The Zalman CUBIX is a compact 17.1-liter steel PC case for Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX, or DTX builds, suited to space-conscious desktop, home-theater, and small workstation setups that need room for a standard ATX power supply.
Recommended For
- Builders putting together a compact home-office or everyday desktop who want a Micro-ATX-sized case and are choosing components that fit its limited internal space.
- Budget-focused builders reusing a standard ATX power supply and a short graphics card, rather than paying extra for smaller SFX components.
- DIY builders making a small living-room PC or light-duty home server who value a compact mATX build and can plan around the case’s modest cooling and expansion options.
- Experienced builders comfortable checking GPU, cooler, drive and cable clearances before buying parts and adapting their build sequence to a tight interior.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Building a budget mATX PC for a small desk: users have paired the CUBIX with mainstream parts for 1080p gaming and everyday tasks, keeping the system’s footprint modest without moving to a Mini-ITX platform.
- Downsizing an existing, lower-power PC: the case can make a compact rebuild practical when the motherboard and power supply are compatible, but check GPU length and cooler clearance before reusing parts.
- Setting up a living-room PC for TV gaming or emulation: owners report using the CUBIX horizontally in an entertainment center, where it can sit alongside consoles; plan the build around the graphics card’s clearance and the case’s limited fan support.
- Making a compact gaming build with a short graphics card: community builds show the case being used for gaming PCs, but fitting a front intake fan or drive tray can reduce room for the card, so check the full component layout before buying.
- Assembling a full-size mATX build in a compact chassis: the build can be manageable, but space around motherboard headers and connectors is tight, so connecting cables and arranging drives or fans may take extra planning.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Compact desktop PC builds using Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards |
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| Case Design And Compatibility | Mini-tower case for Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, with a steel chassis and no side window |
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| Cooling And Fan Support | Air-cooled design with one included 80mm rear fan; supports one 120mm front fan |
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| Component Clearance | Fits graphics cards up to 260 mm, CPU coolers up to 135 mm, and power supplies up to 140 mm |
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| Drive Bays And Expansion | One internal 3.5-inch bay, one internal 2.5-inch bay, and four expansion slots |
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| Ports And Controls | Two USB ports total: one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0; push-button control |
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| Power Supply | Power supply not included; top-mounted PSU position |
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| Dimensions And Weight | 352 × 160 × 304 mm; 2.6 kg |
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| Color And Model Identifiers | Black; ZALMAN Cubix, model Cubix, part number CUBIX-BK |
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