NZXT has announced their newest enclosure, a mini-ITX design with curved steel panels called Manta.
This design looks quite round from the outside, and those added curves provide a lot of additional room for different cooling options in what is a very large case for mini-ITX. In fact, the Manta is actually bigger in overall volume than their Source S340, an ATX design! (The Source S340 is 7.87 x 17.52 x 17.01 inches, while this Manta is 9.65 x 16.77 x 17.72 inches.) So how did NZXT allocate all of that internal space?
The Manta offers a lot of room for fans and radiators.
Here's a look at the specs from NZXT:
- Motherboard Support: mini-ITX
- Expansion Slots: 2
- Power Supply Support: ATX
- Cooling System:
- Front: 2x 140/120mm (2 x 120mm included)
- Top: 2x 140/120mm
- Rear: 1x 120mm (Included)
- Radiator Support:
- Front: Up to 280mm
- Top: Up to 280mm
- Rear: 120mm
- Drive Bays
- Internal 3.5”: 2
- Internal 2.5”: 3
- Clearance:
- CPU Clearance: 160mm
- GPU Clearance: 363mm
- PSU Length: 363mm
- I/O Panel: LED On/Off, Audio/Mic, USB 3.0
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 245 x 426 x 450 mm (9.65 x 16.77 x 17.72 inches)
- Weight: 7.2 kg (15.87 lbs)
Front view of the Manta enclosure
The Manta Mini-ITX case is up for pre-order now with a retail of $139.99, with availability estimated for February.
Is that last picture of the
Is that last picture of the front view distorted at all? The curvature seems very extreme compared to shots of the side, the thing almost look spherical from the front.
It IS that bulky. :
It IS that bulky. :
It looks like a big mouse
It looks like a big mouse
That’s exactly what I said!
That's exactly what I said! Wait… What if it IS a mouse?! The future of PC cases: the entire system resides in the pointing device!
If the NUC and the Brix and
If the NUC and the Brix and their ilk get much smaller, this is a distinct (and fascinating) possibility.
Instead of a wireless USB receiver, it would be a wireless HDMI or DP receiver. Whole PC inside the mouse, just need a keyboard.
I like this idea.
That case looks like it has
That case looks like it has eaten and is in the process of digesting another case. Also what is the point of a large mini itx case?
A bulky case…in
A bulky case…in 2016…really…
Daaaaaaaamn, gurl! You’re as
Daaaaaaaamn, gurl! You’re as thick as a bowl of oatmeal
This mITX case is exactly
This mITX case is exactly what I’m looking for in a mATX case.
At $69 I would buy one, $139
At $69 I would buy one, $139 is too much, you can get an H440 for less.
It’s pregnant. When’s she
It’s pregnant. When’s she due?
I half-expected this to be in
I half-expected this to be in Beige instead.
I’m really curious, who wants
I’m really curious, who wants these relatively large, bulky cases for Mini-ITX systems? Who are these people? I’m going to turn into Jerry Seinfeld until I get answers.
Corsair Graphite 380T
Corsair Graphite 380T probably isn’t nearly as bulky as this one, but it’s still sorta bulky for an ITX case and I still want one.
Though for me, the portability aspect is important and the 380T has a wicked carrying handle that I don’t think any other ITX case compares with at the moment.
Sebastian will this support a
Sebastian will this support a 2 1/2 slot vga card, the pic looks like there’s some clearance to do it, but it’s best to ask the case guy.
is it enough for office
is it enough for office space?
EFR
This one is interesting as
This one is interesting as far as the topic is concern but I am still not sure how effective it is. Does any one using it? If yes, do share your practice experience using is.
Tispy