Our ATX test system installed inside SPEC 01
Since the ATX form factor is the biggest SPEC 01 can accommodate we installed this sized system within the case. Space is rather tight inside the case but the essential components which need clearance such as the CPU cooler and graphics card both fit within SPEC 01 we are glad to report.
One of the shortcomings of this case is that the CPU power cable (E-ATX/EPS) has to trail across the motherboard in order to reach the slot – there is no cut-out at the top of the motherboard tray for it to feed behind.
Limited space but still tidy
Behind the motherboard tray on the other side there is very little space between the back of the tray and the side panel, therefore cable management can be tricky – it takes some planning and patience.
SPEC 01 supports 2.5” and 3.5” drives
There are four spaces to cater for storage inside the case and each drive has to be installed within a tray as pictured above. These trays are tool-free for 3.5” drives (pins simply slot into mounting holes on the sides) but for 2.5” drives, screws need to be attached to the underside.
