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<p align="center"></p><p><p>At Computex, SilverStone started to show off its early mini-STX prototype cases. This week it introduced its first commercial product, the VT01. The new PC case inherits classic design elements of SilverStone chassis and despite the fact that Mini-STX is mainly intended for system integrators, SilverStone plans to sell its VT101 in retail as well.</p>

<p>Mini-STX is the latest iteration of form factor for motherboards, decreasing from the 17cm x 17cm of the mini-ITX into a 12.7cm square by ditching the full-length PCIe port as well as moving the power into an external brick for a DC-input. At Computex, especially at vendors such as Silverstone and ECS (who works closely with Intel for the NUC), Mini-STX was being pushed as the platform to have in certain commercial verticals, such as digital signage, where power and adjustability are&nbsp;important. It aims to fit above the Core-M mini-PCs in that regard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the interest for small form-factor PCs is increasing mainly because such systems are small, energy-efficient, and provide good enough level of performance, there is another reason for their growing popularity. Highly-integrated systems are usually pretty inexpensive and have additional flexibility to adjust the socketable CPU in the Mini-STX form-factor. Style, affordability and a certain degree of flexibility is&nbsp;what SilverStone hopes the VT01 is all about.</p>

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<td colspan="4">SilverStone VT01: Quick Specs</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Dimensions (W&times;H&times;D)</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">155mm (W) &times; 152mm (D) &times; 65mm (H)&nbsp;

1.53 Liters</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Weight</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">582 grams</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">Motherboard Form-Factor</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">Mini-STX</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">PSU Form-Factor</td>
<td colspan="2" style="text-align: center;">External / Power Brick</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">3.5" Drive Bays</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">0</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">2.5" Drive Bays</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">1</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">System Fan</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">None</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">CPU Cooler Dimensions</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">Up to 34 mm in height</td>
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<td class="tlgrey">External Connectors</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="text-align: center;">Audio in/out, USB Type-A and USB Type-C</td>
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<p>SilverStone&rsquo;s VT01 chassis is made of 0.8 mm stainless steel and a&nbsp;weight just 582 grams. The case can fit in one Mini-STX motherboard with a cooler that is no higher than 34 mm as well as one 2.5&rdquo; SSD or HDD. Theoretically, high-performance 34-mm coolers (such as Scythe Kodati) can support CPUs with up to 65 W TDP, hence, VT01-based Mini-STX systems can be quite powerful when paired with the appropriate hardware. The VT01 has one USB Type-A as well as one USB Type-C ports in addition to an audio in and audio out. Besides, the case has VESA mount mechanism. Initially SilverStone plans to offer the&nbsp;silver version of the case, but shortly it also plans to debut the black one. We also saw a blue one at Computex, which may come later.</p>

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<p>Since the case is very small, it naturally does not cost a lot: the manufacturer intends to charge $35 for it in the U.S., once it is available in approximately three weeks from now. In Europe, the case will be available late in September.</p>

<p><div>Gallery: Silverstone Introduces Vital VT101 Mini-STX Chassis for $35<div></div></div></p>
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Source: AnandTech
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