Micro ATX Case PC Case: MATX Case Mini PC ITX Desktop Computer Case Support Micro ATX MATX DTX ITX Mini PC with USB3.0, Support 3.5'' HDD (Black)

I can't wait to build this one. It's so simple and wastes no metal anywhere. I've built PCs dating back to the early 90s when they would use enough steel that you could melt it down and probably build a truck! This case is so simple and to the point. I like building gaming PCs once in a while but I also like to build a fast but still efficient machine too. This is going to be just that. I've been seeing reviews giving it less stars because it's not as tough as a safe. It's not supposed to be. I've gone through countless PCs in my life and I've never once relied on the strength of the steel case to hold my car up while I changed a tire or anything like that. I came close once but that's a story for another time. If you need a simple case that will hold your PC together, this is going to be it. I can do cable management but to be honest, not one person has ever come to my house and commented on what the inside of my computer looks like. I've waited but gave up. The only review I read that helped mentioned that if your motherboard's SATA ports point outward instead of straight up, you'll need to get some 90-degree connected SATA cables. Very smart. Thanks to whoever wrote that.

This is a small case with no provision for 5.25 inch devices, it barely has room for 1 3.5" disk, although it claims to have room for 3 of them. However, the other 2 would block airflow from the 120mm fans in the front if you were to install them. So only one is practical. Same can be said for SSD drives. The case will fit only Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX motherboards but the Micro-ATX motherboards need to be chosen with care.That's because most Micro-ATX motherboards put the slot for the video card in what would be the 3rd PCI-e slot position which would make getting a video card of any significant size in the case difficult. Not to mention problematic airflow for the video card if it were in the 3rd PCI-e slot position. I used a H310 LGA 1151 Micro-ATX motherboard made by ASHATA which has the video card slot in the first PCI-e slot position, just like a Mini-ITX motherboard would. That particular motherboard doesn't have the best ratings, mostly because the documentation is non-existent but every connector is a "standard" configuration. A person may need to do an internet look up for the front panel connector layout for reference. It's nicely color coded.I built this system out of mostly used or older parts I had laying around from past builds. The power supply is noisy as the PSU is old enough that the fan runs at full speed all the time. And I added a speed controller for the other fans so that they didn't run at full speed all the time. Much quieter! I used older low wattage devices, a 35w CPU a 50w video card and an old 380w PSU, more than enough power for my components. However, if you wanted to, and as the case uses a standard ATX sized PSU, you could put in much higher wattage components. As you can see from the photo there is lots of room for a significantly sized CPU heat sync. You'd have to be careful about the length of the video card though.I have only 2 complaints. The first is that the front panel does not let enough air flow through. I wish there was a .25" hole in the middle of each square where the fans mount. This could be a problem if higher wattage components are used. And secondly, the audio/mic ports on the front panel don't work, but that could be a problem with the MB. I don't know which.My overall impression is that as long as you're using moderately powered devices it's a good case for a modern build that doesn't need any 5.25" devices and doesn't need any more storage that the one NVME drive and one 3.5" HDD drive. And I'd recommend using a Mini-ITX motherboard to insure easy GPU placement and airflow to it. High powered equipment will fit, but I'd have concern about total airflow through the case.I will use this case again if it fits the parameters for any next build. I like it.

This is a cheap case, but it's all metal, black, and cubish, so it's sort of like having an XBOX series X but without the system OS restrictions. The down side is it does not leave much room for fans if you are using a Mini, and you can't use most NVIDIA cards, but AMD's smaller offerings fit fine. Which is why I sent mind back because the NVIDIA I had would not fit. Now I wish I would have sold the NVIDIA and bought an AMD.

Super cheap super easy to work with and fits micro atx, slim atx and full atx. Very happy with it thanks!'

First, I will say, the price is nice, and it's size isn't bad for what I'm doing. I'm building a Plex server, so it doesn't need to be big or flashy. Just need a place to put my stuff.That being said...I don't like that the motherboard has to sit so low to the bottom of the case, which made it very difficult to wire the IO panel for me. My hand had no room to maneuver, and I was very frustrated, and I have small hands. The picture I provided can show you what I'm talking about.I also don't like that the PSU is top mounted, with virtually no support. Held in place simply by four short screws. Now, maybe this is common in top mounted PSU cases. But, there's no reason to not add an attic, something to let it rest on. I'm looking at this thing and I'm instantly worried that it's going to break the screws free from this case and fall on the fan, and basically destroy the mobo. Additionally, I was confused at the placement of an air intake at the bottom of the case, seemingly where the PSU fan would sit.That's not to say that this case is useless, I'm sure I can slap a few components together down the line and turn it into a fine learning lab. But I'm going with the Cooler Master Q300L for this particular build.

Case works perfectly.

It would be a good breadbox maybe. There is an entire row of holes missing in the case to even mount an MAtx motherboard. No cable management as the back of the case is really where you’re suppose to mount motherboard. Screws supplied don’t even fit motherboard standoffs. Functionality is really useless.

Pretty Good case easy to build in as long as you use the right motherboard. I do recommend getting a motherboard that has sata pointing upwards makes things easier. Temps aren’t to bad it never overheats for me even at 2k gaming. I do wish it had small legs at the bottom and place for a small fan it will things a lot cooler