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Compact square aluminium Mini-ITX server chassis with frosted finish, 197 mm sides, 65 mm tall

NShi

NShi Mini ITX Server Chassis 197 mm Aluminum 3.5 mm

SKU CH-R92A-WN7HC

Mini ITX server chassis built from 3.5 mm thick aluminium with integrated frame for passive heat dissipation, fits 170 mm motherboards and one 3.5-inch or two 2.5-inch drives

  • Chassis TypeDesktop
  • Compact 197 mm cube fits tight spaces
  • 5 mm aluminium body spreads heat passively
  • Integrated frame doubles as heatsink for silent runs
  • Frosted finish resists fingerprints and scratches
  • Holds one 3.5″ or two 2.5″ drives plus ITX board

Mini ITX aluminium chassis

This all-aluminium desktop chassis measures 197 by 197 by 65 millimetres and fits a 170 by 170 millimetre ITX motherboard. The body panels are 3.5 millimetres thick and the cover is 2.5 millimetres thick, creating a rigid frame that doubles as a heatsink. A frosted surface finish adds scratch resistance and a clean appearance. It weighs approximately 925 grams.

Sustained thermal behaviour

The integrated aluminium frame spreads heat from the motherboard and a single 3.5-inch drive or two 2.5-inch drives across the entire enclosure. A 3.5-inch drive is supported when its heat spreader sits 20 millimetres or less above the board, while 2.5-inch drives need a cooler height of 36 millimetres or less. No active cooling is included, so airflow depends on component choice and ambient conditions.

Installation notes

The case ships with a screw kit and two wireless antenna cut-outs on the side panel. Front USB ports are configurable as two USB 2.0 or two USB 3.0 connectors, but the header cables are not pre-routed. Builders must verify cooler clearance against the 20 or 36 millimetre limits before purchasing a CPU cooler, and the compact interior leaves little room for cable routing behind the motherboard tray.

Highlights

  • Compact 197 mm cube fits tight spaces
  • 5 mm aluminium body spreads heat passively
  • Integrated frame doubles as heatsink for silent runs
  • Frosted finish resists fingerprints and scratches
  • Holds one 3.5″ or two 2.5″ drives plus ITX board

Specifications

Chassis TypeDesktop

Questions about this item

How hot does the 3.5 mm aluminum body get when a Mini-ITX board runs continuously inside the 197 mm cube?

The integrated all-aluminum frame acts as a large heatsink; the 3.5 mm body and 2.5 mm cover spread component heat across the entire chassis surface so temperatures stay lower than in a steel case of the same volume.

Which storage drives and motherboard must I already own to fit this chassis?

It accepts one 3.5-inch drive with a cooler no taller than 20 mm or two 2.5-inch drives with coolers no taller than 36 mm, and it is designed for a 170×170 mm Mini-ITX motherboard.

Will my existing Mini-ITX board with a 36 mm CPU cooler and a 3.5-inch drive work in this case?

Yes, provided the board measures 170×170 mm, the CPU cooler height from the motherboard surface is 36 mm or less, and the 3.5-inch drive uses a cooler 20 mm or less.

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