Spire Readies the PowerCube 502 Mini-ITX PC Case

Cristian_25H · Jun 3, 2014

Spire Corp. is currently preparing the release of a new compact PC chassis, a model called PowerCube 502 that has a pre-installed 300 W SFX power supply and offers support for mini ITX motherboards.

Seen below, the upcoming case measures 215 x 138 x 265 mm and has dual front USB 3.0 ports, one 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drive bays, one PCI slot, and support for three fans - 60 mm front and bottom, 80 mm on the side. The PowerCube 502 has a two year warranty and will cost $74 / 55 Euro.

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micropage7 · Jun 3, 2014

the layout looks promising, looks kinda easier to install

PLAfiller · Jun 3, 2014

First thing from Spire that actually interests me. I hope this one is within 50 euro price range. Then it competes directly with CoolerMaster Elite 130 mini-ITX series. If you don't want a cube, like I do, then this could be a real option for mini-itx case on the budget side of the things. Knowing Spire, it should be

TheLostSwede · Jun 3, 2014

1998 called and wanted its ports back...
Seriously? That was the best mini-ITX board they could find to demo their new case with?

McSteel · Jun 3, 2014

If that PSU can really do 300W continuously for more than an hour, I'll cut my balls off.

Other than that, this actually looks kind of decent for budget mITX builds.

Cruise51 · Jun 4, 2014

Ugly, but great layout. Maybe I'll put a paper bag over it and cut fan holes. :roll:

Seriously though I do think the layout is great.

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Spire Readies the PowerCube 502 Mini-ITX PC Case

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