The Mugitya FE9 Might Be the Most Beautiful RTX 5090 Case Yet. Just Don’t Plan on Upgrading.
Most small PC cases look like a compromise. The Mugitya FE9 looks like the graphics card is the whole point.
The FE9 is a CNC-machined aluminum Mini-ITX case built around NVIDIA’s Founders Edition cards, including the RTX 5090. YouTuber Devyn Johnston built an RTX 5090 gaming PC in one, and the result is one of the most striking small PCs we have seen: the card’s fans and X-shaped design sit on full display, and the whole machine stands on your desk like a piece of hardware sculpture.
It is also a very specific product. It fits only a short list of cards, the cheapest version is sold out, and the design leaves little room for changing your mind later.
What the FE9 is
The FE9 is sold by ZCOOI under the Mugitya name. Its listing specifies CNC 6063 aluminum with black or silver anodizing and a gray-gold finish on the nameplate and front panel. TechEBlog reports the case is about 56 mm thick across the top and 79 mm at the base.
| Spec | Listed |
|---|---|
| Material | CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Motherboard | Mini-ITX |
| Power supply | SFX / SFX-L |
| Compatible GPUs | RTX 5080 FE, RTX 5090 FE, PRO6000 |
| Max CPU cooler height | 50mm (49mm for AMD) |
| Fans | 2× 6010 60mm fans only |
| Chassis weight | 6.5 kg |
| Included | PCIe riser, two types of feet, aluminum screwdriver handle, aluminum carry case |
That GPU list matters most. This is not a case with a clearance number you can shop against. It supports named Founders Edition and PRO cards, and most RTX 5090 models are not on the list. If you do not already own a compatible card, buying the case first is a gamble.
The price depends on which one you can actually buy
You may see this case described as about $465. That was the black model’s price, and it was sold out when we checked. Only one configuration was available.
| Version | Listed price | Status on October 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Black | $465 | Sold out |
| Silver | $480 | Sold out |
| Black with Loki power panel | $499 | Sold out |
| Silver with Loki power panel | $515 | Available |
ZCOOI says its shipping fee includes taxes. It also warns that it cannot guarantee the aluminum carry case arrives undamaged in cross-border shipping, only the chassis inside it.
Can it really cool an RTX 5090?
In this build, it appears to. TechEBlog’s write-up of Johnston’s build reports the following figures. PCGeek has not tested the case, and one build does not predict yours.
| Test | GPU | CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Evil Requiem | Around 500 W, 71-74 °C | Not reported |
| Cyberpunk at 5120 x 2160 with ray tracing | Roughly 500 W, 71-72 °C | Nearly 80 °C |
| Cyberpunk at 1440p | 430-450 W, 67 °C | Not reported |
| The Witcher 3 Remastered | 230-240 W, 54 °C | Peak 70 °C |
The build used an RTX 5090 Founders Edition, ASUS ROG Strix X870I, 7800X3D, a Corsair SF1000 power supply and a 47 mm Thermalright AXP90-X47 cooler. The article reports about 43 decibels on average, an occasional electrical hum from the power supply, and CPU temperatures above 95 °C during shader compilation before settling.
One detail to confirm before buying: ZCOOI lists “2× 6010 60mm fans only”, while TechEBlog says the case cannot take additional case fans. Check what fan mounting your build can use.
PCGeek’s take: buy it for the design, and be honest about that
The FE9 is beautiful because it refuses to hide the card. That same idea creates its limits. TechEBlog notes that changing the GPU later means a full teardown, and that everything must fit precisely for the case to close.
For someone with a Founders Edition card who wants a statement piece, that can be a fair trade. For someone who upgrades often or wants the easiest possible build, a conventional case is the smarter buy. Before ordering, confirm your exact GPU, cooler height and power supply against the listing.
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Editorial product report, not a hands-on review. PCGeek has not tested the FE9. Cover image: frame from Devyn Johnston’s YouTube video.
