Chieftec CI-01B-OP Gaming Cube: rozkládací kostka

Chieftec CI-01B-OP known also as "Gaming Cube" is descibed as a gaming case, however there is nothing strictly gaming about it. One may use it to build different computers, weak or strong, but all based either on a Micro ATX, or Mini ITX motherboard. It is also a rather cheap case, considering its price of course, but also the 0.5mm SECC steel, the whole design and the absence of case fans. Still, it may serve well enough even for powerful computer builds. 

The manufacturer clearly tried to be penny-wise, which can be clearly seen looking at the expansion slot covers that we have to break open and that means they cannot be put back in. Another example is the very simple bottom air filter serving the PSU and there are also different elements with no clear purpose. On the other hand, with a bit of an effort, Chieftec could have made the bays for external devices detachable and that would provide enough of space even for large watercooling radiators. You may remove the bottom bays for HDDs and SSDs, but that serves little purpose provided that you choose the right components, and especially the PSU. 

That is another aspect that need to be dealt with - compatibility. The case does not provide enough space for typical tower CPU coolers with 120mm fans, nor most water coolers, just two rear holes for watercooling tubes. Speaking about the PSU, it will be best to choose one of small models with basic depth of 14 cm and no more than 16 cm. Otherwise, installing components into this case is a piece of cake. There is enough room for cablemanagement and thanks to the convertible front and top panel, accessing the motherboard is very convenient. 

Chieftec CI-01B-OP is a cheap case cube with a few glitches here and there. Still, it will serve well to those looking for something unconventional for their Micro ATX build.