Technology ML09B Small Form Factor Mini-ITX Computer Case with SFX Support ML09B-x

Easy and compact HTPC home.

Perfect size for my needs but even with the smallest SFX power supply the SSD drive cage caused the power cables to almost have to bend impossibly to the right. Drive cage needs to be about half the width it is for a comfortable PSU install.

Perfect fit for Noctua L12S once the universal mount is removed - that's the only way to reach the max-rated 70mm Z-height for the heatsink. PSU cabling would have been a very tight squeeze if I didn't use a mSATA SSD so I could remove the drive cages. Core i7-4790K is idling at ~50C (24C ambient temp) and reaching mid-60's under load, with no intake fans. June 2025 update - built a second system using Ryzen 9600X, and the same case and heatsink. Still no issues, this is by far the best HTPC build I’ve ever done.

This case is outstanding for a small ITX build. The case is the size of a traditional audio receiver, and it has room for a mini-itx board and SFX PSU. I put the Asrock A520M-ITX/ac board in it with 32GB RAM and a Ryzen 7 5700G. I had to update the BIOS on the board before it would recognize the processor, but otherwise was a great build. I am using an NVME drive, so the 4x 2.5" drive bay is not installed. If it were, it would be a tight fit with my EVGA SuperNOVA 450 GM PSU (which has modular cabling). The positioning of the PSU and the motherboard power connectors was ideal for the short modular cables that come with that power supply. I am very happy with the space and the vents in this case. Overall, this is a great case for a small system.

Was nice to build in. Overall I really like it. Provided m.2 screw was too small and didn't secure my drive well enough. I also was able to fit a slightly bigger PSU in it but sacrificed the drive cages. If you're looking for a smaller build chassis, I'd say give this one a go.

Great HTPC case. I fit my NAS in it just fine.