Review: SilverStone Milo ML08

Conclusion

We've enjoyed toying with mini-ITX chassis in recent months, and with current crop of PC components, small, quiet and powerful machines can be put together without too much difficulty.

It's a great time to consider downsizing your rig, and if you need extra incentive, SilverStone has put forth another intriguing proposition in the form of Milo ML08.

Priced at just under £70, SilverStone's slim enclosure has a multitude of usage scenarios and could work well as a a space-saving workstation, a svelte HTPC or a transportable gaming rig. The absence of chassis fans and the position of various vents ultimately makes the enclosure best suited to vertical deployment, however the versatility is a nice touch and SilverStone maintains that flexible feel with a logical internal layout that's easy to work with.

Making the most of its 12-litre volume, Milo ML08 is well suited to a modern build comprised of a dedicated graphics card and an SSD or two. Slotting in said components is a breeze, as is the installation of a mini-ITX motherboard, and though there are no case fans to speak of, ample ventilation suggests that cooling performance shouldn't be a problem with well-selected components.

The chassis' rugged-looking exterior may also be an acquired taste, and various plastic elements may put off users seeking a premium solution, but there are value-adds that help balance the scales. We like the fact that the front I/O ports can be obscured, the carry handle is a neat addition, and securing brackets for both the PSU and GPU are a nice touch.

We're expecting to see a spate of innovative small-form-factor chassis in 2016, but even at this early stage, SilverStone has done enough to make the ML08 worthy of consideration.

SilverStone Milo ML08

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The SilverStone Milo ML08 chassis is available to purchase from Scan Computers.

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