Gigabyte Essence Desktop Case Pictured

[btarunr]

Here are some of the first pictures of Gigabyte's Essence mini-ITX case. Designed for entry-level mini-ITX desktops that can be fan-less, the Essence measures 300 mm x 234 mm x 74 mm; and is made of SECC steel and plastic. Its design involves a main cubicle inclined onto a stand, which encloses its power supply. A 120W external power brick supplies 12V, which it then gives out as various ATX standard power connectors. The case can hold a full-height mini-ITX motherboard, and a 2.5-inch drive. The case is beginning to sell in Japan, priced at the equivalent of $130. The source doesn't expect it to be priced above $100 in western markets.



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[silapakorn]

This is actually pretty nice, but why tilted?

 

[Chaitanya]

USB ports are in the wrong place. the chassis might block some larger thumbdrives. other than that the case is really good.

 

[Sp33d Junki3]

USB wont be blocked. As they are angled on base the frame is angled.
Overall great design so far.

 

[GreiverBlade]

kinda cute... meh like

but why tilted?

well i would answer ... "why not?"

 

[micropage7]

wow, they should put hdd mounting below that ssd too
but anyway its a nice stuff

 

[MakeDeluxe]

I wonder if I could somehow mount a Raspberry Pi in there...

 

[nem]

the port pci is useful or was recicled , the photos are not clear o.o?