Accompanying the FC8 EVO chassis are a number of bundled items, most of which are typically unrelated to computer cases.

Streacom include four copper heatpipes and a number of aluminium plates as an optional method to passively cool the CPU. They also include two tubes of thermal paste and various screws for installing this and other devices within the case.

Unfortunately our mini-ITX test system isn’t compatible with this cooling configuration so we cannot test and demonstrate how effective this is.



FC8 EVO is available in either black or silver and is furnished with a wonderful sandblast texture. Unveiling this case reveals a thing of beauty. The aluminium curves and attention to detail are immediately noticeable – as you may have guessed, FC8 EVO is designed for Small Form Factor (SFF) and is therefore ideal as part of a home entertainment system. Certainly from a styling point of view, this will compliment this type of setting.



At the front of the case the aluminium treatment continues and there is a small cut-out at the top of the panel for a slim-line optical drive. Streacom also include a power button with LED and two horizontally aligned USB 3.0 ports. Next to these ports there is an integrated infrared panel which works in conjunction with the remote control (not included).





Around the back of FC8 EVO there is an opening for the rear IO panel as well as allocation for adding in a single discreet GPU. The only other noteworthy features to point out is the strip of ventilation across the top and the cut-out for Kensington lock.

Covering the top there is yet more ventilation to help bring down system temperatures since there are no cooling fans to fit within FC8 EVO.



The underside of FC8 EVO has been given four circular rubber feet which prevent the case from slipping on smooth surfaces. Streacom has fixed these feet on via screws – so they can be replaced if required.

Again, we see more ventilation in key areas to alleviate heat. The underside also contains the model name and serial numbers should you need to contact Streacom directly.

On the next page we’ll move inside the case and install our system.