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Black steel ATX mid-tower case, solid side panel, three pre-installed 120mm fans

DIYPC

DIYPC DIY-S05-BK ATX mid-tower PC case, black

SKU CH-YB36-PM48B MPN DIY-S05-BK

ATX mid-tower steel case holds ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, fits GPUs to 370 mm and CPU coolers to 166 mm, includes three 120 mm fans and offers front USB 3.0 plus two USB 2.0 ports

  • Max graphics card length370 mm
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Power supply mountingTop
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Side panel typeWithout Side Window
  • 3.5-inch internal bays2
  • Room for long graphics cards with 370 mm clearance
  • Ready to cool with three 120 mm fans pre-installed
  • Fits ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards
  • Tidy builds via 26 mm cable-routing space
  • Fast front I/O with USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports

ATX mid-tower case for standard builds

The DIYPC DIY-S05-BK is a steel chassis that accepts ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. It ships without a power supply and uses a top-mounted PSU layout. Seven expansion slots give room for full-length add-in cards, while two 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch internal bays handle storage drives.

Thermals, noise and power draw in normal use

Three black 120 mm fans come pre-installed, two at the front and one at the rear, creating a front-to-back airflow path. Two additional 120 mm fan positions on the side panel are available if extra intake is desired. A removable dust filter on the top panel simplifies cleaning without tools.

Behaviour under sustained load

The interior offers 370 mm of graphics card clearance and 166 mm for a CPU cooler, allowing large components to fit without obstruction. An advanced cable management design provides 26 mm of routing space behind the motherboard tray, keeping cables tidy and airflow unimpeded during long sessions. The power supply length limit is 180 mm.

How it compares

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Price $49.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,468 comparable items (median $100.99).
Max graphics card length 370 mm
Lower than about 66% of the 894 comparable items (median 400 mm).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDIYPC
Model nameDIY-S05-BK
Product typeATX Mid Tower
Product colorBlack
Storage
3.5-inch internal bays2
2.5-inch internal bays2
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots7
Front panel ports1 x USB3.0, 2 x USB2.0. HD Audio
Power
Power supply includedNo
Size & build
Max graphics card length370 mm
Housing materialSteel
Power supply mountingTop
Side panel typeWithout Side Window
Fan mounting optionsFront: 2 × 120 mm Black Fan (Pre-installed)
Side: 2 × 120 mm Fan (Optional)
Rear: 1 × 120 mm Black Fan (Pre-Installed)
Shipping weight3.81 kg
Package size475 × 465 × 224 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
CPU cooler height limit166 mm
PSU length limit180 mm
More details
LED lightingNo
Included fansFront - 2 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 120 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the motherboard in this ATX mid-tower and which step do builders often miss?

Mount the ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX board on the included standoffs, then route the 24-pin, CPU and front-panel cables through the 26 mm cable-management cut-outs before securing the side panel; the step most often missed is connecting the top-mounted USB 3.0, dual USB 2.0 and HD audio headers before the board is fully seated.

What maintenance will the DIY-S05-BK need after a few months of use?

Slide out the top magnetic dust filter and rinse or vacuum it; the three pre-installed 120 mm fans (two front, one rear) can be wiped down at the same time, and the two optional side 120 mm mounts stay empty unless you add fans later.

What is the first hardware limit I will hit when running a high-wattage GPU continuously in this case?

The 370 mm maximum GPU length is the first hard stop; cards longer than that will not fit, while the 166 mm CPU cooler ceiling and 180 mm PSU depth remain within typical enthusiast ranges.

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