Thursday, September 11th 2025
darkFlash Introduces FLOATRON F1 microATX PC Case
darkFlash has announced the FLOATRON F1 microATX case designed with a floating extended base for better airflow and hardware compatibility. The chassis measures 431 x 240 x 421 mm, is made from 0.8 mm SPCC steel and it is available in Black and White versions. It supports microATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, GPUs up to 350 mm in length, CPU coolers up to 185 mm in height, and offers five PCIe slots. Storage support includes up to three SSDs and three HDDs. For cooling the case offers support for up to nine fans and radiators up to 360 mm mounted at the top. Fan mounts are available at the top (3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm), side (2× 120 mm or 2x 140 mm), rear (1x 120 mm or 1x 140 mm), and bottom (3x 120 mm). The case uses a vertical air duct layout to improve thermal performance and includes open ventilation at the side, top, bottom and rear panels.
The FLOATRON F1 also adopts a clamshell-style side panel with a screwless, tool-free design for easier access. The floating extended base increases airflow around the GPU, which the company claims can reduce temperatures by 5-7 °C, and doubles as a display platform for custom lighting or decorations. Front I/O connectivity includes one USB Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, HD audio, and dedicated power and reset buttons. darkFlash did not specify an exact date of availability in stores or an exact retail price.
Key Specs
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darkFlash FLOATRON F1
The FLOATRON F1 also adopts a clamshell-style side panel with a screwless, tool-free design for easier access. The floating extended base increases airflow around the GPU, which the company claims can reduce temperatures by 5-7 °C, and doubles as a display platform for custom lighting or decorations. Front I/O connectivity includes one USB Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, HD audio, and dedicated power and reset buttons. darkFlash did not specify an exact date of availability in stores or an exact retail price.
- Motherboard Support: microATX / ITX
- Case Material: 0.8 mm SPCC
- Dimensions
- Case Size: 431 x 240 x 421 mm
- Overall Size: 436 x 240 x 436 mm
- Compatibility & Clearance
- Max GPU Clearance: 350 mm
- PCIE Slot: 5
- Max CPU Cooler Clearance: 185 mm
- Drive Bays
- SSD / HDD: 3 / 3
- Fan Support
- Top: 120 mm x3 / 140 mm x2
- Side: 120 mm x2 / 140 mm x2
- Rear: 120 mm x1 / 140 mm x1
- Bottom: 120 mm x3
- Radiator Support
- Top: 360 mm / 280 mm / 240 mm
- Front I/O
- I/O: Type-C x1, USB3.0 x2, HD Audio, Power, Reset
18 Comments on darkFlash Introduces FLOATRON F1 microATX PC Case
Hold on, how are they routing PSU cables?! Oh wait I see now, they also conveniently used BTF motherboard for their demo.
I'd rather get something simple but more functional for cooling the system.
Don't like that way the case need to be placed to access the power button and USB.
I think the PC case space started to stagnate with the only design "innovation" of adding wood accents/aquarium panels.
This looks different and I am glad there is a company out there that is brave enough to try something like this.
Yawn.
I guess this remove the need for any sort of graphics card support.
Even depth is similar to old cases with drive bays.
Such space efficient design...Nothing new copying things from "outside the box".
Lian Li PC-888 might remind you of something...You should look into mirror.
For some reason pretty much all makers have discontinued classy looking cases replacing them with these aquariums.
But here we are?
I guess it is a good thing many others agree.
/golfclap