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
| CASE | Xtia Slim |
| DIMENSIONS | Upto: 188 x 106 x 295mm (L x W x H) |
| VOLUME | Upto: 5.8 Litres |
| MATERIALS | Aluminium |
| I/O | USB Type-C + USB 3.0 Type-A |
| MOTHERBOARD COMPATIBILITY | Mini-ITX |
| MAX CPU COOLER HEIGHT | Upto: 85mm |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 2 |
| MAX GPU LENGTH | 173mm |
| RISER CABLE | 200mm (sold separately) |
| MAX GPU THICKNESS | Upto: 45mm |
| RADIATORS SUPPORTED | N |
| RADIATOR COMPATIBILITY | N |
| POWER SUPPLY COMPATIBILITY | Flex ATX |
| CASE FANS SUPPORTED | 2x 80x15mm (L-mode) |
| 2.5 / 3.5” DRIVES SUPPORTED | N |
BUILD
| MOTHERBOARD | GIGABYTE B550I AORUS PRO AX or MSI MPG B550I Gaming Edge MAX WiFi (paid link) |
| CPU | R5 5600G / R7 5700G (paid link) |
| CPU COOLER | Noctua NH-L9a chromax.Black (paid link) |
| GPU | N/A |
| GPU RISER | N/A |
| PSU | SilverStone FX600 (paid link) or ENP-7660B |
| RAM | Corsair VENGEANCE LPX, 16GB (2x8GB), 3600MHz, CL16 (paid link) |
| STORAGE | 1TB M.2 NVME (paid link) |
THERMAL BENCHMARKS
REVIEW
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.