Review: In Win D-Frame Mini

by Parm Mann on 7 May 2015, 09:31

Tags: In Win

Conclusion

...a quirky, fun-to-look-at enclosure that succeeds at turning heads and standing out from the crowd.

In Win's D-Frame Mini is exactly what you might have imagined: a quirky, fun-to-look-at enclosure that succeeds at turning heads and standing out from the crowd.

Build quality is excellent throughout, there's enough room for a powerful graphics card and liquid cooling, and if you're planning a LAN-going rig, the form factor is nearly ideal.

There's no denying the fun factor, however there are a few caveats. D-Frame Mini attracts a fee of £250 and given the chassis' overall dimensions, compatibility with nothing other than Mini-ITX does limit its overall appeal.

Whether or not these provisos should be considered deal breakers is entirely down to the individual, and this is a chassis that will always divide the crowd. Many of us just won't see the point, but for those that do, the D-Frame Mini will elicit smiles for many years to come.

The Good		The Bad
Guaranteed to turn heads Excellent build quality Built-in handle aids portability Has room for liquid cooling Available in a choice of colours		Mini-ITX only Expensive

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In Win D-Frame Mini

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The In Win D-Frame Mini chassis is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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Hmm.. interesting, I guess.. But that design just looks kinda childish to me. Does anyone like the look of it?

I think the price of it puts me off more than the design, although I don't really need the functionality of being portable either.

It's a shame there's nothing about the temperature versus a traditional case, I'm not sure if it will be cooler due to being open or warmer from the lack of having decent air flow.

I guess it's more attractive than a rectangular box. I'd like to see someone trick it out with water cooling or some fancy fans to make it look like a technological work of art.

Like this unique and attractive design. It shouldn't be evaluated at average point of view. Propose that polycarbonate side panels replace the glass panels so that the chiassis could be lighter to carry.

Seems a bit gimmicky to me. That industrial space frame design might be good for a portable generator/water pump/air compressor on a building site where the frame does something useful like offering protection to mechanical components, but on a computer? I don't think so.