FSP CST350 PLUS

[Darksaber]

The FSP CST350 Plus takes a lot of inspiration from some well-known ITX enclosures, but aims to differentiate itself by also enabling M-ATX compatibility in a similarly compact form-factor. Paired with an affordable price point, this could make the CST350 Plus a good choice for both ITX or M-ATX builds.

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[wheresmycar]

thanks Darksaber

...more options in the NR200/similar category is always a +1 from me. Sadly, i'm willing to compromise performance for some tampered glass eye-candy (NR200P/etc)

 

[Chrispy_]

I had no idea FSP were making cases now.

That front FSP badge is an eyesore in an otherwise all-black design that's 100% stealth. It's at odds with the rest of the whole design, though it's nothing that can't be fixed with a black sharpie or simply removing it altogether.

The only other thing that seems odd/dumb is that 80mm fan in the rear; It's going to be completely useless without proper cutouts in the case. If they've gone to the trouble of cutting slots and fitting retention tabs and slot covers for a GPU, they could just have easily have mounted all that on a removable plate that exposes a big open fan bay when removed. There's arguably space for a 120mm fan if they did that, which would be better still - Not only are decent 80mm fans practically extinct in the consumer market, they died off because they were noisy, ineffective, or both.

Apart from that it seems like a fairly flexible, well-priced case.

 

[Operandi]

• I hate modern gaming cases but there is a (not so thin) line between having a clean, minimalistic design and being boring, and this is far in the later. Modern enthusiast PC cases having some of the worst industrial design I've ever seen in anything. Short of adding yet more RGB and shiny surfaces the industry appears to be out of ideas which is odd because aside from basic functionality of holding hardware and keeping it cool (which hasn't changed decades) you have a complete clean slate and can do whatever you want. The companies making these boxes need to look at other industries like consumer electronics and cars and incorporate the design basics; geometry, lines and proportions.
• The Power Rangers front badge is the dumbest thing, its at odds with boring design and does nothing to make look more exciting or interesting.
• That 80mm fan is funny.

 

[80-watt Hamster]

Not only are decent 80mm fans practically extinct in the consumer market, they died off because they were noisy, ineffective, or both.

This is both true and sad. At least we still have the NF-R8.

 

[Gucky]

Well i'd prefer the AP201 for mATX. Or the NR200P in Color for ITX...which i own. At least it fits a 4090 and a 280mm AIO at the same time. And i do have lower Temps of the Board and its components.

 

[Fitchew]

Another Sama IM01

 

[fb020997]

This case, with a solid metal front panel, is called Itek Evoke in italy. I built an HTPC/emulation rig in it. Great little case.

 

[JLBENEDICT]

I had no idea FSP were making cases now.

That front FSP badge is an eyesore in an otherwise all-black design that's 100% stealth. It's at odds with the rest of the whole design, though it's nothing that can't be fixed with a black sharpie or simply removing it altogether.

The only other thing that seems odd/dumb is that 80mm fan in the rear; It's going to be completely useless without proper cutouts in the case. If they've gone to the trouble of cutting slots and fitting retention tabs and slot covers for a GPU, they could just have easily have mounted all that on a removable plate that exposes a big open fan bay when removed. There's arguably space for a 120mm fan if they did that, which would be better still - Not only are decent 80mm fans practically extinct in the consumer market, they died off because they were noisy, ineffective, or both.

Apart from that it seems like a fairly flexible, well-priced case.

FSP most likely is only making the front panel for this.. as everything else appears to be exactly like the SAMA IM01
(*edit* someone above pointed this out before me.. my bad)