Montech may not be as prominent as Lian Li, Phanteks, or Corsair, but it’s known for fashionable budget PC cases. The company is also apparently not one to shy away from controversial design choices. Just look at the Computex 2024 announcement of the Montech HS01 Mini, a small form factor case trimmed in leather.
Yes, that’s correct. Rather than going with wood (the current “it” material) for accents, the HS01 Mini sports bold diagonal swaths of leather along its sides. Additionally, a thin strip highlights the front ports, while a charming strap forms a carrying handle.
Without that handle, the less charitable might have gotten away with mocking comments about this case’s looks (I can hear the references to cows and sheer ugliness already). But the carrying strap gives the HS01 Mini the air of practical haute couture.
And sensible it is, as surprisingly large hardware can fit inside the diminutive interior. The HS01 Mini accommodates a top-mounted 360 radiator, both regular and back-connect micro-ATX motherboards, and apparently GPUs up to four slots in width (!). You can also choose three different positions for the power supply. When this SFF chassis launches in Q2 of 2025 (sigh) for a estimated price of $95.90, you’ll be able to choose between white and black colors. The black colorway might end up even more chic than the white version—a little more understated hi-fi vibes.
At least, I think so. And any of my friends who might tell me otherwise if I end up with an HS01 Mini are welcome to find my front door and show themselves out.