In Win Launches the A1, a mITX case.

[The Benjamins]

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In Win, one of the most well known brands in cases especially the ultra high end enthusiasts, has today introduced to us its A1 series of PC enclosures, starting with a mini-ITX case that has the looks, transparency, and RGB goodness the majority of the market is looking for these days. Built from tempered glass and anodized aluminum, the design language for the A1 embodies the modern era, in a small package that can nonetheless hold up to 20 liters of PC hardware components, more than enough to fit most gamers builds.

In Win Introduces Mini-ITX Cases, A1 Series
In Win is known very well in the PC enthusiast world as being behind such well known cases such as the D-Frame, D-Frame Mini, H-Frame, S-Frame and the 909, they have earned their place at the table. Frankly while the cases they sell are very expensive, you also get craftsmanship not seen almost anywhere else. Now, on to the nitty gritty of the A1.

 

 

One cool thing is on the top is has a built in Wireless charger for phones in the center indicated by the circle.

 

I like the size, lighting and the tool-less glass panel, But i wish they had the wood top like it was first seen at CES.

It also comes with a 600w PSU (looks like a SFX), and has 4 120mm fan spots 2 on the bottom, 1 in the rear, and 1 on the side.

 

The volume is 21L,VGA Card Length: 300mm, CPU Heatsink Height :160mm, more info in the links below.

 

 

 

https://wccftech.com/in-win-introduces-the-a1-series-of-mini-itx-enclosures/

 

https://www.inwin-style.com/en/gaming-chassis/a1/

 

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1 hour ago, larrimus said:

If this article is to be believed...

 

https://wccftech.com/in-win-introduces-the-a1-series-of-mini-itx-enclosures/

 

It’ll be $169.99. Pre-order on May 15th, targeted to start shipping May 30th. 

 

[ScratchCat]

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Remember when products could sell without being made of 50% magic RGB dust? Pepperidge farm remembers.

[ItsMitch]

Will the GPU even breathe under that? Or is there a fan (that black shroud) 

[Eroda]

do they have an option for a base that isnt going to blind me

[paddy-stone]

1 minute ago, ScratchCat said:

Remember when products could sell without being made of 50% magic RGB dust? Pepperidge farm remembers.

[GrockleTD]

2 hours ago, Eroda said:

do they have an option for a base that isnt going to blind me

probably not... i like everything about it so far except that it is probably 100+ dollars

[tikker]

That base doesn't really fit with the case in my opinion. If it's removable then I like it. The case looks great otherwise.

[dizmo]

About time. Haven't they been teasing this for almost a year? Where's the wooden accented ITX case that was supposed to come out? Oy. 

[laminutederire]

1 minute ago, tikker said:

That base doesn't really fit with the case in my opinion. If it's removable then I like it. The case looks great otherwise.

Issue is that if it's removable, you may suffocate the you if it has its only air entry at the bottom.

[Dissitesuxba11s]

2 minutes ago, Grockle88 said:

probably not... i like everything about it so far except that it is probably 100+ dollars

Do note that it comes with a 600W PSU.

[Okjoek]

I've honestly given up somewhat on SFF as far as mITX goes. I like mATX cases because it's not as huge, but still offers more than enough expandability for the prosumer.

[The Benjamins]

6 minutes ago, SC2Mitch said:

Will the GPU even breathe under that? Or is there a fan (that black shroud) 

their is a spot for 2 fans for force air into the GPU there.

[tikker]

Just now, laminutederire said:

Issue is that if it's removable, you may suffocate the you if it has its only air entry at the bottom.

That's a shame. Hmm, watercooling it is then

[GrockleTD]

2 hours ago, Dissitesuxba11s said:

Do note that it comes with a 600W PSU.

i spose' but keep in mind that im having to go to ebay to get a decent gpu, and even then im stretching my budget of an adamantium solid cap of 40 dollars.

[NumLock21]

 

[The Benjamins]

2 minutes ago, Grockle88 said:

i spose' but keep in mind that im having to go to ebay to get a decent gpu, and even then im stretching my budget of an adamantium solid cap of 40 dollars.

I don't think it will be that costly the In Win 301 is about $60 and is a mATX case with a glass panel. I can see this around $80 to $100

[Lathlaer]

I bet Steve from GN will love that case.

 

Well obviously I am biased but I'm a big fan of In Win. Mostly their Signature cases though, I don't really care about the lesser form factor.

 

Still, I kind of like the looks of it but that's In Win for you - not a 100% performer but more of an aesthetic statement.

[Princess Luna]

6 minutes ago, The Benjamins said:

their is a spot for 2 fans for force air into the GPU there.

I mean was this sponsored by Asus ROG? we all know that thermal wise a blower card like the FE would make much more sense in a case like this, the hot air from the open air style will hurt that Intel stock cooler performance even more, I see it throttling hard.

[GrockleTD]

this is the case i really wan't, but its 150 dollars... https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517044&cm_re=azza-_-11-517-044-_-Product

[The Benjamins]

2 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

I mean was this sponsored by Asus ROG? we all know that thermal wise a blower card like the FE would make much more sense in a case like this, the hot air from the open air style will hurt that Intel stock cooler performance even more, I see it throttling hard.

Maybe but Asus is 1 of the 2 motherboard makers what works with their addressable RGB fans and lighting.

[laminutederire]

8 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

I mean was this sponsored by Asus ROG? we all know that thermal wise a blower card like the FE would make much more sense in a case like this, the hot air from the open air style will hurt that Intel stock cooler performance even more, I see it throttling hard.

I have a fractal design mITx case with a sapphire r9 fury in it (with it's beefy cooler). From experience, it hurts slightly, but if it is well ventilated the hot air just gets pushed out. I created an air draft with one fan going in the case, then two fans directing air through the CPU heatsink, and a fan out. The GPU takes intake with 3 fans and the pressure makes the air get out through the last air outtake. It's certainly doable with imagination.

[GrockleTD]

i must ask, are you aware of a benjah dxd?

[porina]

I like it... but I also said to myself, no more systems! But what if they were smaller systems...  

[The Benjamins]

1 minute ago, Grockle88 said:

i must ask, are you aware of a benjah dxd?

no, what is that?

[GrockleTD]

2 hours ago, The Benjamins said:

no, what is that?

its a person on psn, i was curious because of the name of your teamspeak server