Tupavco 4U Server Chassis - Front I/O Access to PCI Cards - Rackmount Computer Enclosure - Compact 15" Depth Case (ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX) 7X Full Expansion Slots - 8 Bays: 2X 5.25 6X 3.5 - TP1842

I love this case but I'm building a miner and the case is too short for full size video cards (RTX 4080s specifically). Fortunately, I have another build I'm working on and can repurpose it.

This case was perfect for me, having all the connections facing forward. The motherboard is mounted 2 inches above the bottom of the case, I imagine for better cooling; so make sure your CPU cooler isn't too tall.

I really wanted to like this case as the size was what I needed with the carve out for the power but sadly it’s a cheap case that you are paying a premium for. CONS: Starting with the front panel. The LEDs have never worked. The power button spring is so weak I’m nervous every time I press it that it won’t return. Inside the case there are plenty of sharp edges that will easily slice a finger or a cable. Be careful putting it together. The fans included are practically worthless. Pros: It fits nicely in a short depth rack. Having the power on the side and the connections up front help. Plenty of drive bay space. There are six slots in the main cage. In the two 5.25” front bays you can actually stack 4 more drives. That’s 10 drives total. Using something like an IcyDock insert you can do even more but cable management is not at all easy but that’s not a con, just the reality of a short depth configuration. In the end this case is not worth the price. Serious quality issue need to be addressed. EDIT: After a few messages with customer support, they made it right. So they do listen to customers and want to get things right as soon as they can.

I built a video switch system and needed a compact (shallow) case mounted in a rack. Although it is shallow it is also to short. I modified it to fit the powerful graphics card needed and 3D printed a cover for the extrusion. The front accessible boards is perfect for the inclosed rack. The fans where quite, but I upgraded them too. Good quality, good construction, good access.

Updated review: Okay, so at first I was initially upset that the item arrived damaged at no fault of the shipper. I contacted Tupavco via email to let them know what happened and without hesitation they sent the replacement for the broken piece. Saved me from having to go through the returns process. ————————— Original review: Corner mounting bracket bent in upon receiving it. Outer packaging had zero damage or defects so it doesn’t look like it happened during delivery. No quality control?