PADO YL mATX Computer Case Black US$27.67 (~A$43.33), White US$29.42 (~A$46.07) Shipped @ Aigo-darkflash Store AliExpress

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PADO YL mATX Computer Case Black US$27.67 (~A$43.33), White US$29.42 (~A$46.07) Shipped @ Aigo-darkflash Store AliExpressAffiliate
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I've been in the market for a smaller sized mATX case that isn't a tiny SFF, and I found this one from PADO (Darkflash) quite cheap and good looking. While this deal is not for everyone I'm always willing to give an AliExpress special a try out. Especially when you can stack it with 15% cashback at TopCashback for extra savings.

It's available in Black or White, fits GPUs up to 320mm, suitable for mATX/ITX boards (2 RAM slots), 346 x 275 x 338mm chassis size, 155mm CPU cooler height, room for 7 fans including a 240mm AIO cooler and includes the usual 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 ports and audio jack. Fans are not included.

In terms of reviews, there aren't a ton of videos out there, but this small Australian channel, 88-bit Tech has both an unboxing and a final build video. From the video you can see that it's been packaged well, with plenty of styrofoam and padding. There are also some good final build pictures in the AliExpress reviews, including this, this, this and this.

AU$ based on current Mastercard rate and GST inclusive.

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  • Merlict on 17/05/2025 - 23:28
    +3

    When you think about how much of that cost is international shipping this is really cheap.

    Jonsbo make a much nicer version but it costs a lot more.

  • xrailgun on 17/05/2025 - 23:41

    lol i thought the photo had very badly photoshopped fans. clicked in and turns out they just angled the "side" fans forward in a very counter-productive way. Takes more space and hard locks you out from putting 240 radiators there, regardless of thickness. consumer hard drives almost never need active cooling. very design design.

    • Clear on 17/05/2025 - 23:51
      +1

      It fits 240mm on top thankfully. There's always a downside to cheap cases.

    • Merlict on 18/05/2025 - 00:20

      Yeah you're not wrong.

  • bamzero on 18/05/2025 - 00:04
    +4

    Had also been looking for a small case, for M-ATX mb, ATX PSU and be able to fit in an IKEA cube shelf. Wanted a little less window though, went with the X100 which is similarly priced (dropped a couple of dollars after I ordered of course).

    Only thing is the month+ ETA as I guess these aren't coming by air.

    • Splurge on 18/05/2025 - 07:00
      +1

      Now this is in interesting concept. Stick the home server in the kallax.. thanks for the idea

  • impoze on 18/05/2025 - 02:47

    Nice deal, thought about sagittarius 8-bay or jonsbo n5, but they end up around $300 shipped.

    Any other mATX options for transferring from a larger fractal define?

    • HiredGoon on 18/05/2025 - 09:01
      +1

      Jonsbo D31 is a great option.
      I put together my wife's build in a slightly older D30, but had to replace it with the D40 due to fitment issues with the 4080 (the card was about 10mm too fat, clashed with the bottom fans).
      It was a nice case to build in, the D31 to improve on that again, with the option of mesh/screens to suit your flavour.
      Being stocked locally was a bonus. There's also a D32 pro now, though not sure I like the look of it.

      If you are transferring from a larger case, with lots of drives, maybe this N4 is more your flavour? Looks pretty neat!

      • impoze on 18/05/2025 - 09:35
        +2

        N4 has many design issues, N5 is good but quite big.

        • gizmomelb on 18/05/2025 - 11:27

          yup.. which is why I bougth an N3 - suited my purpose well and not too big.

  • Dolt2020 on 18/05/2025 - 09:03

    I don't get the (YT) reviewer comment about the 2 ram slots - am I missing something?
    MATX size is same whether there's 2 or 4 ram slots. There's pics in the reviews with 4 ram slot mobo.

    • scottySK on 18/05/2025 - 10:21
      +3

      It's similar to the nr200p case from CM. It fits the smaller mATX boards that have 2 ram slots, but does not fit the larger mATX boards with 4 slots. 2 slot boards are not as tall and also not as wide as 4 slot boards.

      This case looks like it still fits the 4 slot boards, but it may block the fans

      • Dolt2020 on 18/05/2025 - 10:50
        +2

        thanks scotty, appreciate the response.

        (chatgpt also says)
        Some mATX boards are smaller in one dimension (usually depth), like:

        244 mm x 205 mm

244 mm x 210 mm

        So the boards I have for this are all 4 slot and would (possibly)overhang the base tray into the fan space (by ~ 34-39mm)

        Not worth it without knowing the build effect. Pity - I like the darkflash cases - I did 5 builds in lockdown with the dlm21 mesh (m-atx) cases - good units at a budget price

    • harukane on 18/05/2025 - 13:24
      +1

      thx for the info @Dolt2020 and @scottySK

      was gonna pull a trigger if it supported 4-ram slot mATX flawlessly :/

      I mean it would still function, but I’d prefer to avoid any obstruction to the air intake

  • kisshell9 on 18/05/2025 - 11:44
    +1

    This looks like the nebula pc case they use for their build, hey?

    • lessarlz on 18/05/2025 - 15:50

      Can confirm, it looks the same as my PC (from Nebula), except for those angled side fans.

  • jamba on 18/05/2025 - 22:51

    Any parts list of complete build?

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