Xtia Slim

Xproto Slim is variable; vertical or horizontal style Mini-ITX case with 3 size options ranging from 3.6L~5.8L in volume. The case is available for purchase on Xtia store.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODELXtia Slim
DIMENSIONSUpto: 188 x 106 x 295mm (L x W x H)
VOLUME Upto: 5.8 Litres
MATERIALSAluminium
I/OUSB Type-C + USB 3.0 Type-A
MOTHERBOARD COMPATIBILITYMini-ITX
MAX CPU COOLER HEIGHTUpto: 85mm
EXPANSION SLOTS2
MAX GPU LENGTH173mm
RISER CABLE200mm (sold separately)
MAX GPU THICKNESSUpto: 45mm
RADIATORS SUPPORTEDN
RADIATOR COMPATIBILITYN
POWER SUPPLY COMPATIBILITY Flex ATX
CASE FANS SUPPORTED2x 80x15mm (L-mode)
2.5 / 3.5” DRIVES SUPPORTED N

BUILD

MOTHERBOARDGIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX or MSI MPG B550I Gaming Edge MAX WiFi (paid link)
CPUR5 5600G / R7 5700G (paid link)
CPU COOLERNoctua NH-L9a chromax.Black (paid link)
GPU N/A
GPU RISERN/A
PSU SilverStone FX600 (paid link) or ENP-7660B
RAMCorsair VENGEANCE LPX, 16GB (2x8GB), 3600MHz, CL16 (paid link)
STORAGE1TB M.2 NVME (paid link)

CONCLUSIONS

Xtia Slim is high quality case with plenty of potential in small package, and multiple configuration options.

The case starts a just 3.6L with 45mm of cooler clearance in form-S, 4.7L with 65mm of cooler clearance in form-M, and 5.8L with 85mm of cooler clearance in form-L.

In our testing, we found CPU coolers that overhang the RAM slots were not able to be installed in most instances, due to the placement of the front I/O in some or all case forms. We also found that some CPU coolers that overhang towards the PCIe slot can block access to GPU power connector ports, preventing GPU power cable installation.

On final note, in form-M & L with GPU installed, the GPU blocks the air intake vents for FlexATX power supplies. There is also no ventilation for the power supply on the opposite side of the case, so it cannot be flipped around either. This could potentially cause overheating issues for the power supply.