The ENVISION is a micro-ATX case model from the Malaysian brand Slev. It’s described as a robust case with industrial-grade design which is perfect for users who prioritize durability, versatility, and a minimalist aesthetic. Let’s find out what you can expect from this enclosure.
Slev ENVISION
The ENVISION comes in a sleek design. This is especially pronounce with the curved front panel that spans to the side and continued to the back of the case.
Not a fan of the circular perforation at the back panel. You can’t mount any fans at that spot and I doubt if we need any sort of passive airflow at the back of the motherboard.
Another stand out characteristic of the case is the metal handle bars, reminiscent of a Mac Pro.
The bottom bars are padded with rubber feet to keep the case in place and reducing the vibration. Do notice the side panel is secured in place with two screws at the bottom.
Apart from the obvious perforations for airflow. There are quite a number of screw holes aligned for various components such as one 3.5-inch drive or two 2.5-inch drives. Alternatively, you can also mount two 120mm fans or three 92mm fans at the bottom panel.
Remarkable front panel I/O that includes:
- Combo audio jack
- USB 2.0 (Type-A)
- 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A)
- USB 3.0 (Type-C)
The Build
Things to get started with the build. The case should include two pieces of PSU mounting bracket for SFX or ATX power supplies.
Speaking of which, the first thing we do is to dismantle everything from the case. This is the easiest way to build a small form factor PC as you would study how each components would mount into place and then plan which piece goes in first.
The ENVISION comes with three 92mm ARGB fans, do keep in mind that one of the fan is the master fan whereby the rest of the two would daisy-chain off from it. The fans are powered by a single Molex power connector. I don’t quite understand why do we need ARGB for a case that barely shows the internal components, the additional ARGB cable only gets in the way when you’re trying to cable manage.
While I’m not sure about the costing but I would rather have a simple fan controller / hub that manages these fans via PWM. Nonetheless, having three included fans should get you started with a decent air flow setup.
Since the power supply would be mounted at the front with the power switch tucked away, make sure the power cable is connected securely and switch on the power supply. I would recommend getting a SFX power supply as the smaller form factor and shorter cables will help with the cable management.
As mentioned earlier, the rear panel is a single piece of metal that spans from the front to the back. Hence, a dedicated motherboard tray is absent from this case. That goes to show the importance of a SFX power supply in this build. Smaller PSU and shorter cables are the key to easier cable management in small cases!
We have opted to use an mATX motherboard to showcase the build since I believe users who decides to get this case are trying to build a small form factor PC without splurging on ITX builds. Besides, mATX motherboards would offer the most bang for the buck.
You have two routes with the CPU cooling, 240mm AIO or tower cooler with maximum 135mm height. If you’re using ATX power supply, then you’re left with just the tower cooler option.
Depending on your GPU length, you will need to work on the cable management to sort out some space.
The use of molex connector for the fans is not helpful when it comes to managing the PSU cables.
Nonetheless we manage to squeeze everything into the package, including a 240mm AIO cooler. One thing to take note of the side fan/radiator mount is that, you would need to remove the rear fan before you could secure the bracket to the case.
The PCIe I/O cover is break-off type. Nothing major since in most cases, these I/O cover would no longer needed as the slot is occupied by the GPU.
Build Experience
While there are some shortcomings such as the lack of dust filter or tool-less design, but those are not major deal-breakers.
Black colour – SRP RM189
White colour – SRP RM199
The Slev ENVISION offers an outstanding value for those who are looking to build a small form factor PC. The support for wide range of components also makes it an intriguing upgrade path as you migrate your existing system into this case and upgrade the components down the road. You do need to take note of the challenges of building one since small form factor PCs are like a complex building block.
Pros:
- Sleek design
- Remarkable front I/O option
- Air-flow focused design
- Included three fans
- Competitive price tag
Cons:
- Molex-powered fans
- Lack of dust filters
Those who are interested to purchase this product can refer to their official dealer list.
