Xianmai introduced the Pioneer, a micro PC case with the goal of providing extreme budget friendliness for PC builders in China. It launches at 74.5 CNY (roughly $11.12), which is one of the cheapest PC cases for M-ATX/ITX builds in the market right now. So if you want to build a working desktop PC but don't want to spend much on a case, here's a case to take into account.
Micro chassis offers four PCI slots and dual drive bays for budget builders
Xianmai's Pioneer is a micro-sized case that's meant to accommodate M-ATX and ITX boards. It comes in at 296 x 188 x 358mm, making it quite compact in footprint, yet still offering standard expansion features. One thing that's notable with the Pioneer is that it has 4 PCI expansion slots — that's rare for a case of this size.
Specifications
- Form Factor: M-ATX / ITX
- Dimensions: 296 x 188 x 358mm
- CPU Cooler Height Limit: 160mm
- GPU Length Limit: 275mm
- PSU Length Limit: 140mm
As for the supported components, here are some of the internal clearance specifications: Up to 160mm for CPU cooler Up to 275mm for GPU Maximum PSU length is 140mm There's 1x 120mm rear exhaust fan pre-installed. It also comes with some storage and IO as follows:
1x 2.5" drive 1x 3.5" drive Front IO: 1x USB-A 3.0 1x USB-A 2.0 Again, these are the basic IO and storage offerings, but still necessary for most standard peripherals. The Xianmai Pioneer is now available to purchase in China via JD.com. It was released on October 17, 2024 and for that listed price. It's another interesting PC case addition to the budget PC cases market, especially with an emphasis on the M-ATX variety.
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