Raijintek Metis Mini-ITX Aluminum Chassis Review

Peter Donnell / 10 years ago

Final Thoughts

Price

The Raijintek Metis mini-ITX chassis is available from Overclockers.co.uk for just £35.99 for the non-window model and just £39.99 for the windowed model which I reviewed today. The added bonus is that it’s available in a wide range of colours, so you should have no problems finding one that best suits your needs.

Overview

Raijintek have done it again, they’ve created a stunning product that really stands out from the crowd, with a price tag that won’t leave your wallet running for cover. I’m actually baffled how Raijintek manage to turn a profit given their highly competitive price tags.

The Metis isn’t an innovative product, mini-ITX cube style chassis are all over the place right now. However, it really does look stunning and in terms of design, there’s nothing like it. Brushed aluminium is a great looking build material, as it gives a superb premium look and feel to a chassis, it’s also strong and very lightweight, making it a perfect choice for a small chassis like this. The choice of colours is great and it’s rare that we see so much choice from a new chassis product at launch. Typically I wouldn’t have considered buying a red aluminium chassis, but after working with the Metis, I’m rethinking my stance on the matter.

Build quality is exceptional, although I wouldn’t have expected anything less from Raijintek. The side panel window is a great touch and while it does offer a nice view of the interior of the chassis, there’s certainly a benefit to the standard panel, as it gives you a little extra ventilation for air flow.

With support for an ATX power supply, a few hard drives, a compact graphics card and a good size CPU cooler, the Metis is a perfect choice for a compact gaming rig, HTPC or LAN rig; It’s going to look great on your desk, next to your TV or where ever you need it. Perhaps Raijintek can release a future model with a small carry handle on the top and make the Metis even more portable than it already is.

Pros

Lightweight design
Durable build quality
Premium look and feel
Great range of colors to choose from
Easy to work with
Competitive price

Cons

None

Neutral

GPU space is limited, but that’s obviously something you can take into consideration when picking your components

“The Raijintek Metis is sleek, stylish and affordable. If you need a compact chassis that’s light enough to pick up and take with you, but big enough to house a decent gaming rig, the Metis is perfect for the job”