This is our first outing with Streacom but from what we’ve seen, we’ve certainly been impressed.

FC8 EVO is unquestionably a thing of beauty. The all-aluminium design, with its smooth contours and precise curves reveal a chassis which has been wonderfully crafted – of that there is no doubt.

Getting hardware inside the case is easy thanks to the layout and chosen features. The addition of being able to passively cool the system with Streacom’s optional components is a nice touch and although we couldn’t make use of it because of our configuration we’re sure will be a useful inclusion for other system builders.

However we were disgruntled by the fact that Streacom’s NanoPSU (or a PicoPSU) is a mandatory component to properly use FC8 EVO and yet it isn’t included with the case. Customers who purchase FC8 EVO are required to purchase NanoPSU separately and without it are not able to get the system powered up. This is rather an oversight for Streacom and should be addressed.



Priced at £125 GBP / $190 USD, FC8 EVO is quite a pricey investment when you consider what’s actually included. We understand this case is crafted with absolute precision and that for its entirety is aluminium but there are very few features actually included and buyers will need to factor in buying the proprietary power supply unit.

FC8 EVO is a masterpiece in engineering. It exudes luxury with the all-aluminium construction and will look superb as part of any home-entertainment system. Those keen on this elegant chassis should remember that Streacom’s NanoPSU will need purchasing too.