The S5M is NFC Systems newest case and the successor to Skyreach 4 MINI. Not From Concentrate have partnered with NCASE for manufacturing. Full specifications are not yet available, however the S5M will support 3 slot graphics cards upto 305mm in length and the Noctua L12 Ghost Edition CPU cooler. Pricing is expected to land between $175-$200 USD as per NCASE product page and release early 2026 based on comments by NFC’s Josh.
The History of FormD
FormD was a two-man operation that began in late 2018 as a project to design the ultimate small form factor PC case in which they succeeded. The original prototype was called SidearmD SA4; which was later rebranded to the FormD T1 and sold via Formdworks.com. FromD T1 (the T comes from the front panel design, but is also reference to Terminator-1000 or T-1000).
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Our top selection of best small Mini-ITX cases for 2025, including returning fan favourites, and industry staples. This is not a definitive list, and opinions may vary. This dynamic list continually updated. FORMD T1 The FormD T1 is a modular Mini-ITX case under 10L in volume. FormD T1 comes in two variants, reference & sandwich kit. NCASE M2 Thor-Zone NANOQ Louqe Ghost R1 DAN A4-H2O
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Some of the best small Micro-ATX cases currently available with most coming in at or below 20 litres in volume. We periodically update this list to reflect new mATX cases.