First off, looking at the CUK Stratos Mini ITX, it is really affordable. At $240, it is more than $100 cheaper than the NZXT H1, for example. If we were to break it down, allot $70 for the capable 650 W OEM PSU and another $70 or so for a basic 240 mm AIO without fans, which leaves you with an excellent $100 for the chassis, four fans, ARGB controller with an ARGB strip and remote, and case with an included PCIe flex cable. In all honesty, at these prices, I absolutely think CUK should sell the chassis on its own to give users the choice when it comes to all the hardware they want to install. The only thing that really would need to change is the fact that the included fans are extremely loud and quite frankly a bit overkill, or at least a very unbalanced choice.

The other big issue is the acrylic side panel. Why CUK went with this material is totally understandable, and it is also forgivable considering the price point, but I would rather spend a little more and get a proper, sturdy steel panel with a vent and dust filter to keep all the grime away from what is most likely the most expensive component of your rig—your GPU.

But all things considered, the CUK Stratos Mini ITX is super affordable, an excellent choice for those wanting an affordable, compact chassis that checks off your needs for cooling and power right out of the box—just make sure to dial the fans way down.