Nagao announced an ATX power supply unit compatible model "N-FRAME-ITX-APS" of open frame PC case dedicated to Mini-ITX motherboards.

A new variation of Nagao Seisakusho's open frame PC case with the purpose of "attractive PC parts". The ATX power supply compatible model "N-FRAME-ITX-APS" will be released, which says "there have been many requests from users for some time." Supported form factors are Mini-ITX or Mini-DTX. Whereas the conventional model "N-FRAME-ITX" could only be equipped with an SFX power supply unit, the new model is compatible with ATX power supply units up to a depth of 160 mm.

The chassis material is 1.6 mm thick iron with black paint, the drive bay is 2.5 inches x 2, and there are 3 expansion slots. In addition to being able to mount the graphics card vertically (riser cable sold separately), a water-cooled radiator with a maximum size of 240 mm can be installed on one side. When the graphics card is installed vertically, the CPU cooler is limited to a total height of 90 mm. The external dimensions are width 210 mm, depth 190 mm, height 345 mm, and weight about 1.7 kg. The main body is equipped with a handle that is convenient to carry.

Open frame Mini-ITX chassis for PC parts is rather unique looking