14 DAY TRIAL // The market for computer cases is definitely one with a great many members, and Gigabyte decided to throw in one product not exactly common, as it has a relatively small form factor and cannot house mid-to-large size motherboards.
At one point, a desktop's size may have been more or less linked to the level of performance the system itself can churn out.
Granted, this still holds true for top-grade systems, which employ ATX or Extended ATX platforms and a lot of memory, graphics and CPU resources.
Still, with the advancements in technology over the past decade, even smaller motherboards have enough feature support to allow for the making of a powerful system, at least strong enough to handle any games at high settings.
Knowing this, and how some customers want compact computers, Gigabyte created the GZ-M line of enclosures, whose latest member is the GZ-MK01.
The GZ-MK01 measures 180 (W) x 360 (H) x 435 (D) mm and has a pair of 5.25-inch bays, plus several internal 3.5-inch HDD/SSD holsters.
There is also room for four expansion slots, as well as a meshed side panel, which provides compliance with the Intel Thermally Advantaged Chassis (TAC) 2.0 standard.
What's more, there is a front-placed I/O panel, which includes the obligatory audio jacks and USB 2.0 connectivity.
Other specifications include a fan with a diameter of 80mm, set at the rear as an air exhaust solution, plus a black exterior.
All in all, the product weighs 3.9 kg, since it is made of steel, and should be seen as a having a good combination of cooling effectiveness, looks and compactness.
Those eager to get a first-hand view of all the existing information on the Gigabyte GZ-MK01 need only drop by the official product page.
Unfortunately, actually buying one will have to wait, because its maker did not release any sort of pricing or availability details.