Test System

Assembly

Adding the motherboard is done by mounting it on the four pre-installed spacers.


To install your PSU, simply screw it onto the frame outside of the confines of the DA2. We were a bit lazy and did not detach the bracket from the the rails as there was no need to. With the PSU is in place, screwing in the storage elements was just as easy. You can totally disassemble things if you need to and are absolutely encouraged to do so.


Putting the contraption back in place is easily done as well, as you just hold it in place and slide the screws into place before securing things. You do need to make sure the PSU cable is plugged in and the PSU switch set to on before because there is no way to reach this contraption with everything assembled.


Streacom also mentioned that you could add classic motherboard spacers to the PSU bracket to move it away from the ceiling, but as this little mod is not officially part of the case as of now, we did not try it. However, Streacom also offers 3D files for their cases, so you could test fit your hardware before buying everything, and we were given a few possible positions for a PSU to fit, which showcases the universal nature of the mounting bars nicely.


To secure the GPU, first unscrew the two external and one internal screw holding that solid block in place. Once detached, there is nothing in the way of installing the graphics card of your choice. As the Streacom DA2 allows for GPUs of up to 330 mm, you can easily install something like a GeForce 2080 within the chassis, with it drawing in cool air through the bottom. While we do not use this GPU for our thermal tests, it is nice to show this setup off for a visual of such a long graphics card within the chassis.


After securing the actual GPU with which we run our ITX system benchmark, the DA2 continues to make an excellent impression. Things are overall clean and accessible with the only mess residing underneath the PSU, and potentially sandwiched between a long GPU.

Finished Looks

Once the standard side panels are back on, everything is nicely hidden, and the only visual element to let you know that the system is up and running is the embedded tiny white LED. In the rear, everything is where you would expect it to be.