Final Thoughts
Pricing
The cost of a premium class chassis like this is obviously going to be a sticking point for many consumers, but you really do get what you pay for. The In Win 901 Mini-ITX will set you back £119.99 from Overclockers.co.uk, which puts it on par with similar high-end chassis from Corsair, Lian-Li and Silverstone to name but a few.
Overview
There is no need to beat around the bush on this one, I absolutely love this chassis. The 904 was superb, but the smaller 901 is even better. You get all the same looks that made the 904 such a delight, but in a form factor that is more desktop friendly. The mini-ITX size means that you can easily display this chassis on top of your desk and it’s not as overbearing as its bigger brother. Of course, that’s just my personal preference, they’re both great in their own respects.
When you’re paying this much for a chassis, you want the best and In Win have delivered just that. There is no compromise on quality to be found. The chassis is made from high-quality thick-cut brushed aluminium that looks absolutely stunning from every angle, it’s also incredibly strong. The side panels may be made of glass, but they’re also very strong thick-cut tempered glass. It can be a little prone to finger prints, but at least In Win included a special cleaning cloth to help keep it nice and shiny.
The In Win 901 is a very capable chassis. Our Sapphire R9 270X is a long graphics card, but it fit in here with ease, so there is no doubt this can be used for a high-end, yet compact gaming build. With four hard drive bays, a 120mm fan mount, radiator support, room for a good size CPU cooler and decent cable routing, you’re well on your way to a powerful and stylish system build.
Pros
- Unique aesthetics
- Ultra high build quality
- Dust filter on main intake
- Rear cable cover
- Slim ODD drive bay
- 120mm radiator support (external)
- Dual glass side panels
- Good cable management
Cons
- Expensive
“This is one of the smartest mini-ITX chassis on the market. There is a growing demand for sleek looking chassis, especially now that PC’s are beginning to dominate the living room or being put on display rather than tucked away under the desk. If you need something that looks professional and cool, then the In Win 901 is certainly the way to go.”
Thank you In Win for providing us with this sample.
What kind of GPU are you using? That looks like a Sapphire Tri-X, but I thought those were too big to fit in the case? Specifically, I though the Tri-X was 12.75 inches and the case only accommodated 12 inches? No?