SilverStone Technology Fortress Z Aluminum Unibody Mini-ITX/DTX Small Form Factor SFX Computer Case with PCI-E Riser and Custom Low Profile Fans

I needed a small case to fit in a custom desk. This worked perfectly- FTZ01SI have an i5-6600k and asus z170i pro gaming, insignificant GPU, and corsair SFX PSU.One of the reviewers recommended "DEEPCOOL GABRIEL CPU Cooler and replace the fan with a Noctua 12cm iPPC 2000rpm fan". I did this and it fit well and cools well. (There is roughly 1" clearance above the cooler, so there is the potential for a taller cooler) I am easy OC to 4.3ghz highest temp 84deg(normal use 60-70deg). The case is good looking and well made. Cable routing is tight; i had to remove and replace the PSU numerous times to get good routing. Mount your board cables and everything else before installing board. DO NOT USE OTHER PSU CABLES with the SFX; they fit and look correct, but they blew out my harddrive. The included feet/stand are inadequate, i did not use them. Since i have a small GPU, there is a lot of leftover space in that area; I replaced the included slimline case fans with full-width fans.

Anyone complaining about cable management or how difficult it is to cram a gaming rig in a case this size should do their research before buying. This case would easily get 5 stars from me if not for one thing... the riser card and corresponding gpu mount leave a lot to be desired. Over time the gpu began slipping out of the card because it relies entirely on the friction/tension from the pcie slot. There's no clipping mechanism from the riser card to the gpu like there would be if plugging into a pcie slot on a mobo. This case is great if you're going to set it up and leave it, especially on its side, however if you're buying it for the convenience of its portability then know that over time this will become an issue.

Beautiful case. Well made and excellent fit/features.Only caveat is that the included fans are not totally silent.

Bottom line is that this is a really sleek and simple mini-itx case. It looks great in the entertainment center and can house a beefy gaming rig without looking silly. This is a challenging build, though, and cable management is more like shoving things wherever there's space and then closing the case before anyone notices. The cooling is decent, but make sure that wherever you put it has enough airflow.