Thursday, April 9th 2020
In Win Releases the B1 Mini-ITX PC Chassis
In Win has released the B1 Mini-ITX PC Chassis it first showcased at CES 2020, the B1 is a small form factor case with integrated 200 W 80 Plus Gold certified PSU and 80 mm fan. The chassis is now available to purchase for €99.99 from In Win's eStore.
Showcasing an exquisitely curved, streamlined design, the B1 is a desk showpiece whether standing vertically or horizontally. The strong ABS plastic rings encompass all sides except the rear I/O, cleverly hiding the ventilated areas. Meanwhile, the tinted tempered glass cover provides a clear view of the internals, great for users who enjoy a splash of RGB flair. It's ideal for stylish office PCs, HTPCs or home PCs for work, internet use and light gaming. It's a tiny footprint and can easily be dropped into a backpack or luggage for transportation if needed.
The B1 comes pre-installed with a silent sleeve bearing cooling fan, 200 W PSU that's 80 Plus Gold certified, and one foot stand included. It can accommodate a Mini-ITX motherboard, CPU with integrated graphics, memory and up to two 2.5-inch SSDs to create a powerful, yet tiny PC. At the front a single USB 3.0 Gen1 Type-A port and 3.5 mm (CTIA) stereo speaker/microphone combo jack.
For further information regarding the InWin B1 Mini-ITX PC chassis, please visit: https://www.in-win.com/en/gaming-chassis/b1/.
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Showcasing an exquisitely curved, streamlined design, the B1 is a desk showpiece whether standing vertically or horizontally. The strong ABS plastic rings encompass all sides except the rear I/O, cleverly hiding the ventilated areas. Meanwhile, the tinted tempered glass cover provides a clear view of the internals, great for users who enjoy a splash of RGB flair. It's ideal for stylish office PCs, HTPCs or home PCs for work, internet use and light gaming. It's a tiny footprint and can easily be dropped into a backpack or luggage for transportation if needed.
16 Comments on In Win Releases the B1 Mini-ITX PC Chassis
And they got this:
Edit: Now that I search a bit more, it may not even have an LP slot there...
You can find a photo of the back panel here:
www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/inwin-shows-off-new-signature-chassis-mini-itx-chassis-and-cooling-solutions.263154/
I guess you may be able to use the PCIe slot for a low-profile SSD or an M.2 adapter. That's about it.
It looks better than the Chopin (for installment).
You'd have to live with this thing on your desk for the other 729 days.
And this look is clearly aimed at the RGB gaming crowd (but no dGPU...), not the minimal SFF people.
The only obvious advantage over Chopin is the CPU cooler clearance. Big Shuriken becomes a possibility (58mm), NH-L12S still doesn't (70mm).
Other than that it's relatively ugly and dated.
And this case is big. It's oval, but the contour is almost twice the size of the Chopin.
Let's hope the build quality is better than marketing quality (but I really doubt).
IMO the bigger problem with these legs: leveling. Just slight manufacturing problem or strain - you end up with a rocking case. Vibrations will likely be a problem as well, so I'd keep this on a cloth base from day one.
And if one of the legs breaks, you'd probably need a 3D-printed replacement...Well, it does contain the PSU unlike NUCs... But yeah, it's basically a Chopin in a fat suit.
As for the PSU:
Personally I'd rather have a small case on my desk and a huge power brick on the floor when possible (and it's definitely possible in this case). It also alows for a smaller, more flexible power cable - not the awful ATX stuff we use (absolutely no idea why).
still running reconverted 9800M GTS (4K nok)
was going for the Chopin...but the look of the B1 is more appeling to me for my living room.
I like the way they manage the mid-transparency of the side (top) panel with tempered glass.
in vertical position you can remove the spiky feets and repkace them by stickers/ruber?..its not so bad. but I hope we will be able to find some aftersale bezel in the same mid-transparent spirit without any printed scriptures.
The 80mm fan flow might be semi-obstructed depending on the motherboard.
I'll probably disable it for noise concerns.