HEC 6T Series 6T18BB Black 0.6mm SECC MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case

Pros: Good price, smallest microATX tower I could find, front panel pops off easy for cleaning without attached LED/button cables (the audio, USB, eSATA, and LEDs are slide into place similar to the rear I/O panel), removeable HDD cage that still allows you to have the 2 external drive bays and 2 internal HDDs (aka external 3.5" bays), lightweight and pretty solid, the 'inacurrate' cover venting is actually better as a contiguous strip because you could mount a fan to the ventilation holes, at least the stock 80mm, possibly a 120mm.

Cons: there are sharp edges and the metal can be bent but not so bad that you have to overly worry. I'm extremely disappointed at the lack of mobo standoffs. I'm also disappointed that the described case cover is wrong: the cover I have is grated from top to bottom with no funnel; not that I wanted the funnel but what I bought isn't exactly what I got. Fans: I can't tell if the rear takes a 90mm or 92mm in addition to the standard 80mm. Intake fan is tough: either "mount" it to vent holes between the front cover and metal case not allowing for much flow and barely squeezing in the stock 80mm fan, or flatten the unused speaker tabs and line up the stock 80mm fan so its bottom corner is in the grate hole just above the tab. You could mod the inside of the plastic cover for a bigger fan, but would probably still have flow issues. No way to mount a 120mm fan inside without removing the HDD LED. No reset button, if you care about that, which I don't.

Other Thoughts: Struggled between a 3 and 4 rating, but the lack of mobo mounts, inaccurate description, and lack of intake fan at this price were enough to go down to 3. I'm going to move the stock 80mm to the inside front for intake and get a 90/92mm fan for rear outlet.

Pros: More than enough bays. Lightweight and classic. The case didn't come as described (this could be a con for some). The termal vent for the processor was NOT included and the side panal has much more venting than pictured. I liked this over the specific CPU vent. Also, the 1 vertical HDD bay was actually not present and was replaced with a 2 bay horizontal 3.5 HDD slot. Another great thing since there is mesh on the front for airflow.

Cons: The inside metal is very flexible and the Rosewill PS I bought sits in it uneven.

Other Thoughts: The airflow of this case is truly awesome and it doesn't look bad. Even though they have made changes to the case, it was for the better, just don't be angry when the current description doesn't match the product.

I was able to use 4 of the 6 bays which left some room for upgrading.

Pros: Everything was great about this case.

Cons: None

Pros: Good looking, great price, decent quality, and enough space for a mid range micro build

Cons: The power button is somewhat flimsy and will jam crooked if pushed in the wrong spot, but this is not a huge deal. Also no reset button

Other Thoughts: For the price, it cannot be beat. Just did a build in this case for my parents internet/music computer and everything was super easy to fit and install

Pros: A good no thrills case.

Cons: N/A

Other Thoughts: The Faceplate is plastic and uses somewhat flimsy hook clips. So if you plan to move it a lot you should be aware of the fact to avoid damaging them.

Pros: The best case under $40 dollars, bar none. This case was very well thought out, designed, and manufactured. The metal is thin, but it's not flimsy. I cut a window in the left side panel, and it is still fairly sturdy. I like the option to use either the vertical or horizontal HDD mount, makes this case very versatile. Also, nice touches on the drive cage. If only using one bay, the metal push out tab under it will act as a support. Front panel has USABLE mesh vents that allow flow. There is enough room for some serious hardware, including super duper air heatsinks, all the while being the smallest affordable micro tower I could find. Has better than decent airflow with 3 80mm generic LED sleeve-bearing fans. Packaging was great, considering the value of this case. No damage to the case or box (although that's more the vendor than manufacturer's responsibility). Back to the case, the front panel is astonishing at this price point. The finish is very detailed and uniform, and attractive.

Cons: Not too many cons with this case, but nothing is perfect, so here goes. The metal is thin. I like that personally being that it's easier to mod, but get the cutting and fitment right the first time, because this metal will BEND, in a bad way, and quick! The left side panel looks to have a fan mount in the lower left corner, but this is really just a vent. I wasn't able to mount a fan with more than 2 screws. Perhaps a bigger fan (90mm, I had 80mm) would mount. I'm not a fan of the PCI slot tabs, they are the now usual push-out style. This is kind of addressed in that the first two PCI covers have screw holes, but the whole thing is wonky to me. I like the traditional 1-screw-per-slot method, rather than the metal tab that holds down everything. Power button sticks if pushed anywhere other than the direct center, but that's due to its aesthetics more than it being faulty. I actually like the spring assembly the power button has.

Other Thoughts: This case is one of the best cases around, not just at this price point, either. I am admittedly a Cooler Master fanboy, and this case rivals any CM case I've ever had or seen. Of course this case doesn't have tool-less bays, but I think some could be made to fit this case (idea?). I used this case to house some older hardware I had, and I liked it so much it became a full build. I painted the interior a candy red, there's windows in the top-front and left side panel, and you would never know I paid less than $40 shipped for this thing. Extremely impressed. I'd buy this again in a heartbeat. Has the same front panel inputs as my HAF922? And for almost a hundred dollars less?

Pros: Nice price and looks sharp Looks Sharp

Cons: The power switch is bad making this case unusable.

Other Thoughts: This purchase was a waste of money and my time. Not Newegg's fault I have always received great service from them.

Pros: Looks nice when you get it all together and its not made of bad quality material. The side panel easily slides in tight so there is not an obvious gap like on some other cheap cases I've worked on. Solid enough for the price. One motherboard mount doesn't have a screw hole but instead sticks up so when you are about to screw in the motherboard you don't have to hold it tight so the screw holes line up. It's a nice little touch since I don't have three hands..

Cons: No reset button. What the ____?

Other Thoughts: There is actually space for three hard drives in this case, you do not have to mount one on its edge (the brace with the circle shaped holes in the pictures). The floppy drive bays have holes for both floppies and hard drives. That leaves the space behind the bottom brace open to tie all the leftover cables on to. The case is /just/ big enough to hold a microATX motherboard. I didn't use one motherboard screw because I didn't have a really short screwdriver on me at the time. The angle using a normal sized screwdriver was too much to get the screw started. Do not get this if you plan to put a powerful graphics card in it, I doubt one would fit.

Pros: Front vents, front SATA, small footprint, dimensions, CPU vent, strong material, paint doesn't scratch easily, & fits my large EVGA 460 GTX video card. Compact, fits everything I need, adjustable air duct, well thought out & attractive design. My front audio & USB inputs work great. Front plastic is strong enough.

Cons: Nothing enough to deduct an egg.

Other Thoughts: Just wish the air duct would be centered to my q6600 CPU, but it's very close. Maybe it was made for other motherboards that have the CPU located a little differently. Maybe the hard drive was positioned vertically to give room to large video cards.

Pros: Very small, if that's what you're into.
The PSU bay has two strategically-placed pads for a nice snug fit.
The front SATA connector is a nice touch.

Cons: The front audio on mine is kinda shaky. It cuts out often enough that I can't really use it, and I'll have to replace it at some point.

Other Thoughts: Most of the micro-ATX mini-towers available are actually quite large, with dimensions comparable to a typical ATX mid-tower. This case, thankfully, is not misclassified.

The case organization is pretty sensible, in my opinion. There's a little area towards the front that seems perfect for a large fan, but the LED and speaker wires get in the way - kind of a shame, although maybe a little ingenuity could make it happen...