Raz Case ITX V1

My take on a ~5L mini ITX PC case, meant to be portable, affordable and easy to modify and repair.

See instructions pdf for build instructions, hardware compatibility, and required materials. 

Design file available for purchase here:

Raz Case ITX — Assembly Instructions

Required Materials

Hardware

• 8 × M3x20 screws (for fans)

• 16 × M3x6 button head hex screws (for side/top/bottom panels)

• 16 × M3x8 button head hex screws (for frame assembly)

• 4 × M3x10 button head hex screws (for case feet)

• M3x4x5 brass threaded inserts (for all holes marked with triangles)

• 12 mm momentary switch (prewired) with Dupont-style connectors (for power button)

• 20 cm double reverse PCIe riser cable (for GPU)

Printing Materials

• ASA or ABS filament

Printing Instructions

1. Print Orientation

Print all parts in the orientation provided in the STL files.

2. Supports

Enable supports for all parts.
Supports are mainly needed for some mounting holes, but using supports on all parts is recommended.

3. Brim Ears

Use brim ears to help keep the corners of larger pieces secured to the print bed.
This is especially important when printing with ABS or ASA to reduce warping.

4. Cooling Before Removal

Allow all parts to fully cool before removing them from the print bed to help prevent warping.

Frame Preparation

Install Threaded Inserts

Using a soldering iron, press M3x4x5 brass threaded inserts into all holes marked with a triangle symbol.

Frame Assembly

Step 1 — Attach GPU Support

Attach the GPU support to the motherboard tray using:

• 1 × M3x8 screw

Step 2 — Attach Rear Frame

Attach the rear frame to the motherboard tray using:

• 2 × M3x8 screws

Step 3 — Install Bottom Frame

Attach the bottom frame to the rear frame and motherboard tray using:

• 4 × M3x8 screws

Step 4 — Install GPU Riser Standoffs

Attach the GPU riser standoffs to the motherboard tray using:

• 1 × M3x8 screw

Step 5 — Install GPU Riser Cable

Attach the GPU riser cable to the GPU riser standoffs and route the riser cable to the opposite side of the motherboard tray using:

• 2 × M3x8 screws

Step 6 — Install Front Fans

Attach the fans to the front frame using:

• 8 × M3x20 screws

Step 7 — Attach Front Frame

Attach the front frame to the bottom frame using:

• 2 × M3x20 screws

Step 8 — Install Top Frame

Attach the top frame to the motherboard tray, rear frame, and front frame using:

• 8 × M3x8 screws

Step 9 — Install Front, Top, and Bottom Panels

Attach the front, top, and bottom panels using:

• 12 × M3x6 screws

Step 10 — Install Side Panels

Attach the side panels using:

• 4 × M3x6 screws

Important: Only install the top two screws at this stage.
The bottom two mounting holes will be used for the case feet.

Step 11 — Install Case Feet

Attach the case feet using:

• 4 × M3x10 screws

Assembly Complete

Your Raz Case ITX assembly is now complete.

Component Installation Notes

Power Supply Installation

• Although it is not required to install components before assembling the case, cable management may be easier if certain components are installed earlier.

• It is recommended to install the power supply before attaching the front frame and front panel if you anticipate difficulty connecting PSU cables afterward.

Hardware Compatibility 

GPU

• Length limited to 7 in or 177MM with front fans installed, 7 7/18 in or 188 mm without fans

• Width is limited to 4 1/14 in or 108mm

• Dual slot cards only

CPU Cooler

• Cpu cooler height is limited to 38 mm

• Recommended cooler: Thermalright AXP90 X36

Front Fans

• Front Fan mounts are designed for 80 x 15 mm slim fans

• Recommended Fan: Thermalright TL-8015 CPU Fan

PSU

• Flex power supplies only

• Maximum size: 160mm x 73.66mm x 35.5mm 

PCIE Riser

• PCIE 4.0 preferred

• Length: 20cm 

• Orientation: Double reverse / 180 degrees

Alternate Case Feet

Round and Pill Shaped case feet 

These feet attach to the bottom panel rather than the side using:

• 4 × M3x10 screws

Alternate Side Panels

Change the look of the case 

So far there is only two styles, but i have included a blank template so you can make your own:

Power Button Installation

The 12 mm momentary switch must be terminated with Dupont-style connectors in order to connect to the motherboard headers.

The switch mounts in the rear of the case.