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 first bought this case when I wanted a more compact case to sell a server I no longer needed. This was very cheap and I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something I was just going to sell. Well, the case looks nice and is really the perfect size for a compact micro-ATX or mini-ITX based computer that has some extra components that require something bigger than the smallest form factor cases. This case is nothing particularly fancy but it does the job well.I liked this case so much I bought another one to use for one of my own servers that I'm keeping. I'll buy it again when I build another server for myself. Just goes to show that something doesn't need to be expensive to be good.

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.

For the price, freaken amazing. This case works well and I was able to fit what I needed. Very good for budge build.PC:CPU - Ryzen 5800xMobo - Gigabyte B550M KCPU Cooler - Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 MiniRam - TeamGroup T-Force 16gbM.2 - Crucial P3 Plus 1tbPSU - Thermaltake Smart 600W ATX

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.

I bought because I was building a new computer and I needed stuff ASAP, so for $30ish it does the job however it’s small and the area for drives is held by one screw. There’s no case fans or instructions for any new builders. I’m also keeping the side off for extra ventilation.

Doesn’t fit an MATX board. Tried two and they made contact with the front panel io solder if I line up the stand offs. If I didn’t line up the stand offs I could screw it down but no contact made.

I bought this to build a small media PC for inside the TV stand. It's really shallow front to back to that helps where you have a need for a PC that's not deep. Just make sure you get a Micro-ATX (mATX) motherboard. If you are squeezed for space, don't forget to get power/HDMI/other cables with right-angled plugs so that you don't crush the cables behind the PC. Looks good and at under $40, how can you complain?