The Ikea furniture of PC cases - InWin POC
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Make a statement with your setup!
Check out the Chosfox Leo80 at bit.ly Inwin has made a follow-up to their DUBILI DIY case that Alex checked out at Computex last year, but this time it's smaller and bursting with character and colour. Plouffe's here to build and build in the InWin POC to see if this new trend of DIY cases is a great idea, or if brands are just tricking us into doing work.
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The video presents the InWin POC, a mini ITX PC case marketed as a DIY, IKEA-like flat-pack build that emphasizes colorful, modular assembly. The host introduces two colorways, tropical and blue, and highlights the flat-pack packaging, the cardboard-like instruction materials, and the reusable rails and hardware included in the kit. The unboxing section lays out the components: an IO module with USB ports, a PCIe riser cable, standoffs, screws, a fan, rubber feet, and an accessories box with a surprisingly compact, clever approach to assembly. The host then demonstrates building steps with the accompanying foldable motherboard plate, showing how the panels bend and lock into place using the box’s fold-out guides and the optional app that provides video-guided, step-by-step folding instructions. Mid-build, a sponsor segment introduces a separate product, the Chosfox Leo80 keyboard, described as durable, feature-rich, and suitable for hot-swappable switches and RGB customization. After assembling the frame, the host places a full-size GPU and a standard ATX power supply into the ITX chassis, comments on clearance, and discusses the design’s dual-chamber layout for cable management. The video closes with impressions on the colorful aesthetic, potential for customization, and a verdict that the POC is a fun, creative DIY option for builders who want a medium-to-small form factor with visible personality, despite some trade-offs in rigidity and instruction format.
Topics · diy · pc-hardware · product-design · technology
Questions answered
- What makes the InWin POC different from traditional PC cases?
- The InWin POC ships flat-pack and is designed to be assembled like origami, with foldable panels and an app-guided build process that emphasizes customization and color rather than just component housing.
- Can you use standard PC components with the InWin POC?
- Yes, the case supports full-size ATX power supplies, GPUs up to 346 mm, and standard ITX motherboard form factor, with a two-chamber design to aid cable management.
- Is the packaging and assembly approach practical for everyday users?
- The packaging is compact and includes assembly guides plus an app for step-by-step folding, which can be convenient but may require careful following of the directions to avoid misfolds or missing steps.