CPS PCCooler K101 Mesh SFF PC Case Review @ TechPowerUp
TechPowerUp positions the CPS PCCooler K101 Mesh as a very solid ultra compact SFF chassis that does exactly what it sets out to do without big compromises. At just under 90 US dollars it is priced reasonably in a segment where some competitors charge 15 to 20 dollars more for more complex layouts that can fit bigger boards or water cooling in a sub 15 liter shell. Instead the K101 Mesh sticks to a tried and tested sandwich style interior, keeps the volume under 12 liters, includes three slim fans out of the box and focuses on straightforward usability. The included fans are not premium but given how limited the slim fan market is, they still add good value. Inside, the fixed central spine enables flexible storage: you can add a 3.5 inch drive if you accept a shorter GPU, and still mount several 2.5 inch drives without stealing space from other components, though many builders in this size class will likely lean on NVMe storage anyway.
The CPS PCCooler K101 Mesh clocks in at just under 12L in volume, making it a very compact, air cooling focused SFF enclosure. Offering the usual sandwich design, it manages to stick to the functional basics, but also includes three slim fans, so you can spend the rest of your budget on the best components possible.
A major practical plus is support for SFX L power supplies, which matters now that only a few SFX units meet ATX 3.1 and SFX L models can often be both larger in capacity and more affordable. TechPowerUp notes that there is nothing radically unique about the K101 Mesh in terms of layout, but stresses that it also avoids major downsides because CPS PCCooler has stuck with a well proven design. The one notable omission is a bundled PCIe riser cable, which would improve convenience but is easy enough to source separately for around 30 US dollars with plenty of alternatives on the market. Taken together, the compact volume, sensible layout, included fans, flexible storage and fair price lead to a clear verdict: K101 Mesh is a highly recommended ultra compact SFF case that uses its limited space very well and offers a very approachable cost of entry into small form factor building.
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