Fractal Design
Ridge
- W × H × D
- 375 × 115 × 360 mm
- Volume
- 15.5 L
- Max GPU
- 335 mm
- CPU cooler
- 70 mm
Mini-ITX
Buyer’s guide
HTPC / Slim PC cases
Low-profile desktop cases that sit under a TV or monitor like AV gear.
- Typical volume
- 8–25 L
- Motherboards
- Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX (desktop)
- Best for
- Media centres, living-room gaming, silent office PCs
- Listed here
- 6 cases, 12.2–30.9 L
HTPC / Slim cases
Compare all on a desk →SilverStone
Grandia GD09
- W × H × D
- 440 × 170 × 358 mm
- Volume
- 26.8 L
- Max GPU
- 309 mm
- CPU cooler
- 138 mm
ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
SilverStone
Grandia GD11
- W × H × D
- 440 × 176 × 399 mm
- Volume
- 30.9 L
- Max GPU
- 340 mm
- CPU cooler
- 146 mm
SSI-CEB · ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
SilverStone
Milo ML08
- W × H × D
- 380 × 87 × 370 mm
- Volume
- 12.2 L
- Max GPU
- 330 mm
- CPU cooler
- 58 mm
Mini-ITX
SilverStone
Raven RVZ03
- W × H × D
- 382 × 105 × 350 mm
- Volume
- 14 L
- Max GPU
- 330 mm
- CPU cooler
- 83 mm
Mini-ITX
Streacom
FC10 Alpha
- W × H × D
- 435 × 100 × 319 mm
- Volume
- 13.9 L
- Max GPU
- —
- CPU cooler
- —
ATX · Micro-ATX · Mini-ITX
Quick comparison
| Case | W × H × D (mm) | Volume | Weight | Max GPU | CPU cooler | PSU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractal Design Ridge | 375 × 115 × 360 | 15.5 L | 4.3 kg | 335 mm | 70 mm | SFX / SFX-L |
| SilverStone Grandia GD09 | 440 × 170 × 358 | 26.8 L | 4.2 kg | 309 mm | 138 mm | ATX |
| SilverStone Grandia GD11 | 440 × 176 × 399 | 30.9 L | 5.2 kg | 340 mm | 146 mm | ATX |
| SilverStone Milo ML08 | 380 × 87 × 370 | 12.2 L | 3.2 kg | 330 mm | 58 mm | SFX / SFX-L |
| SilverStone Raven RVZ03 | 382 × 105 × 350 | 14 L | 4.05 kg | 330 mm | 83 mm | SFX |
| Streacom FC10 Alpha | 435 × 100 × 319 | 13.9 L | 5.4 kg | — | — | Internal DC-ATX (e.g. NanoPSU) |
Volume is the outer bounding box (W × H × D), which is usually a bit more than the volume the manufacturer quotes.
HTPC / slim case buyer’s guide
Home theatre PC (HTPC) and slim cases are low and wide, styled like AV components so they fit in a TV cabinet or under a monitor. They range from 87 mm-tall gaming consoles in disguise (Milo ML08) to full ATX desktop cases (Grandia GD09) and completely fanless chassis (Streacom FC10).
Who should buy one
- Living-room PCs for media, emulation or couch gaming.
- Silent office or studio PCs. Fanless cases make no noise at all.
- Under-monitor setups where the PC doubles as a monitor riser.
What to check
- Cabinet depth and height, including about 5 cm behind for cables and the space the doors need.
- Ventilation inside the cabinet. A closed AV cabinet traps heat. Choose cases with side or front intakes, or leave the doors open.
- CPU cooler height. Slim cases are often limited to 58–83 mm.
- GPU support. Fanless cases generally have none, while slim gaming cases need SFX PSUs and riser layouts.
Desk placement tips
Many slim cases stand vertically as well (Ridge, RVZ03). Try both orientations in the desk tool with the rotate button.
FAQ
Can I game on an HTPC case?
Yes. Cases like the Ridge, ML08 and RVZ03 take full-length GPUs. Expect more fan noise than a larger case at full load.
Is a monitor safe to put on top of a slim case?
Only if the case has a solid top without intakes, and the manufacturer says it can bear the load. A dedicated monitor riser is usually the better choice.