InWin 303 - Tempered Glass for $89!!!
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We need more cases like this! Just a minimalist black box with a solid tempered glass side panel (on hinges). That's the way to go!
and with a basement, or something that will hide the psu
+Andraz Hrovat and air flow for the front. :)
You guys are getting me back in the game. Planning my next build now. Nice video.
Looks like an oven when you have the glass panel in front of you xD
0:41
"Just set it and forget it"
They need to hire Ron Popeil to smack it with a hammer
you are different, don't worry though, all of us are different
Just did a build in this case with MSI Gaming M5 ATX mobo and had no issue fitting 3 120 fans on the bottom, there is just enough room to tuck the cables away behind the fans and makes the system look cleaner.
pictures?
Sorry, don't have the system anymore.
How is the airflow? I'm looking forward to buying this case, but I'm worried about airflow, honestly. :(
it is fine
Thanks for confirming that!
I just wish the illumination was RGB or at least white, blue doesn't fit my setup sadly
mod it?
+Picadie +1
Exactly what i was thinking!
Yeah mod it. My fractal define r4 has only blue illumination so I took out the led and changed it easy.
you could so easily mod that though
I have to say I was very impressed with this case. I bought one because I find the layout pretty well thought out for the size and very unique. I wasn't expecting much for a $90 case but the build is top notch. The steel is probably nearly twice as thick and very sturdy compared to a lot of other steel cases I've built in lately from corsair, Nzxt, Fractal, and so on. The attention to detail is awesome as well for a case at this price. You can tell in win didn't skimp on qc on this thing which is great since when most companies who make higher end products throw out a budget line qc tends to go out the window. It may not be the popular opinion but I'm glad a company put out a product like this and didn't include cheap preinstalled fans. If they did include fans it would more than likely bump price to the $120-130 range for something that I would more than likely junk anyway. As stated in the video cable management isn't the best strait out of the box, the front i/o cables are also multicolored party wires which is meh. The feet are sort of a cheap feeling plastic. Lastly I'll also mention the expansion ports not having thumb screws which I'm not sure why I find that an issue since realistically how often do you change components out back there? Overall I feel they did exactly what they were planning with this case. While this case may not be the best option for someone just looking for something easy to build in. The case does leave tons of room for modding and very intentional placement for custom loops and cabling to a point that it feels like that's exactly what they were going for.
Why don't they make a mini-itx case the same as this!? Tell them! I would buy one of this and cut it in half!
I'm ordering the 901 for 60 pounds tomorrow. Been hunting one for cheap a long time.
This as is would make for a great custom loop itx build... but they could make it smaller at the cost of needing a thinner rad in the bottom...
Where did you end up buying it from? Thats a super good deal!!
Exactly what I was thinking.
I think they are making a mini-itx version, but I can't find any information on it. Literally their website is the only thing that has anything on it. It is the inwin 301.
I'm still rocking this case at the end of 2020 on my main gaming computer. It's the third system in that case, but still going strong. I've also picked up several other cases in the last 4 years, some with tempered glass, some with acrylic, including an InWin 101. It doesn't really get touched on in this review, but I feel like InWin really nailed tempered glass side panels. Every other case I own with tempered glass uses 4 screws; same with the acrylic ones for that matter. InWin uses a frame on the glass, and quick release systems. The result is a side panel that is really easy to remove and install, without covering in finger prints. The 303 and 301 have the nicest, while the 101 series is pretty easy compared to any 4 screw system. It seems that their cases with tempered glass, since the 101, use the same mounting system as the 101, which is pretty dang easy and nice to use.
OMFG!!! So much potential here. I could see greatness in this case with a 360 AIO lq for the cpu and 120 AIO lq for the gpu with pressure optimized fans at the bottom. Throw in a NZXT HUE+ unit in one of the SSD brackets and add the illumination at the bottom, top, rear and front of the case. Man, you are talking about a beautiful system right there.
However, the downside is that you will have to velcro straps to help with cable mess in the top chamber and at the back. But, man that build would be awesome.
Pretty!
Hi Adam :D
Hi Revise :)
Hi KillJD xD
Nice minimalistic and sleek case, with a competitive price. Worth considering for the next build...
i just bought one and was able to fit 3 x 120mm fans on the bottom with a regular atx motherboard. Its a tight fit but no problems at all.
Have this case, can't tell you how much i love it, yes the bottom IO is hard to access with fans installed but I don't really need to access it on a daily basis anyways, no rubber grommets suck but oh well, with the way the fans are mounted and controllable lighting with the mobo and ram it just makes it all look so damn sexy
Great review as usual, I'm expecting a sample from the second batch this week. Do they include the 3M cable hoops from the 805? I need to order some for my build otherwise.
Nice, at first i thought it wouldn't support ATX but i'm glad it does.
I will definitely buy this and configure the rear fan as an intake, shouldn´t be a problem with an aftermarket dust filter.
WoW such a nice and unique case! Definitely going to check out inwin next build.
I absolutely love the aesthetics of In Win cases, but airflow seems to be the Achilles heel with many of their recent designs. I've always managed to talk myself out of buying one of their products for that very reason.
They're so beautiful but they just don't work. Must be designed by a former Apple employee.
except that apple is know for things "just working"...
well the cases do work. Its not like your components will just fall out.
+Prateek Kumar No, they'll just cause your PC to act up due to heat build up from lack of proper airflow and drastically shorten the life of your components and hamper your ability to overclock. No big deal, right?
John Montgomery I live in India. If heat build up "drastically" reduced component lifespan I wouldn't own any electronics. They're devices, not people. They can operate normally for a very long time until they're considered legacy hardware. You'll replace them way before that happens.
My PC, built by CyberPowerPC, is currently using this case and I have no complaints. I chose this case because I thought it looked cool and because it was labeled as "high air flow".
On top I have a radiator with 3 fans which are in taking air, one exhaust fan in back, and one in take fan on the bottom. Seems like they should have switched the direction of fans on top to be exhaust according to this video?
My 970 gtx sometimes reaches high 60s under full load, but my i5 6600k, OC to 4 GHz, never gets over 40c.
finally inwin something unique affordable and not garbage.
That's so unique! I love the amount of tempered glass or very large plexiglass windows in the last two years. Makes me look at my CM Storm Enforcer in disgust :(
looks like this would be my first inwin case, i like what i see on this one
honestly, if anything could be done to this case to make it better than it already is.
- Little bit more room in the case for sli + intakes
- RGB Front panel lighting
- Maybe remove the panel tab at the top and make it a flat panel.
All in all its a beautiful case!
Almost definitely going to buy one of these. Beautiful, affordable, unique. I LOVE IT
I have received the case on Thursday, and there is not an included fan. The case itself is fairly heavy (it's about 35 - 40 pounds), which is a good thing.
Given an extra inch or two under the mobo, it would allow very open bottom to top airflow and look awesome! The lack of intake fan mounting space rather spoils it.
Very good value as well! I'm looking forward to upgrade my rig in October and I'll be looking forwards to building in this case !
I recently bought this case and it's amazing!!!! Strong case and the glass is perfect. It does come with a gpu support bracket if your gpu sags. Super easy cable management and very clean. Inwin definelty beats out nzxt h440 for sure
Great video as always Dimitry....Beautiful looking case for under $100. I would be very interested if and when they correct some of the minor flaws you pointed out in a v1.2..... Btw, is this all steel or is there some integrated plastic parts ?
Thanks for this review. Would you recommend a 360mm or 240mm radiator? Im quite confused which would be best. Should I have a fan over the psu or not?
This case is GORGEOUS, wow.
My power supply (EVGA 750W Bronze) is 5,91'' (150mm) large. Will it fit in the case?
lol buying this soon, looks great and cable management isn't a huge issue for me. Presentation looks amazing
This is an amazing case. I have a Matt white, couldn't get the back option they didn't have it when I bought it. For a mid tower you can fit 7 fans
I have one on the way... can't wait!
did you have any issue fitting the cpu cooler as the stated clearance is only 160mm? I'm thinking of getting nh-d15 which has a height of 165mm.
I love your case reviews! Are you making any mATX case reviews anytime soon?
Maybe
This is an mATX case, isn't it?
+Master Joda Nope.
It fits mITX, mATX and ATX motherboards. And with what the video points out about the bottom connectors possible issues if the bottom fan slots are occupied then I would say this case is best for an mATX setup.
Although I doubt that by using a ATX board you wouldn't be able to use any bottom fans at all, it may be a bit tight, but there are definitely fans that would fit there if you only make sure to plug in the connectors on the bottom of your motherboard first. Unless your fans have somekind of super-beefy shroud for some reason.
But still, going with mATX in this case would allow you to fit a nice, thick 360mm radiator at the bottom aswell and make for a sweet rig with a custom loop. Not sure how easy that would be to do with a ATX board. But I'm thinking about picking this case up next week and see if I run into any problems fitting my Z97S Krait ATX board in there.
Samstergo - see his InWin 301 review.
That side panel is really cool.
Just bought the Phanteks Enthoo Pro. Did I buy a good case?
I usually always criticise case manufacturers for their high price points, but seeing INWIN offer something with temmpered glass and a decent aesthetic at a price this low makes me happy. Good job INWIN, although this case could use some improvements, it's still a good offering for the mass market.
So much potential with this case. The HDD drive in the back should have been there and i would like to see it modded , mAtx should be the best in this case. I would love to check this out !
I'm getting it when it comes out. When does it come out? And where can I buy it?
This or a define r5? I have an atx motherboard with a h100 cooler. Also two ssds and two 3.5 inch HDD. I am strongly debating between the two cases. Any opinnions would be appreciated.
So was your fan configuration alright? I'm to pc's and I'm not sure how many fans I should buy, or where I should put them
damn it! I just bought the 400c! This case looks sweet with that full sidepanel window and for the same price as the 400c it is really tempting me!
I like this case. I don't like the honeycomb design or the giant IN WIN on the front, but I like it.
You said there's only the option to have all exhaust. Couldn't you reverse the back 120mm exhaust fan and invert CPU air coolers to use that as an intake? Or is there something I'm missing here?
hands down best case of all times
It looks half decent. I'm not sure I'm keen on not having enough space for any intake but for people building a smaller micro ATX board it might be okay.
But better than the Phanteks P400/S or Phanteks Pro M Acrylic? I think I like both the Phanteks more for the same price.
I need this case.
Every time I'm just about to call a new case "THE case for me", the manufacturer screws something up massively :P
I would probably buy this case, if it had normal, horizontal HDD mounting options (modular cage for the main OR top compartment? hello?) and a bit more thought put into the airflow, so that it doesn't shove hot air into the PSU (I have a SeaSonic SS750AM2 and it already has a high fan curve sucking air in from the outside of the case, let alone if it was sucking hot air from the components). But nevertheless, this one is a pretty neat offering for watercooling people, provided that they put a filtered intake fan on the back :)
I just bought one of these and it didn't come with a rear 120mm fan. Should it have?
wonderful review bro, with a few tweaks like you mentioned this could be a great case.
looks legit. Even though i think that bottom intake is not the best solution. I like standard 2 fans in the front(or one 140) and 2 120 on the top. But still, i'll give this case a thumbs up. for that price you can't go wrong with this one.
If I had to choose a tower right now I'd get this no doubt. With a bit of modding it would be perfect!
Interesting case, though there are a few small issues that on their own would be fine but add up. I think using flush screws on the side panel would've looked better. The layout doesn't seem to focus enough on utility and seems awkward. If it went on sale or had a decent rebate I could see using one and it being worth taking the extra time to customize it.
The best case I have ever seen! Thank you for the review.
This is such a nice case, sleek, tempered glass and it's $89. However, there are some downsize, especially air flow. This case I could see buying but in the long run, there could be issues. I need to buy a case that will last me atleast 4 years. My first build is Corsair 500r, Dec 2012, looking to rebuild in Dec 2016 so I am looking at the moment and waiting for the sales to buy my components. But this time I am going to spend extra on the GPU, and less on the case so I probably will compromise. I had my eye on the Phantex, tempered glass edition but it's way over my budget. But anway, great video, it's nice to see high def video with the pros and cons. Awesome ++
Great looking case! Is there a fan hub included with the case?
This is legit progress in case design. gotta give them props!
If a top mounted PSU and no proper intakes is progressive to you, then sure.
Wow if one day i upgrade my current case In Win Will be the first one on the list.
I bought one of these cases in white for 40$ cad. great modern case!
Hi, would you please post all components you choosed? It looks awesome!
That's an awesome budget case! The white one looks really nice IMO but unfortunately it's so much bigger than my S340 so I'll pass. Would have liked to see if their side ways exhaust works though with some temperature tests.
The first InWin case in recent memory that hasn't been trash or glamour at the expense of all else. I can forgive the lackluster cable management given the looks; just use good PSU cables. Nice price-point too.
The area up by the power supply could be used for a pump and reservoir. That'd be pretty cool.
I really like this case! it is a cheap case with great possibilities!
i Think i will buy this case to utilize the 360mm radiator room in the bottom and top.
You can use the free space in the top to mount a pump!
To bad that the front I/O lighting isnt RGB.
I would love to see do a custom loop with 2 360 rads and hand bent glass tubing. that would look so good. Jay get on that.
i have a question. Is there enough space between the most lower pcie lane and the fans that you could mount at the bottom. If you were to use an atx motherboard and use its most bottom pcie lane would there still be enough space for the fans before they touch whatever is on the bottom pcie lane?
I want to move my ITX system into this and do a custom loop, do a monster rad in the bottom, and a thinner rad at the top, think it would look amazing
Looks interesting, but not sure about layout of powersupply, top fans, and radiator placement.
I really like the red handle. I think it breaks up the color scheme in a very interesting way. That being said, I think PSU could be house at the front instead of at the top.
Would you recommend putting this case flat like desktop? maybe have the top exahaust as intake?
I'm thinking of building a new system, what do you guys recommend, InWin 303 or Corsair 400C?
HOLY FYCK AN INWIN CASE FOR 90+ EURO OMGays !
IKR
That's awsome
Axiomatic Really ?
+Axiomatic stfu, ITS JUST A LABEL we are all humans and not labels, nobody is white or black....
I dont think ur white lol, never seen a white human
Call me crazy, but I think making the case a bit wider with the psu farther away from the top exhaust and in a seperate chamber would have been better, so long as they accommodated the airflow change. Or maybe made it taller with a psu in the dead top of the case and the exhaust chamber below it. It would be quite top heavy though.
Sooo
I want to change my case and I'm undecided... I like both this and the nzxt 440
Here they have basically the same price and their dimensions are similar
I have an Atx board and a gigabyte windforce 760 (i'll probably get a 480)
The idea is to make my build more silent (i'll also get a new cpu cooler) and put it on my desk...
Any suggestion??
negative pressure, perforated pci covers and top psu shroud make god damn good arguments against this case. the reason i do forgive them though is the price
If you use the bottom fan mounts and rear exhaust as intakes you should have positive pressure. I've got enough spare thumb screws lying around to make this thing a very nice deal.
nimrodery 3 bottom intake 3 exhaust top 1 back if you use them all i guess. you could go just for psu and back and mount 2 bottom ones to compensate but it doesn't look cool lol
what i would do, and i don't really have much to say on airflow as i hardly know anything about it.
Use the top and bottom as intake and the rear as exaust. The PSU should still ahve a decent amount of cooling.. But the nagain it could have negative outcomes doing it this way..
you know you dont have to make the fans blow out the back it can be a intake aswell
MoDRun y u only read OP?
Is this case good at preventing dust from getting inside?
I'm building my first pc and I'm torned between this case, define s and 450D. Can't decide!! 😣😣😣
so if there is no frontal ventilation do you just put fans in the bottom and make them pull air in?
Ah, found it!
A few questions:
1) Will it support Corsair H100i V2 - in push and pull configuration
2) Can it support Maximus HERO ROG Motherboard with Crossfire or SLI? As it seems to me a few expansion slots will be lost (blocked ) if SLI or CF is chosen?
1) Yes, it supports 240mm liquid cooling, so H100i V2 should fit.
2) Yes, it is supported. I don't know about slots being blocked or anything though.
Source: using CyberPowerPC custom configure.
if i put 3 fans at the top should i have then blow in the case for cool down or have them blowing out of the case?
i noticed some finger stains durring the review , is the painting dificult to clean ?
Beautiful design. Love the luck with the full window. I'd be sold if there was cable loops, rubber grommets and optional 5 1/4 bay... I'll stick with my Fractal Design Define R5 till then...
I just preordered the white one 😎
Is there support for an Optical Drive? If so, where would that be located at?
1 question is it possible to put an 360mm radiator between the PSU and the PSU bracket wall and put some Fans on the window side of the bracked?
case looks sleek af , but any other versions with a power supply on the bottom ?
Have you had any issues with the ocz 150 ssd mine stopped working only used It for 3 weeks
I really like the hex pattern venting.
I know. It's sexy.
Wait, I'm still pretty confused on how airflow works with this case. Is there ANY way I can have intake?
Sounds like I was fortunate, but it's been a year. My glass is smokey gray, so no real color tint. I don't hate this, although I was planning to install an internal CD/DVD R/W drive... oops. Thank goodness I have a USB one on another machine that will take an internal R/W drive! Had mine built by cyberpowerpc mfr... so I see I'll have to check that they didn't muck up the airflow around the power supply. The case is beautiful... I love the design, but one external slot for the R/W drive would have been possible, and very nice! Lots of room, breezy, looks clean after install. Lighting is also nice, a showpiece. With a few modifications I think this could be one of the best designs out there. Can't beat it for the price.
I would easily buy it, if:
1. it had some room for fans in the front of the case for air intake,
2. it had rubber grommets and cable tie loops for better cable management,
3. the illumination was RGB for variety purposes
I would say drive bays in the exhaust area is a bad idea as they would get really hot if you install an all in one radiator
this case with thermaltake riing fans would look great
hmmm can i fit a BeQuiet Dark ROck Pro 3 in there ?
Sooo the Dark Rock Pro 3 fit in this :P and have 7mm Space between Glas and His backplate and it realy look stunning :D !
Looking for a similar case with , tempered glass, SSD visible on power shroud and USB 3.1 Gen 2. Any recommendations? Thanks.
got this case last week and i absolutely love it
were you able to fit all three fans for intake as on mine it was quite tight and my 3.0 headers are by the mobo power. I Fear motherboards with 3.0 down below would never be able to fit all three
yes, just make sure you know how to cable manage, what i did is hide some cables under the mobo, yes the cables may bend a bit but you can hardly see it, i have rgb lights in my case too, i used extensions for my fans as well
Dusty Senpai i think if a usb 3.0 header was on the bottom of the motherboard it may take more than just bending the cabled youd end up having to offset a fan with adhesive tape or a zip tie. unless you somehow managed that with the 3.0 header down on the bottom?
Damien like I said I just threw most of the cables that where connected to the motherboard under the motherboard and the cables bend a little but you can hardly see it anyways
i routed the usb headers under my fan, well to the side. I have the fans from my h100i V2 on the bottom and replaced the fans that was supposed to go onto my cooler with cooler master blue led fans
Great video Dimitry!! Nice unique case from InWin, surely there is a spot for it to fill on the market. 303 for the WIN :D