--- product_id: 543146946 title: "Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black" brand: "rackchoice" price: "NZ$670" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Rackchoice" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/543146946-aluminium-1u-mini-itx-server-rackmount-chassis-black store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Supports 1x 3.5” HDD or 2x 2.5” SSD 9.84” ultra-compact depth 2x 40mm fans, expandable to 3 Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black **Brand:** rackchoice **Price:** NZ$670 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Compact power, professional edge — own your space, own the server game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black by rackchoice - **How much does it cost?** NZ$670 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/543146946-aluminium-1u-mini-itx-server-rackmount-chassis-black) ## Best For - rackchoice enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rackchoice brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Mini-ITX Ready:** Perfectly tailored for compact, efficient motherboard builds. - • **Space-Savvy 1U Design:** Maximize your rack or desktop space without compromise. - • **Durable & Customizable:** Sleek black aluminum chassis with a customizable I/O plate for professional-grade personalization. - • **Flexible Storage Options:** Choose between high-capacity HDD or speedy dual SSD setups. - • **Optimized Cooling System:** Front-to-back airflow with expandable fans keeps your server cool under pressure. ## Overview The rackchoice Aluminium 1U Mini ITX Server Rackmount Chassis is a sleek, durable black aluminum case designed for space-conscious IT pros and home lab enthusiasts. With a minimal 9.84” depth, it supports Mini-ITX motherboards and flexible storage configurations (1x 3.5” HDD or 2x 2.5” SSDs). Equipped with 2x 40mm fans (expandable to 3) and a hidden front grille, it ensures efficient cooling. The customizable I/O plate and USB 3.0/Type-C support make it a versatile, professional-grade solution for compact server setups. ## Description The Rackchoice 1U Compact Server/Desktop mini-ITX Chassis is engineered for tech enthusiasts, small business IT setups, and home lab builders seeking a versatile, compact solution. Designed with space efficiency in mind, this chassis measures only 9.84” in depth, making it ideal for tight server racks and desktop setups alike. It’s crafted from durable black aluminum, offering both professional aesthetics and rugged protection for your valuable components Versatile Compatibility and Flexible Storage: Built to support Mini-ITX motherboards (6.7 x 6.7”), this chassis allows for flexible configurations tailored to your needs. It features an internal drive bay that can hold either 1x 3.5” HDD or 2x 2.5” SSDs, letting you choose between storage capacity or faster SSD performance—perfect for dynamic environments where data storage options vary Enhanced Cooling and Accessibility: The Rackchoice Chassis is equipped with 2x 40mm fans (expandable to 3) and a hidden front grille that ensures front-to-back airflow, keeping critical components cool and stable under load. The front panel includes 2x USB 2.0 ports, offering convenient access for peripherals, tools, or other devices. With optimized airflow, it’s designed to handle high-performance hardware without overheating Customizable and Professional-Grade Build: Constructed from high-quality black aluminum, this chassis is designed for long-lasting durability and a professional appearance. The included customizable I/O plate allows users to tailor the chassis to specific hardware configurations, making it adaptable for various IT setups. Whether used as a rackmount server or desktop unit, this chassis adapts to your space and needs seamlessly Ideal for Business and Home IT Use: With its compact design, robust build, and flexible configurations, the Rackchoice 1U Chassis is the perfect solution for business IT professionals and home lab enthusiasts alike. Its modular and versatile design empowers users to create compact server solutions that meet their exact specifications. Designed for reliability and ease of use, it’s the ideal addition to any IT setup where space is at a premium Review: Awesome 1U case 4Ur specific use case! - The case itself is pretty will built, can handle ITX boards with a Flex style PSU inside it, and has space for either 2.5/3.5 drives and/or PCIe single spot cards via riser cables. Have mine setup for a Pf Sense based Router on an old i5 4th gen Unrelated but dammit I just saw the newer version now has USBc port on front AND costs $40 less than what I paid 😭. Y'all are living the dream now. Easy 5-stars given the price point its at now, was about to give it 4-star since I assumed it was still 80+tax POINTS TO TAKE NOTE OF: 👉This case does not use those horrible blue indicator LED's ANYWHERE! Rare win for cheap cases. 👉THE STOCK FANS ARE BAD AND YOU SHOULDN'T USE THEM. They're very loud thanks to the semi-restrictive front panel intake and cheap fan design, and not efficient at all at moving air. Just do yourself a favor and turn off your brain, buy 1-3 Noctua 40mm fans, and don't think deeper into it. You'll thank me later 👉No dust filters! The front panel captures some amount of dust but other than that its straight through 👉With Noctua fans, it could totally work for those CPU coolers that servers use which rely on air moving over them rapidly. The front has enough opening to suck air in and rear has a lot of open grill to push it 👉If you need to take off front panel for any reason, such as replacing fans, take your time and be prepared to get annoyed by it. 👉Your cooler options are SUPER MICRO compared to other cases. There's basically the passive copper ones + the intale Noctuas blowing air as fast as they can , or certain models of SuperMicro coolers that have a low profile blower fan attached to them. There might be other options for newer CPU platforms. For reference, the tiny thin rinky dink intel stock cooler is too call to fit in this case, along with most other Low Profile coolers. 👉Using both the PCIe slot cutout as well as storage drives can get tight depending on what expansion card you plan to use so double check heights Overall happy with it even though mines the older gen and cost more. Fits into a rack, way cheaper than literally every other 1U alternative, half depth means its super versatile in terms of non-rack spots you can dump it onto, and someone with high amount of money and low amount of sanity could likely shove a RTX4070 and R7 7950x in here if they dont mind server-like fan noise, or super funky watercooling setup with those rare 1U radiators Review: Short 1U with great space - This case is serving as a PBS server. I made some executive decision for drive lay out and it paid off. The PSU has shorted cable but still has a hard time keep the case flush; because of the extra wires. Be warned, 1u's do not fit standard I/o shield and this one comes with a mesh grate to cut to fit; I left it open for better air flow. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | rackchoice | | Case Type | Desktop | | Colour | black | | Material | Aluminium | | Motherboard Compatibility | mini itx , mini-itx | | Power Supply Mounting Type | Front Mount | ## Product Details - **Brand:** rackchoice - **Motherboard Compatibility:** mini itx,mini-itx - **Case Type:** Desktop - **Colour:** black - **Material:** Aluminium ## Images ![Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zzZNVLVqL.jpg) ![Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eoAfB-veL.jpg) ![Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wmMSCxT3L.jpg) ![Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fH17DyinL.jpg) ![Aluminium 1u Mini ITX Server rackmount Chassis,Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QIAoLwo9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome 1U case 4Ur specific use case! *by I***R on 1 September 2025* The case itself is pretty will built, can handle ITX boards with a Flex style PSU inside it, and has space for either 2.5/3.5 drives and/or PCIe single spot cards via riser cables. Have mine setup for a Pf Sense based Router on an old i5 4th gen Unrelated but dammit I just saw the newer version now has USBc port on front AND costs $40 less than what I paid 😭. Y'all are living the dream now. Easy 5-stars given the price point its at now, was about to give it 4-star since I assumed it was still 80+tax POINTS TO TAKE NOTE OF: 👉This case does not use those horrible blue indicator LED's ANYWHERE! Rare win for cheap cases. 👉THE STOCK FANS ARE BAD AND YOU SHOULDN'T USE THEM. They're very loud thanks to the semi-restrictive front panel intake and cheap fan design, and not efficient at all at moving air. Just do yourself a favor and turn off your brain, buy 1-3 Noctua 40mm fans, and don't think deeper into it. You'll thank me later 👉No dust filters! The front panel captures some amount of dust but other than that its straight through 👉With Noctua fans, it could totally work for those CPU coolers that servers use which rely on air moving over them rapidly. The front has enough opening to suck air in and rear has a lot of open grill to push it 👉If you need to take off front panel for any reason, such as replacing fans, take your time and be prepared to get annoyed by it. 👉Your cooler options are SUPER MICRO compared to other cases. There's basically the passive copper ones + the intale Noctuas blowing air as fast as they can , or certain models of SuperMicro coolers that have a low profile blower fan attached to them. There might be other options for newer CPU platforms. For reference, the tiny thin rinky dink intel stock cooler is too call to fit in this case, along with most other Low Profile coolers. 👉Using both the PCIe slot cutout as well as storage drives can get tight depending on what expansion card you plan to use so double check heights Overall happy with it even though mines the older gen and cost more. Fits into a rack, way cheaper than literally every other 1U alternative, half depth means its super versatile in terms of non-rack spots you can dump it onto, and someone with high amount of money and low amount of sanity could likely shove a RTX4070 and R7 7950x in here if they dont mind server-like fan noise, or super funky watercooling setup with those rare 1U radiators ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short 1U with great space *by R***E on 23 May 2025* This case is serving as a PBS server. I made some executive decision for drive lay out and it paid off. The PSU has shorted cable but still has a hard time keep the case flush; because of the extra wires. Be warned, 1u's do not fit standard I/o shield and this one comes with a mesh grate to cut to fit; I left it open for better air flow. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid 1U case for network appliance build. *by L***N on 24 September 2025* Nice looking, solid 1u case. Depending on your specific power supply, you may have only just enough room to accommodate the cables. Including the appropriate right-angle PCIe riser would have saved some additional guesswork, but the price still hard to beat. ## Frequently Bought Together - 1.Rackchoice 1U Compact Server/Desktop mini-ITX Chassis - 9.84" Depth,Supports Mini-ITX Motherboard, Business IT Use, Black - Apevia ITX-AP300W Mini-ITX/Flex ATX / 1U 300W for POS AIO System Desktop Gaming Server Small Form Factor (Flex ITX) Computer Power Supply --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/543146946-aluminium-1u-mini-itx-server-rackmount-chassis-black](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/543146946-aluminium-1u-mini-itx-server-rackmount-chassis-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-16*