Observing an empty case only provides a rough overview and touches on what the case might be like, so in an effort to present a complete review of FT03-Mini we have installed our Mini-ITX system within this case. This will help to identify both strong and weak points and assist with delivering a thorough analysis.

Due to the size of FT03-Mini the installation process must be performed in a certain order. The first thing to do is remove the HDD cage so that the motherboard can be placed onto the tray and fixed down.



The next thing to do is attach the PSU which has to be SFX form factor. Pictured and used for the installation is SilverStone ST45SF – a 450W SFX PSU, perfect for powering the most demanding of Mini-ITX systems. The PSU sits directly opposite the motherboard – due to lack of ventilation in the area where this is installed there is no PSU air filter available.



Installing a HDD is easy but does require the removal of the cage. The cage separates out into two compartments, one for the 3.5” and the larger for 2.5” drives. Both are attached via screws provided.



With some careful manipulation and a few cable ties at the ready; the cables can be managed in an orderly fashion. There isn’t a great deal of space in this department but it is possible to have the inside reasonably tidy and nothing obstructing the airflow. Be prepared to spend a little longer than you would usually.

The ideal place to store unwanted cables from the PSU is behind the HDD cage as pictured. I left the PSU cables separate just in case a graphics card needs to be added later on (its handy to have these cables free for such an instance).