The
Raijintek METIS EVO AL is the updated version of the popular METIS Mini-ITX SFF case and features vast improvements. The designers at Raijintek have paid particular attention to cooling and have significantly improved the airflow. The
front panel is now made entirely of a fine mesh, behind which a
huge 200mm fan can be installed. The back and base also have air holes, as does the solid aluminium cover. This enables airflow from all sides to installed hardware.
The Raijintek METIS EVO AL Mini-ITX case at a glance:
- Compact Mini-ITX case made of anodized aluminium in black with a black interior
- Support for Mini-ITX motherboards
- Graphics cards up to 28 cm and CPU coolers up to 13.5 cm in length
- Room for two 2.5" and two 3.5" drives
- Space for a 200mm fan at the front, additional slots for three fans
Compact Mini-ITX case and a unique design
From the outside, the
METIS EVO AL captivates with its simple but elegant design in sleek black. The I/O panel consists of an illuminated power button as well as
USB 3.0 type A and a USB 3.0 type C ports. The cover is made of solid sandblasted, lightweight aluminium. It has a mesh on both sides and the top, adding further to the airflow inside the case.
The
METIS EVO AL has the form of a slim cube and is ideal for Mini-ITX motherboards. It is made of
two millimetres thick, coloured anodized aluminium and measures only 29.3 cm (width) by 26.3 cm (height) by 29 cm (depth). A motherboard can be mounted vertically, being attached to a steel frame that extends from the back and bottom to the front. The rear of the case also a solid aluminium cover and the
front is also covered with a fine mesh, which also serves as a dust filter.
Raijintek METIS EVO AL: Innovative design, excellent cooling
With the
METIS EVO AL's innovative design, Raijintek have struck a good balance between creating the smallest possible volume and maintaining utility. This allows the user flexibility in their choice of components to fit inside while maintaining a compact exterior. New in this version are the additional fan slots. Up to two 92 mm fans can now be mounted on the rear, and either a 92 mm or even a 120 mm fan can be attached on the base. The front of the chassis can accept a 200mm, 140mm or 120mm fan. This creates an effective airflow that cools installed hardware. A
CPU cooler up to 135 mm can be installed. Those who prefer water cooling,
can mount a radiator up to 200 mm long in the front . Bear in mind though, in that case the length of the
dual-slot graphics card is limited from a maximum of 280 millimetres to 220 millimetres.
The
METIS EVO AL also provides enough space to mount
two 2.5/3.5-inch drives in the HDD cage under the cover. Two additional 2.5-inch drives can be mounted on the HDD cage and bottom of the case. The full-fledged ATX power supply on the rear can be replaced by a
compact SFX power supply , brackets for both are included. Stable feet are located on the underside, which also ensure good noise and vibration dampening and airflow from below.
Technical details:- Dimensions: 293 x 263 x 290 mm (W x H x D)
- Material: aluminium, steel, tempered glass
- Weight: approx. 2.15 kg
- Color: White (casing), Black (interior, rear)
- Form factor: Mini-ITX
- Fan Support:
1x 120/140/200 mm (front)
1x 92/120 mm (bottom)
2x 92 mm (rear) - Drive bays:
2x 3.5"/2.5" (internal)
2x 2.5" (internal) - Power supply: 1x standard ATX/SFX (optional)
- Extension slots: 2
- I/O Panel:
1x USB 3.0 Type C (internal connection)
1x USB 3.0 Type A (internal connection) - Maximum graphics card length: 280 mm, 220 mm with radiator installed at the front
- Maximum CPU cooler height: 135 mm