HGC Osmi 3.1 Aluminum Mini-ITX Case Black

Features

Overview

The extremely compact mini ITX Osmi Case 3.1 from HG Computers makes a noble impression in any environment. Its outer shell is made entirely of aluminum and powder-coated in black. Thanks to the intelligently designed interior, powerful gaming hardware can be accommodated in the small form factor. There is enough space between the large base and the case for cool air to flow inside. To aid airflow you can install an optional 140mm fan on the lid which exhausts air through the stylish mesh.

The Osmi Case 3.1 Mini-ITX case at a glance:

• Extremely compact dimensions of 18 x 25.5 x 18 centimeters
• The Outer shell made of high quality aluminum
• Extremely low weight of only 1.88 kilograms
• Vertical airflow with a slot for a 140mm fan on the floor
• Accepts motherboards in Mini-ITX format (all sockets from AMD & Intel)
• Supports dual-slot gaming graphics cards up to 17cm in length
• For powerful SFX or SFX-L power supplies and two 2.5-inch hard drives
• Space for CPU coolers with a maximum height of 70 millimeters

Aesthetic exterior and lots of space inside

With extremely compact dimensions and a volume of 8.6 liters the Osmi 3.1 is no larger than a shoebox. Despite this size format great hardware compatibility is achieved. This is thanks to the no-frills concept where the mini-ITX mainboard is attached to the side, and a dual PCI slot for compact graphics cards is punched out on the bottom. However, a riser cable is not required for installation. You can build a great gaming PC that is both small and simple.

Game console size with more power

The Osmi 3.1 impresses with its attractive design that has been combined with flawless high quality workmanship. The vertically aligned cuboid offers a distinctive look with its large base and powder-coated aluminum exterior. It's simple and clean with just the manufacturers logo and a power button on the front of the case. The interior is also appropriately limited accommodate only the essential hardware.

The clever cooling concept is similarly sparse, as it only requires one pre-installed case fan and uses the integrated cooling of the built-in hardware, which saves valuable space. There is a space between the base and the case itself, through which the waste heat from the built-in hardware can exhaust hot air. Alternatively heat can be expelled from the case by an optional 140 mm fan on the bottom. Fresh air enters the case through the lid with its stylish mesh.

Supports up to 170mm long dual-slot graphics cards

Inside the case a mini-ITX motherboard can be accommodated on the right-hand side. There's also room for a CPU with a up to a 70mm tall cooler. A Flat top blower cooler is completely sufficient for cooling due to the ever decreasing TDP of modern processors. When installing a graphics card it can be connected directly to the motherboard so no riser cable is required.

Compatible power supplies include the compact SFX or slightly longer SFX-L standard, which can be a maximum of 100 millimeters long. A modular model is recommended so that cable clutter is kept to a minimum during installation. Two 2.5-inch drive bays can be found in the Osmi Case 3.1 Mini-ITX housing behind the mainboard.