Last January In Win presented the 901, a new case with mini-ITX form factor. Made of brushed aluminum and tempered glass, the case is able to accommodate all-in-one 120 mm watercooling solutions as well as one high-end graphics card. It is an elegant solution, with high-end materials and a unique design. If you are looking for a really clean and classy mini-ITX case, check this new review.
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Today we will take a look at the new mini-itx case from In Win, made out of aluminum and tempered glass, the In Win 901.
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Preview
Specifications
| Model | In Win 901 |
| Case Type | Mini-ITX |
| Dimensions | 350 x 173 x 400 mm |
| Material | Tempered glass, aluminum |
| Color | Silver |
| 5.25'' drive bay | 0 |
| 3.5'' drive bay | 2 |
| Expansion slots | 2 |
| Form factors | Mini-ITX |
| Cooling | 1x 120mm, 1x 92mm |
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Bundle
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| The package contains all the necessary components to properly assemble your In Win 901
PC case. All the accessories and the screws are placed and well separated in a handy plastic bag. The bundle includes instructions, screws, clamps, zip-ties cable and a soft cloth to clean the tempered glass. As you can see from the pictures, the case comes well packaged and protected with a black soft cloth. |
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Product overview
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In Win 901 features a rather unique and classic design, in fact, the case is composed of a single aluminum block and two side panels
made from tempered glass. The build quality is on very high level, aluminum and all finishes are very well made. |
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Installation
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| The instructions included inside the 901 are very clear and will help you during the installation of the components. Despite the unconventional design of the In Win 901, the components are arranged almost like in a normal case. The PSU slot is located on the bottom and you can install units with a maximum length of 200 mm. For our test we chose to use a non-modular power supply, but despite this aspect we were able to properly close both side panel and end up with a good cable managment. As for the motherboard, we did not detect any compability issues thanks to the huge cut-out that will help during the installation of the waterblock or air coolers. In order to complete the installation of the setup we have used a long graphic card without any problem. We remind that In Win 901 allows the installation of coolers with a maximum height of 130 mm and 300 mm long graphics card. Furthermore, there are numerous cable tie loops which help arranging cables in a neat way. Looking for cable routing holes reveals, that there are quite a few, which have been positioned wisely. Despite some initial concerns about the visible cables, we must say that thanks to the sleeved black cables and the smoked glass, it is pretty hard see what is inside the case. |
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Ventilation options
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| The In Win 901 does not offer many options for cooling
and features only a rear exhaust fan and one intake fan in the front.
The front fan is placed close to the graphics card, measuring 120X25 mm and has a dust filter. The rear one measures 92 millimeters and is positioned on the inner black shell. Since the sidepanel does not offer mesh or ventilation grilles and that the internal space for the heatsink is only of 130 mm in height,
the In Win 901 is a case born for all-in-one radiator. The 120 mm radiator can be installed externally to the case or between the two chassis (inner and outer). In each case the space available is enough for a push-pull configuration or thicker radiators. As for the noise produced by the case we must remember that the bundle did not include any fans. The glass panels are very solid and well secured to the chassis with metal screws and rubber anti-vibration washers. Like we mentioned on the fourth page, HDDs and SSDs are screwed to aluminum rails but without any anti-vibration system. |
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Conclusion
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| In Win has done an excellent job in creating a mini-ITX case which is able to accommodate high-end components. Despite its rather small size, the 901 supports large graphics card. Aesthetically speaking, we like the massive use of high quality aluminum and side panels made from tempered glass. The interiors are well designed, with innovative solutions and high end finishes. The clean and elegant front denies however a proper dissipation of the components, in fact, the front fan is positioned horizontally and do not take care of all components. |
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| The build quality is on a very high level, the internal and external aluminum is very well made. Installation of the components inside the 901 is quite simple and straightforward, since the space available for work is plentiful. Despite the rather small size, there are nearly 20 mm of space behind the motherboard tray. Last but not the least, there is a huge cut-out behind the motherboard that will allow you to install backplate-equipped large heatsinks without having to remove the motherboard. | - Build quality - Cable management |
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| The In Win 901 is one of the most unique cases we have tested so far. The design of the case is really something special and innovative and, in our opinion, very well done. Like most cases made from screen panels, we believe that the In Win 901 is also not a product for everyone. The single block of aluminum combined with two heavy tempered glass windows give to the case an elegant design. | - Design |
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| Like all the high-end products, the In Win 901 also comes with a rather steep price tag. On Geizhals, the In Win 901 starts at 147 euro excluding shipping costs. If we focus on the build quality, design and the overall product quality, we believe that the price is adequate. If you are looking for a unique product with small size which can accommodate high-end components, the In Win 901 is definitely a great choice. However, due to the restricted cooling capabilites we do not recommend the 901 for hardcore gamers. | - HTPC |
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| The In Win 901 gets good 4 out of 5 stars. | |||
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