Snow Slope 2.5L Mini ITX SFF PC
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Snow Slope 2.5L SFF PC — A True Console Killer!
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"Winter is coming..." ❄ And that means snow-capped peaks, skiing, snowboarding, and cozy evenings playing favorite games with friends are ahead.
Inspired by the desire to create something extraordinary and get a full console experience, I designed this case for my existing PC hardware. Meet the Snow Slope 2.5L — a project that, for the price of a spool of filament, allows you to build a true Xbox Series S killer! Why a killer? Because the volume of the Xbox S is 2.7 liters, and our little guy is only 2.5 liters 😉.
🔥 Design Evolution: In my previous Printables projects, like Open-Hat and Splash, I preferred fully open-frame stands. But this time, I listened to the advice of Reddit users and transitioned to a semi-open design. As you can see in the photos, the top white cover has a smooth curve resembling a snowy slope.
Why not close the case completely? Because a peak power draw of 150W quickly turns such a small volume into a real oven. Even with ventilation holes, this risks thermal throttling and a significantly degraded gaming experience. The semi-open "slope" solves this problem: it covers the components but gives the CPU cooler and graphics card direct access to fresh cold air.
⚙ Battle-Tested Hardware: All of this hardware fits perfectly inside and runs without overheating:
Motherboard: Mini-ITX H310
CPU: Intel Core i3-8100 (a classic that stays cool!)
RAM: 2x8GB DDR4
Storage: 256GB SSD
GPU: Sapphire Radeon RX 6400 LP (Low Profile)
Power Supply: PicoPSU 160W + external 150W 12V power brick
OS: Bazzite (perfect for console-style TV gaming).
🎮 Performance: In Counter-Strike 2, this build delivers a stable 60-80 FPS at 1080P (by the way, this game isn't even available for Xbox owners!). And when I experimentally swapped in a Chinese RTX 3050 6GB 1-Slot LP (borrowed from my son), I got a solid 120 FPS!
🤝 Conclusion: If you are building a system from scratch, the only reason not to buy an off-the-shelf Xbox is if you don't want a boring black or white "brick" under your TV. But if you already have some spare hardware lying around, especially a GPU or RAM — the choice is obvious!
Download the files, print your very own "snowy slope," and share photos of your builds in the comments. I can't wait to see your color combinations! 🚀