full ATX power supply, forget about fans in the front, but you can easily fit 2x 120mm fans for intake at the bottom + 1x 80mm at the back + 1x 120mm at the top for exhaust (the second one at the top is also covered by the power supply).

  For usage instructions, refer to the SAMA IM-1 manual (only available in German in the package).
  https://cms1.inter-tech.de/en/support/downloads/misc/2445-manual-im-1-pocket/file

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  • Space
  • Cable management
  • Construction quality
  • Value for money

  • Moderate noise
  • Dust filtering
  • Air flow
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  xristosak74

  2022-12-02

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  I wanted the nr200p but it didn't fit a matx mobo, so I got this one. Otherwise, I am satisfied. If you are going to build an itx pc, the nr200p is more affordable, it comes with a second panel (glass) while this one doesn't have it, additionally the nr200p comes with 2 fans while this one comes with none, and it comes in different colors.
  Otherwise, it is average in terms of cable management difficulty, if you prefer a modular power supply, check that it has a length below 150mm otherwise the cables will be on top of the graphics card. I believe with the corsair cx550 I could have installed a longer graphics card with the only downside being that the cables would slightly press it down. To install a second fan at the bottom, material needs to be removed from the frame because otherwise it will hit the pins of the front panel. It also fits a fan on top normally. Without having tested it, I believe that if spacers are added to the screws that hold the base of the power supply, the base will lower and another fan can be installed on top, which of course will be partially hidden by the power supply.

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  • Space
  • Construction quality
  • Dust filtering
  • Air flow
  • Value for money

  • Cable management
  • Moderate noise

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  stathis221

  2022-07-08

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  • Space
  • Cable management
  • Construction quality
  • Silent
  • Dust filtering
  • Air flow
  • Value for money