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)

Perfect size for what I wanted to build
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.

Can’t beat for the $$$
Great case for a PC that is very small !

Good Micro ATX case.
Good inexpensive case for a smaller form factor. I will fit an mATX MOBO, but it is a very tight fit and you cannot install the front case fans easily. I had to make a custom bracket to fit the 2 120mm fans I’m using.

Cheapest case ever
This think is made of metal not much thicker than aluminum foil. It is really small and doesn’t provide an option for optical drives. I will be returning it for a refund and will be buying one of better quality.

I like the case. It takes a full size at power supply which is good for ryzen 7 5800x. But it’s a hot processor and I first ordered 120mmx25 front fans and they didn’t fit so I went with 2 noctuna NF-A12x15 for the front and they fit perfectly but don’t squeeze the case on the front picking up the computer puts enough force that the front panel will touch the spinning fans. They could use washers behind them. just be careful to shut it down before you pick it up to move it and you’ll be fine. The cpu cooler was 7/10 hard to install I first went with a smaller noctuna model number in the photos but replaced it with NH-C14S which is the absolute largest intel/am4/am5 cooler I could install. While tucking the wires to the side I can still add ram and replace the ssd with the cooler installed. I used a micro screwdriver to plug in the cpu fan because it was such a tight spot to get into. I used an extention first from the 120mm fans to help because the large cpu fan barely reached my motherboard plugin. I used a splitter for the two front 120mmx15mm noctuna fans and I put an 80mmx25mm noctuna fan on the back. The temps were at 70 and 80 degrees just running unraid and a single vm with smaller cpu cooler the large cooler keeps idle at 49 degrees c and 60-65 under heavy load running benchmarks which is just fine. This was a quick build but I had to experiment with which fans all fit the fans cost more than the box itself I spent $200 on cooling fans. If I did it again I’d pick a larger box that comes with fans already. But now that it’s already together and running my surveillance system I’m glad it has a small footprint. Enjoy the photos they show which components fit to maximize cooling. I figured 550 was plenty for power supply 105watts for the 5800x and 100w gtx1030 was all I needed for a gpu to run code project ai and agent dvr with ai object detection. I picked up a 2 tb nvme xpg gammix I had laying around and the cpu came from my other server I recently on Amazon purchased ryzen 9 5950x. I wish I could afford to buy another it runs at 35 degrees when the 5800x runs hotter 50 degrees. overall the case is good it can hold all the cooling power u need with special fans and it’s small takes up little room and has the basic no frills look I wanted. It holds 4 ssd 2.5inch and no 3.5 if you put the front fans in which you need for temps. So undecided if I want to order the corsair case and tear this down again and it has 2 3.5 bays plus 2.5 ssd storage and cable management. This case has poor cable management. Better off if I had gotten a modular power supply. But it was a bit over budget. You decide.

This case lives up to its reputation for being cramped, so be prepared for a challenging build process. Ensure all your RAM is properly seated before installing anything else, as accessing components becomes significantly harder once everything is in place.My build includes three HDDs—two mounted at the front and one at the bottom. While I managed some basic cable management by routing harnesses between the bottom front drive and the case, it’s far from ideal. The case lacks sufficient mounting points for a micro-ATX motherboard, which caused noticeable flexing when connecting SATA cables. Installing RAM after mounting the motherboard also felt precarious, adding to the sense of compromise in the design.Mounting the bottom HDD was particularly difficult. The drive sits flush against the case floor, leaving no clearance for my PSU’s 90° SATA power connectors. After much trial and error, I found a workaround using three standoffs as spacers to raise the drive. Without this adjustment, connecting power would have been almost impossible. Additionally, the openings for PCIe expansion cards, such as GPUs, are poorly aligned with the motherboard slots. This misalignment makes installation trickier than necessary and adds to the overall frustrations of working with this case.The case also amplifies noise from my enterprise-grade HDD, especially when placed on an MDF desk, due to the rigid mounting.Despite these issues, the case has its positives. It’s solidly built and surprisingly sturdy, with a square and precise frame—qualities not always found in cases at this price point. However, the lack of space for cable management, poor airflow, and alignment issues make it less suited for those prioritizing ease of assembly and cooling efficiency.