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Best Seller Ranking | #54 in Computer Cases |
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Brand | SAMA |
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Model | IM02 |
Type | Micro ATX Tower |
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Color | Black |
Case Material | Steel / Tempered Glass |
With Power Supply | No |
Power Supply Mounted | Front / Side (ATX / SFX) |
Motherboard Compatibility | Micro-ATX / Mini-ITX |
Side Panel Window | Yes |
Dust Filters | Top |
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 5 |
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Internal 2.5" Drive Bays | 7 |
Expansion Slots | 4 (horizontal) + 2 (vertical) |
Front Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 / HD Audio In & Out |
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Fan Options | Top: 2 x 120mm fan Rear: 1 x 80mm fan (1 x 80mm PWM fan Pre-installed) Side panel: 2 x 120mm fan Bottom: 2 x 120mm fan |
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Radiator Options | Top: 240mm (if MATX MB installed) Bottom: 240mm / 120mm |
Max GPU Length | Vertical Graphic (Case with ATX PSU): 245 mm Horizontal GPU (Case with ATX PSU): 335 mm |
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Max CPU Cooler Height | Vertical Graphic: 88 mm Without vertical Graphic and fan bracket: 155 mm |
Max PSU Length | 200 mm |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12.12" x 7.40" x 15.64" |
Weight | 11.00 lbs. |
Features | IM02 represents the future trend of business by giving back the product to the users, and users creating the product with their own creative thoughts and need. The interaction within three parties (user, platform and KOL) makes a new business method come true. There are two installation plans to choose: Micro-ATX installation or ITX installation. It supports Micro-ATX motherboard which has higher compatibility and better performance by adding internal storage. It can also support ITX motherboard, which has low consumption of electricity and low heat. Users can choose to install SFX or ATX power supply, depends on different configuration. With 4+2 PCIE slots, you can install the GPU horizontally or vertically as you wish. With vertical GPU installation and ATX power supply, it can fit max GPU length x 245mm and max CPU cooler height x 88mm. With horizontal GPU installation it can fit max GPU length x 335mm and max CPU cooler height x 155mm. Top, bottom, side cover and side of front panel has ventilation holes, which can rapidly dissipate internal heat. It has 7 fan space capability to maximize the ventilation of your system. It also has space to fit up to 5 x3.5" HDD and 7 x 2.5" SSD. 2 x USB 3.0 to meet the demand of high transmission speed. It has easy-to-remove structure: front, top, side panel with special buckle design. Without complicated screws, you can remove /close up each side panel easily. It gives you a relaxed experience of installation. |
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Date First Available | April 20, 2022 |
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Pros: - I got a 140mm ATX psu in there- I got a full sized 295mm 3070 in there- I got a 158mm cooler in there with out the side bracket, with bracket it is the 155mm.- I was able to get a cheaper B550 for $130 over a $200 dollar ITX - Fits 2 fans up top and on bottom with rad support on the side bracket as well.- All sides are dust filtered and tool less removal including the bottom- ATX psu pulls air from the front of the case so you fan is muffled by the front panel. - Cables can be tucked into the front panel if you don't put SSD's in there
Cons: - You want you motherboard sata ports on the right side, mine are on the bottom and require 90 degree sata cables to have it fit with both bottom fans.-The back fan is only 80mm so I used ties to hold a 92mm- I want to buy another but I don't need it.
Overall Review: I always thought the NR200 was too big for ITX, more of a 10L or under guy with SFF. I decided to go with a matx board for a extra pci slot, but was disappointed with the selection of small cases being 26L or bigger if you did not want to pay $250. This is smaller then the $250 small mATX case, cost less then the 26L mAtx case and is slightly bigger then the NR200 with full part support. I bought it the moment it was on Newegg and transferred my pc into it. I honestly thought it would be harder, but as long as you have a short 140mm ATX psu you should be fine. The might get a nest of cables if you don't go modular, but its not the tempered glass version anyway. I don't I will be changing my case for a few years now!
Pros: -Smaller than expected, it is smaller than my previous case (Raijintek Ophion M-Evo)-Very easy to work in and install all components, (install your 2.5" ssd's before your install your power supply)-All the panels come off as they should and the frame remains very sturdy even without its panels.
Cons: A few things to note, if you use a atx psu, I'd recommend ordering shorter cables because you end up with a rats nest under the power supply if you use regular length. If you want fans on the bottom underneath a 2-slot gpu then you will need to order slim fans (120x25mm will not fit). The specs say that you can fit two 120 fans in the top bottom and side. This is only true if you use an sfx psu or all slim fans. Not a big deal I just wish someone would have put out a review saying this before I ordered all my fans.
Overall Review: Overall, I highly recommend this case to anyone wanting to get something this size. This is the smallest MATX case I have found and I really like the size and parts compatibility. This was the easiest case I've built in that wasn't a massive tower. All the panels come off and give you plenty of room to maneuver and get to where you need your hands to install parts. The only issue I had was fan compatibility. All the reviews on youtube were in Mandarin so I really couldn't get much advice prior so I hope this review helps someone else thinking of getting this case. The quality of the case and its materials is very good. The top, bottom, and side panels have magnetic dust filters on the inside and are easily removed for cleaning. I hope I covered everything I wish I would've known before ordering and giving insight to someone considering this case.
Pros: Finally, an affordable mATX in SFF. -cheap -includes a plastic case with spare screws that are labeled. -small, but thanks to ventilation instead of a tempered glass or acrylic window, you can get some decent airflow. -No frills: No logos, no RGB, no glass. -Build quality: feels as sturdy as my old Fractal Design Define C. -Modular: Using an air-cooled config with a 750w atx PSU, 1080ti, and i7-9700. There's still some flexibility for adding more storage. Optional brackets are a plus. -dust filters included. -included AC extension and brackets for both PSU FF.
Cons: -no extra fan screws included. Stuck with the set that come with the 80mm molex fan. I just removed the fan. Will probably replace it with a better one down the line. -it's a tight fit, so cable management is awkward. I'd suggest you look at someone's completed build on YT if you're new to SFF building. the brackets for cable ties are small, few, and far between. I had to get a bit creative. If you build without planning, some will be inaccessible. -Manual: they're never good, but this one could honestly use some better diagrams. Not the worst, but not the best I've seen.
Overall Review: I never got why 95% of matx cases were just slightly trimmed atx towers. I had a Fractal Design Define C Mini, and it had the space for an unnecessary HDD cage and more fans than I'd need unless I was overclocking an i9 or something. Itx boards are expensive for functionally less features and capacity. For people who don't care about RGB, windowed setups, or whisper quiet builds, this is a great option. Hopefully more case manufacturers start adding matx support to their SFF units.
Pros: - Fits mATX boards and ATX PSUs at the same time - Fits large GPUs and CPU Coolers - Space for HDDs - Excellent box with ties and screws - Well packaged
Cons: - Not much space for cable management, but is a trade off for size - You can run out of space for ventilation depending on your build (another trade off)
Overall Review: I was using a Fractal G Mini (love the case) but wanted to go smaller. My build uses big parts, an matx b550m with a Fuma 2 Cooler, a corsair cx850 psu and a sapphire nitro 6800 (a 2.5 slots and 310mm length card) with 2x HDDs, that build would not fit in any small form factor case, but it did in the sama 01 (see pictures). I was using a 240mm AIO before and ordered the fuma 2 because it edges the clearance size for cpu coolers and it fit perfectly. The AIO wouldn't fit anywhere because of my gpu and psu. the manual or instruction don't say anything of front fans but with my gpu and HDD I had to add a 120mm fan to the front of the case (where the ssd goes) and with imagination I was able to place a 2 HDD flush with the psu. My 5800x is at 48-60 C idle and 89 max while gaming in a 24-32 environment temp (Dominican Republic)
Pros: -fit ALL my components (matx mobo, scythe fuma 2, strix 6700xt, 2x 3.5" 8tb hdd) -small -cheap -tool-less -sleek
Cons: -Panel retention clips break easily, but 2 replacements are included, and design is on thingiverse if more are needed -top panel bent out of box, bent back easypeasy -some panels tighter than others, used plastic prybar (for car trim) to remove easier -included 90mm fan is ewaste, immediately replaced with top mounted 120mm
Overall Review: 8/10 overall Considering price? 10/10 An absolute steal of a case.
Overall Review: I cant say enough good things about this case. I have build 4 different PCs in this case and simply put its a hidden gem. It has excellent build quality for the price and the box of extras is fantastic. I am probably gonna get some flak for putting the aio on the bottom but whatever. Also, the case can be inverted by swapping a couple panels and moving the power button and usb's to the "bottom" of the case. Just do your self a favor and pick one up, they are cheap. Also, if you want a glass side panel you can order one from china. This case is sold worldwide under a variety of names.
Pros: Affordable Pure white especially with white tempered glass High build quality Very flexible
Cons: Frontal panel is plastic Back side have a bit deformed
Overall Review: Very satisfied purchase of this case to pair my pure white build setup: Gigabyte z590i Vision D Thermalright PA120 White ARGB PNY white RGB memory Yeston 6800XT waifu edition 2x 12x25 Thermalright white ARGB fan 2x 12x15 Thermalright white ARGB fan Corsair SF750 w/ white psu cable I was intending to do a top AIO setup but found the top is vey picky on mobo choice, unfortunately my mobo have a large heatsink on top, mostly B550 or x570 board might do the top AIO trick. So I end up with pure air cooling: choose Thermalright PA120 White ARGB for its matching color of white, even the sama im 02 claims it only supports 155mm cooler in height I found no problem to put this 157mm beauty inside and still have 1mm clearance with tempered glass panel on. Their official measurements might include side panel in place. The final reason for me to put such white build is mostly because of that Yeston 6800XT waifu card. So I had to use 12x15 slimer fans on bottom to leave enough clearance for GPU power cable downwards. And because of this, NR200 couldnt fit because it only provide 3 slots down. Another reason is sama 02 have pure white tempered glass while nr200 lazily fit a black tempered glass for white case. And the end result for sama 02 just amazing.
Pros: -smallest mATX case available and at a fantastic price (slightly larger than the nr200, way more affordable than the cerberus)-compatible with atx psu's and long gpu's-all panels are easily removable-glad to be able to buy it without needing an agent to ship it overseasBeen looking at sffpc's recently and fell in love with the nr200 but didnt want to bite the bullet on an itx board and sfx psu. The ability to use all of my regular sized components (atx psu & matx board) and fit it into this case is amazing.
Cons: Worst thing I can think of is the cable management with this case. Routing the SATA and psu cables can be pretty rough and will take some time to get right.
Overall Review: If you want an sffpc but dont have an itx board on hand, this is the next best case