IN WIN Chopin BQ 696 Silver

Compact but effective

I reused an old mini-itx gamer config to turn it into a server with this box.

Positive points :
- The power supply is efficient and inaudible at low load: 18W at Idle with a Core i5-4670K (1 hdd, 1 ssd, no screen or usb device connected). This is 2-3W less than my 80+ power supply which was 450W.
- The power supply is powerful enough to power any type of CPU
- the disks do not suffer from the heat of the processor, thanks to their separate compartment

The small defects :
- the disk compartment has lost space because of the old slim optical drive slot; and there is a little too much disassembly to do to change a disk (1 cage to remove, with its screw which is of little interest); reworked, the compartment could fit 3 disks without worry, and save 4-5mm of height
- a few more millimetres would allow a greater compatibility with the ventirads

In summary: I am very happy with this 3.5L case, with its efficient and very discreet power supply, perfect for server, mediacenter or multimedia use.

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by ArtemK
Posted on 1 Feb 2022

Bought on 31 Mar 2020 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

Very good box

Very good case for a mITX configuration without CG (ideal HTPC or desktop PC), with a 80 bronze power supply supplied. A Noctua NH-L9a to cool the whole thing. 1 NVMe SSD and 2 2.5" HDDs inside, it heats up a bit, but without reaching extreme temperatures (proc Ryszen 2200G). The assembly is a bit long, but no particular difficulty. Think about the order of the assembly of the parts (pass the cables for the HDDs before fixing the CM in the case). I have had it for over a year, connected to the TV

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by Jimmy
Posted on 21 Sep 2020

Bought on 8 Mar 2019 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8

Top quality case

Quality inwin!
For the mini itx config without graphics card, the choice is quickly made. Top design, it breathes quality.
For the installation you will need little fingers or care for the management cable.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea to use the system as a stand-alone unit or as a stand-alone unit.
I'm happy with my purchase.

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by XavierD
Posted on 20 Jul 2020

Bought on 19 Jun 2020 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

Leaving with an apu.

Configured with a ryzen 3200g. The radbox delivered by AMD fits!
The supplied power supply is silent.

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by Joel Q
Posted on 7 Apr 2020

Bought on 24 Nov 2019 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

Elegance and compactness

You choose this equipment to have a small PC, so you have to take your time to install everything properly. As there is no room for an internal video card, you have to choose wisely your motherboard, your processor, your hard drives and your fan. Once everything is installed the whole thing is a superb beast and runs very quietly, with impressive cooling. I bought another one to install a second PC. The case is top notch for me.

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by adrienS
Posted on 5 Nov 2019

Bought on 9 Oct 2019 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8

Good little box but...

Good case for a mini ITX solution that takes up very very little space... but, there is always a but...
I thought the case was fanless so after mounting only the fan of the ventilator, however no! it is not specified that the power supply has a small fan that shakes a little (a little not even a plane ^^) when it is solicited a little too much. The rest is just perfect.
The cable management is a little complicated but feasible.
Config : Ryzen 5 3400G + gigabyte B450 I AORUS PRO WIFI + 16 Go of DDR4 + noctua NH-L9a.

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by Tomas S
Posted on 16 Sep 2019

Bought on 8 Jul 2019 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 7

Very nice case!

My father wanted me to build him a PC and wanted it to be very compact. So I decided on this case. I'm not really disappointed: you can hardly get smaller for an ITX format, and I find the case really nice.

The assembly is a bit tricky when it comes to routing the cables. In particular, I found it easier to fit the motherboard into the case by removing the RAM, then to mount the RAM afterwards. It's not easy, but it's manageable. Once mounted, it works very well, it's quiet (only one fan for the CPU, and it will probably be a Noctua because there are not many that fit!)

Again, very nice case, especially since there are stickers to customize the colour. Very nice!

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by Id2ndR
Posted on 15 Jun 2019

Bought on 3 Jun 2019 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8

Compact but effective

I reused an old mini-itx gamer config to turn it into a server with this box.

Positive points :
- The power supply is efficient and inaudible at low load: 18W at Idle with a Core i5-4670K (1 hdd, 1 ssd, no screen or usb device connected). This is 2-3W less than my 80+ power supply which was 450W.
- The power supply is powerful enough to power any type of CPU
- the disks do not suffer from the heat of the processor, thanks to their separate compartment

The small defects :
- the disk compartment has lost space because of the old slim optical drive slot; and there is a little too much disassembly to do to change a disk (1 cage to remove, with its screw which is of little interest); reworked, the compartment could fit 3 disks without worry, and save 4-5mm of height
- a few more millimetres would allow a greater compatibility with the ventirads

In summary: I am very happy with this 3.5L case, with its efficient and very discreet power supply, perfect for server, mediacenter or multimedia use.

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by Didier C
Posted on 27 Jul 2018

Bought on 22 Jun 2018 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9

Not disappointed, it is really "mimi".

Very attractive appearance, very high quality. Mounted with:
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G Wraith Stealth Edition (3.5 GHz)
G.Skill RipJaws 5 Series Red 8 GB (2x 4 GB) DDR4
ASRock Fatal1ty AB350 Gaming ITX/ac

Of course, the wiring is not easy, but even with big fingers, nothing is insurmountable ;-)

NB = With the Ryzen 2400G, you have to remove (with the tip of a screwdriver) the upper part of the ventirad (where the AMD logo is) to be able to close the case, and there is about 2 to 3mm between the case grid and the ventirad.

If you have the budget... because well, 100€ is not cheap... but on my desk, the rendering is great!

I only put 4*, because of the price, and the fact that there is no "reset" button

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General information	Product name	IN WIN Chopin BQ 696 Silver
	Brand	IN WIN
	Model	BQ696 SILVER
Main characteristics	Graphic card max. length	0 mm
	Max height CPU fan	43 mm
	Power format	N/A
	Case format	Mini tower
	Use	Media Center
	Use	Mini PC
	Material	Steel
	Material	Aluminum
	Motherboard format	Mini ITX
	Power supply supplied	Yes
	Power	150 W
	Power connector(s)	1 X +12V (Power supply P8 - 2 x P4)
		2 X Serial ATA power supply
		1 X ATX 20 + 4 Pin
Design	Case color	Silver
	Front color	Silver
	Glass	No
	LED RGB	No
	Water cooling compatible	No
Expansion slots	Number of PCI slots	0
	Low profile	No
	Number of 2.5" slots	2
Front connectivity	Location of expansion ports	Front
	Connector(s) available	Microphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
		Headphone (3.5mm Jack Female)
		2 X USB 3.0
Water cooling	AIO radiator compatibility	N/A
Physical characteristics	Width	76 mm
	Height	225 mm
	Depth	196 mm
	Weight	2.2 kg
	Volume	3.4 l
Warranties	Commercial warranty	Seller 2 years
Warranties	Legal warranty	See terms & conditions

Mini ITX aluminium enclosure with 150W power supply - USB3.0 - Silver

Overview

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Customer reviews

IN WIN Chopin: The Mini-ITX case with a spectacular design!

Sleek aluminium design!

General information

Product name

Brand

Model

Main characteristics

Graphic card max. length

Max height CPU fan

Power format

Case format

Use

Material

Motherboard format

Power supply supplied

Power

Power connector(s)

Design

Case color

Front color

Glass

LED RGB

Water cooling compatible

Expansion slots

Number of PCI slots

Low profile

Number of 2.5" slots

Front connectivity

Location of expansion ports

Connector(s) available

Water cooling

AIO radiator compatibility

Physical characteristics

Width

Height

Depth

Weight

Volume

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Legal warranty

Very good box

Top quality case

Leaving with an apu.

Elegance and compactness

Good little box but...

Very nice case!

Compact but effective

Not disappointed, it is really "mimi".