Introduction

I would like to thank ssupd for supplying the review sample.


ssupd managed to make quite the splash with their first chassis the SFF Meshlicious which could be set up to be all mesh. That resulted in one of the first compact cases which broke the glass ceiling of thermals other brands were struggling with. After that, things went a bit quiet for a while with tweaked versions in form of the Meshroom series being the only other case to be launched. Now ssupd is getting into the full-ATX segment with the Xhuttle. Available in either white or black, the unusual case sports a 90° rotated motherboard tray. We received the black variant of the ssupd Xhuttle for review.

Specifications

Packaging and Contents

While we usually receive the samples in the same packaging you can expect to see, this is actually the second Xhuttle sample we received as the first one was destroyed on its way to us. That first shipment did have a branded box, but we properly disassembled the non-usable sample and recycled all components including the packaging, not knowing the replacement would ship in a plain package instead. The foam spacers however are something you can expect to find protecting your case as well. On top of that there is a plastic bag to further fend off fingerprints and scratches.


ssupd ships the case with a compact assembly guide. Only at the final stages of completing the review did we realize that there is a far more detailed version available online. On top of that, you will find assorted screws, and some skinny zip ties which aren't very sturdy. Unfortunately, while you are able to install up to four 2.5" drives inside the Xhuttle, ssupd only supplies screws for two. To make matters worse, these are not your traditional fasteners, making the task of sourcing additional ones on your own a bit more challenging. There is also a metal cover for the cable management. There is a second one, but since that one is held in place by the foam spacer, that one comes pre-installed.


Lastly, ssupd includes an internal power supply cable, which you will need when you want to use the alternative stand the chassis is capable of. However, this is not part of the standard accessories and was only provided by ssupd marketing to reviewers. So you will not be able to use the alternate stance of the case unless you source this cable.