G.SKILL Z5i Mini-ITX Curved Tempered Glass Case – Black (GC-MKGW1-Z5I)
$139.99
Price: $139.99
(as of Jan 04, 2025 20:42:26 UTC – Details)
The G.SKILL Z5i mini-ITX chassis features a sleek 5-sided pentagonal design with curved tempered glass side panels on both sides, and capable of supporting 280mm AIO liquid coolers and high-end triple-slot graphics cards up to 330mm in length for a small, yet powerful build. The Z5i aluminum case also includes a USB 3.1 Type-C and two USB 3.0 front panel ports for easy access connectivity, a tool-less side panel hinge design, an easy-to-clean magnetic dust filter, a PCIe 3.0 extension cable, and ARGB underglow lighting support.
Compact 5-Sided Mini-ITX PC Case; Curved 4mm Tempered Glass Side Panels
Supports up to 280mm AIO Radiators
Supports High-End GPU, Up to 330mm Length & Triple PCIe Slot
Tool-less Side Panel Hinge Design & Magnetic Top Dust Filter
Compatible with Mini-ITX motherboards & SFX power supplies
Front Panel IO: 2x USB 3.0 ports, 1x USB 3.1 Type-C port
PCIe 3.0 Extension Cable Included
1 review for G.SKILL Z5i Mini-ITX Curved Tempered Glass Case – Black (GC-MKGW1-Z5I)
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Darren Gatewood –
Great case, difficult thermals
The Z5i is one of the more unique cases on the market. Its looks are striking, and the build quality is superb. It’s easy to build in (although custom cables are almost a must, esp. the 24-pin), and with support for an up to 280mm AIO, CPU temps won’t be an issue. I personally would prefer a lighter tinted glass to show off the internals more, but that’s subjective.The case’s Achilles heel is in the GPU temps. There’s just not enough airflow to support more than an RX 6600/RTX 3060 level card. When I initially built in it, I got good results with a 3060, but both a 6700 XT and 3070 overheated. My final solution was to do custom cooling, as you can see in the pics. If you’re willing/able to do a custom loop the case will handle about anything.Ultimately it’s a great looking case, one that’s definitely meant to be seen. But if you’re wanting to build with high-end hardware, be prepared for disappointment (or a lot of expense on cooling hardware).