I’ve never ventured into building a PC smaller than a MicroATX, but Mini-ITX designs have a unique allure that’s hard to resist. If you have a budget 3D printer, you can skip the trip to MicroCenter and print your own Mini-ITX case at home.
The Kubic is a sleek, small form factor PC case for Mini-ITX motherboards, featuring a cubic design with a nostalgic NES look, thanks to WhoIsLudwig’s creative color and finish choices. With its adorable handle, it also resembles a GameCube. Tom’s Hardware highlighted this innovative design.
Although not the first of its kind, the Kubic stands out because none of its pieces exceed 170x170mm, making it suitable for small 3D printers like the Bambu A1. Despite its small size, it supports a double-slot discrete GPU up to 220mm long, allowing for powerful hardware configurations.
This case isn’t meant for an overclocked gaming setup, though. It relies on a single 140mm fan for cooling, which may not suffice for a high-powered CPU with a one-fan liquid cooling system. WhoIsLudwig offers three front plate options: bare, USB, or audio jack.
To build the case, you’ll need screws, brass inserts, electrical switches for the power buttons, a USB header for front ports, basic hand tools, a soldering iron, your PC components, and a 140mm fan. The entire build uses 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds) of 3D printer filament, with detailed instructions provided by the creator.