What is the difference between Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX?

They are motherboard sizes. Micro-ATX (244 × 244 mm) has up to four expansion slots and four RAM slots; Mini-ITX (170 × 170 mm) has one slot and two RAM slots. Cases follow suit: Micro-ATX towers are compact but conventional; Mini-ITX cases are the smallest and the most restrictive on parts.

Can I fit a full-size graphics card in a small case?

Often yes for length — many Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX cases take 300–330 mm cards — but thickness is the catch: some allow only two or two-and-a-half slots. Check both numbers on the product page against your card.

Do I need an SFX power supply?

For most Mini-ITX cases, yes (SFX or SFX-L); Micro-ATX towers usually take a standard ATX PSU. The product page states the supported PSU format and maximum length.

Can I use an AIO cooler in a small form factor case?

Usually — Micro-ATX towers commonly take a 240 or 280 mm radiator, and many ITX cases take a 120 or 240 mm one. Check the radiator support and its position, and the tube length of the AIO for cramped layouts.

Do small cases run hot?

They can if the airflow is poor or the parts are at the top of the power range. Mesh panels, two or more fans and a sensible GPU choice keep a Micro-ATX build within a few degrees of a mid tower; ITX builds need more care with cooler choice.

What is a mini tower case?

A conventional tower scaled down for Micro-ATX boards — the everyday compact desktop case. It takes a standard ATX PSU and normal components in a smaller footprint, and is the most affordable way to build small.

Which small case is best for a living-room or LAN PC?

A Mini-ITX case with a handle or compact cube shape and mesh airflow — the Fractal Design Era/Mood, Cooler Master Sneaker-X and Corsair 2000D style. Check GPU length and cooler height carefully; these are the tightest cases on the shelf.

How fast is delivery for PC cases in South Africa?

Evetech ships nationwide via local couriers; Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are typically quickest and outlying areas take a little longer. Checkout shows the live delivery estimate for your address, and every case carries a local warranty.

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Mini-ITX & Micro-ATX Cases

Mini-ITX & Micro-ATX PC Cases 🖥️

Small form factor cases fit a serious PC into a fraction of the space: Micro-ATX and mini tower cases for compact desk builds, and Mini-ITX cases for living-room, LAN and travel-friendly machines. This shelf holds every small form factor case we stock, from budget mini towers to premium ITX designs.

The choices that matter are motherboard size (Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX), the maximum GPU length and thickness (the tightest constraint in small cases), CPU cooler height or AIO radiator size, power supply format (ATX or SFX), and airflow in a tight volume. Panoramic glass, dual-chamber layouts and vertical designs are the popular styles.

Evetech stocks small form factor cases from Fractal Design, Corsair, Cooler Master, Antec, Deepcool, MSI, ASUS, Gamdias, Gamemax, Xigmatek and EINAREX, all with local warranty and fast delivery across South Africa. Need more room? See Mid Tower Cases and Full Tower Cases.

Mini-ITX & Micro-ATX PC Cases 🖥️

How to Choose a Small Form Factor Case