Pros And Cons

Pros

Distinguished appearance Effective cooling concept (BTX) Easy access for system build-out Quiet during normal operation

Cons

Large dimensions Poor availability in the United States

Ratings

Gigabyte CB91
Weighting	Category	Results achieved
30%	Configuration	85%
30%	Ergonomics	95%
15%	Noise levels	85%
5%	Value	85%
10%	Design	75%
10%	Service	85%
	Total result	87%

Conclusion

With its CB91, Gigabyte shows that the BTX form factor is a workable design even in a barebones PC. In an SFF-PC where effective ventilation can represent an engineering feat, the CB91's BTX form factor allows for quiet and effective cooling of hardware components. We quickly got used to its oversized dimensions, and were able to make good use of its two 5.25" drive bays. The new-fangled opening mechanism, which is especially helpful when building out this SFF-PC, serves as a good model for other designers to follow. It's not only simple to use, but is also very practical.

You can grab the CB91 for around £180, depending on where you shop, and that's much in line what you'd expect from the likes of Shuttle.

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