In Win 901 Case Review, Or How To Build an SFF Case With Style - Value and Conclusion

PC enclosure reviews are not exactly the most exciting things on the internet. In far too many cases (no pun intended… ok well maybe) we find that the differences between one company and another is wholly cosmetic and are not much more than fancy side panels and extra plastic to give the case a different shape. This is not to say that there is no innovation in the market, just that really innovative features and designs are not all that common. One company that has recently stood out is In Win. Over the last few months In Win has released some very novel and innovative cases. These have not been your standard “hey I have more HDD bays and fans” type of innovations, but actually new and innovative designs and even materials (like a glass case). Today we are taking a look at one of them, the In Win 901. This is a very interesting SFF case that just might be one of the coolest enclosure designs we have seen in a very long time.

Value -
Value is another very subjective topic. What is expensive to some might be a deal to others. You can look at this topic in multiple ways. One is raw price and the other is what you get for the money. Each is accurate and both are correct ways to look at price/value. We tend to look at features, performance and real-property when we discuss value. However, we also take into account the raw cash cost of the item. The In Win 901 has a sticker price of $189.99. This is a fairly high price to pay for a SFF case and would seem to be not much of a deal. On the surface this is probably a true statement until you stop and look at what you are getting. For your $190 plus shipping you are getting a very well build and stylish case with some high end components. The In Win 901 can be built as a show case for your hardware at the same time that it can keep everything cool. In Win also put in a fair amount of quality into the components used here. The aluminum outer shell and the tempered glass alone are a big chunk of the price you are paying and fit in with the styling to make the In Win 901 worth the cost, for the right build.

Conclusion -
The In Win 901 is a very stylish case. It represents a clear departure from normal thinking when it comes to external and even internal case design. The concept of attaching an internal chamber to a rigid exterior structure has room for further exploration and we hope that In Win does continue to push in this direction. The design philosophy allowed them to put together a case that allows a build that is centered on a small motherboard, but still has plenty of room for some much larger components. All of this can be put on display through the tinted glass panels once you have done all of your cable management to ensure a clean view. You end up getting an SFF case with a much larger and cleaner foot print than most others on the market. You will need to work to get all of your cables out of the way, but the end look will be worth the effort. Even the price is not much of a deterrent when you look at what you are going to get once the 901 is in your hands. For its unique design, stylish looks and quality component choices we are awarding the In Win 901 our Editor’s Choice award.

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