Friday, April 7th 2023
In Win Launches Innovative and Foldable POC Mini-ITX Tower Chassis
In Win launches its Foldable POC Mini-ITX Tower - the latest iBuildiShare series case you can shape yourself! In Win Development Inc. (In Win), a leading innovator in PC enthusiast gaming hardware, has introduced its POC Mini-ITX tower PC chassis. POC is the latest addition to In Win's iBuildiShare series. Encouraging the development of dexterity skills both inside and out of a PC.
DIY PC builders of all ages can assemble a Mini-ITX enclosure from this vibrant modular kit by actually bending and shaping each panel. Similar to the art of origami, but using 0.8 mm foldable SECC steel panels instead of paper. This durable, lightweight material can withstand multiple bends. Delivered flat-packed, POC minimizes packaging materials and weight, reducing environmental impact.
Stuff It with Hardware!
This compact enclosure keeps desk space in mind but maintains compatibility with larger hardware. POC can still support standard ATX power supplies (up to 160 mm long), and 3.5-slot graphics cards up to 346 mm long (82 mm wide). The dedicated GPU chamber can effectively separate the heat, generated by graphics cards from the rest of the system. POC even includes a specialized PCI-Express 4.0 riser cable specially designed for this setup.
POC's customizable triangular vent tabs on the side panels allow users to adjust the ventilation as they see fit. An In Win LUNA AL120 addressable RGB fan is included in the package to enhance cooling. Side-mounted handles are provided for easy transportation once assembled. This striking PC case is available in blue/black and green/yellow color schemes. POC offers an eye-catching aesthetic on any desk without taking up much space. This eStore exclusive item will also have the option to mix-and-match panels to truly customize POC. The only thing left to do is assemble it while using a 3D interactive guide within the dedicated iBuildiShare mobile app.
About In Win's iBuildiShare Initiative
The In Win iBuildiShare initiative is committed to developing interactive and engaging products that achieve a much more enriching PC-building experience. iBuildiShare promotes the benefits of assembling and crafting a PC with your own hands. These experiences are best had with someone special offering a helping hand. Share your work with family, friends, or fellow enthusiasts too!
The POC Mini-ITX Tower is available now from In Win's web stores at a price of $95.00/€99.00 in both color ways.
For more information about the In Win POC Mini-ITX tower, please visit:
www.in-win.com/en/ibuild-ishare/poc
In Win eStore USA : shop.in-win.com/
In Win eStore Europe: estore.in-win.com/
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In Win Site
DIY PC builders of all ages can assemble a Mini-ITX enclosure from this vibrant modular kit by actually bending and shaping each panel. Similar to the art of origami, but using 0.8 mm foldable SECC steel panels instead of paper. This durable, lightweight material can withstand multiple bends. Delivered flat-packed, POC minimizes packaging materials and weight, reducing environmental impact.
This compact enclosure keeps desk space in mind but maintains compatibility with larger hardware. POC can still support standard ATX power supplies (up to 160 mm long), and 3.5-slot graphics cards up to 346 mm long (82 mm wide). The dedicated GPU chamber can effectively separate the heat, generated by graphics cards from the rest of the system. POC even includes a specialized PCI-Express 4.0 riser cable specially designed for this setup.
POC's customizable triangular vent tabs on the side panels allow users to adjust the ventilation as they see fit. An In Win LUNA AL120 addressable RGB fan is included in the package to enhance cooling. Side-mounted handles are provided for easy transportation once assembled. This striking PC case is available in blue/black and green/yellow color schemes. POC offers an eye-catching aesthetic on any desk without taking up much space. This eStore exclusive item will also have the option to mix-and-match panels to truly customize POC. The only thing left to do is assemble it while using a 3D interactive guide within the dedicated iBuildiShare mobile app.
The In Win iBuildiShare initiative is committed to developing interactive and engaging products that achieve a much more enriching PC-building experience. iBuildiShare promotes the benefits of assembling and crafting a PC with your own hands. These experiences are best had with someone special offering a helping hand. Share your work with family, friends, or fellow enthusiasts too!
For more information about the In Win POC Mini-ITX tower, please visit:
www.in-win.com/en/ibuild-ishare/poc
In Win eStore USA : shop.in-win.com/
In Win eStore Europe: estore.in-win.com/
21 Comments on In Win Launches Innovative and Foldable POC Mini-ITX Tower Chassis
Looks like an IKEA kit :)
but at ⅕th the cost.EDIT: correction: ⅖ to ⅕th the cost.
@Hailie - I've been waiting for someone to imitate their case since I first read about them.
I 'get it': Small companies often are over-burdened by overheads and BOM costs vs. bigger, well established companies. Sadly, that still doesn't change how a prospective customer sees things.I somehow don't at all feel bad seeing a 'kickstarted/indie' project that
refuses to even attempt to lower prices to an attractive/competitive level, get copied.(Considering, that I have an idea for a PC chassis, and would like to eventually sell it... we'll see if Karma bites me in the ass for this one.)
It'd be another story if Teenage.engineering's case was brand new on the block; I remember reading about them at least 2 years ago.
(my mental association with them is that they make 'cost-optimized designs' and sell them at above what most would be willing to pay, to retain a 'boutique' image)
Plus, they can always keep their pricing, and position themselves as some kind of Premium OG. (edit: they lowered the price, and have unique features vs. InWin. They are now a literal "premium option" for an ikeacase)
Edit: I do not know why it took so long to hit...
Piece Of Crap :laugh:
It's always fun when culture/language barriers/differences cause things like this.
I did actually go look, and realized they had lowered their price, but was still spendy.
I also discovered that they use 1.0mm aluminum instead of InWin's 0.8mm SECC (pretty mild steel). Aluminum is always the sexier choice :)
Also, the design of the aluminum Teenage.engineering case might be better for EMI/RFI if you're doing sciency or audio work.
So, there are actual reasons to choose the Teenage.engineering case over InWins. The (now much more reasonable) price premium, actually has a reason; they already are the Premium OG (as I had put it).
It came to me later:
Teenage.engineering was probably trying to edge out chassis that start in the thouasands of dollars.
The name of the company, the marketing lingo, along with the materials choice and limits on the gap in any area for ventilation... They wanted to make a 'budget' version of a mini/entry-level Mil-Industrial ITX chassis. (I'm only aware of such chassis due to running across some in unrelated research, recently.)
After my original negative post, I looked into their Computer-1 case. It's definitely built better, and with more features. $95 is probably just what InWin thinks is marketable vs. the singular other option, Teenage.engineering.
TBH, I want to see more ikeacase computer cases. Like you, I want reasonably priced options; that'll (typically) come from competition.
Reason behind this thinking is shipping cost, try to buy a computer case from overseas... The shipping cost is more expensive than the case it self.
I want the Modfree , give me the modfree
I find origami art fascinating and when Inwin presented the S-frame, I was blown away: a single piece of metal bent 14 times or so. No rivets, no bolts. Masterpiece IMO.
And if you can fit into the "flat packaging" concept of Ikea, your shipping costs will definitely drop for this item. Not enough entries in this area, so keep them comin.
Still, price will kill it.