APEVIA X-QPACK-BK/420 Black Aluminum 1.0 w/ ABS plastic front panel MicroATX Desktop Computer Case ATX 420W power supply Power Supply

Pros: Nice looking, everything fits nicely, it's stackable if you get a second or third, plenty of room for multiple hard drives, a real video card, etc., plenty of ventilation. And it looks darn nice.

Cons: You basically have to take everything apart to install everything. It came with no printed instructions, which would be a pain in the behind for someone who had never built a system before. It's actually bigger than it needs to be, but if I wanted a Shuttle, I should have bought a Shuttle.

Other Thoughts: I definitely like this case. I was tired of my ginormous tower and wanted to simplify. I'm glad I got this case.

Pros: When my boyfriend initially purchased this case, I was pretty skeptical. However after he put it together and had it up and running I was very impressed. Especially being able to see everything inside of it. We have owned it for nearly two years now and the only thing we've had to replace was the fan that it came with. We haven't had any problems with the power supply as we have seen with other people. I really like the fact that it has an lcd temperature readout and a handle.

Cons: The only thing that I can think of is that it has only one place for a fan. I mean, if you don't put a bunch of high end components in it, it wont overheat, but when I did have to replace the fan after 2 tries I still haven't found one with the noise to power ratio the stock fan offered.

Other Thoughts: It is really small, which is convenient when used as a media center PC or fitting into an entertainment center and the size doesn't restrict the size of your components like how you would think due to the slide out motherboard tray.

Pros: Modular drive and MB mounting
cable sleeves
adequate power connectors
good looks
compact size

Cons: aluminum seems a little cheap
self-tapping screws seem rough
some wasted space

Other Thoughts: I ordered this thinking it was a little smaller than it turned out to me. As I built out the computer it was much easier and more convenient to assemble than the mini-ITX machine I built last. I saw some feedback about one SATA power connector, but my PSU had three SATA power connectors that reached the SSD, HDD, and optical drive with no issues. One of the easiest builds I have done. I did take me a little while to remove the front panel to change the temp from C to F. That's because the little slip with directions neglects to mention the 4 screws you have to take out to get it off.

Pros: attracive case, small size, and the carrying handle actually seems to do the job. The power supply that was provided was just the thing i needed for the upgrade i was doing.

Cons: Thermometer probes are fragile and a little difficult to place. The audio jacks and usb ports on the front are a little cheap.

Other Thoughts: Made rebuilding the computer fun. The components are a little difficult to get to especially when the optical drives are in place. But overall I have no major qualms about it.

Pros: Good size, very easy to work in, light, shows off components very well.

Cons: LED case fan is VERY bright. Would be nice if the PSU were modular.

Other Thoughts: This was my first SFF build and I was worried about it being difficult to fit everything in. There was no need for me to worry, this case is dead simple. The removable motherboard is a big help, and there is plenty of room for stock CPU heatsinks.

If you don't install a 5.25" drive, the spare power cables are easily bundled and tied to the support rail in the middle of the case.

Windows on 3 sides mean you can really show off the components in your PC. There is a carry handle on the front of the case that works great if you don't install too much heavy stuff. The handle is plastic, so you wouldn't want to overload it.

One thing to note, if you use SSDs you'll want to get some 2.5" -> 3.5" adapter rails. There is no good way to mount a 2.5" drive in the hard drive cage, only one screw will fit. With adapter rails SSDs will fit perfectly.

Pros: Nice affordable case. I used it for my lan rig, could fit a full sized gfx card no problem into it. The temp gauge is easy to set up and works well. Handle is strong enough to actually carry the computer by without fear of it breaking and dropping it.

Cons: The power supply died on me after only a month or two of use. A little more cooling would be nice but cant fault it that much.

Other Thoughts: If i was looking to build another lan rig I wouldn't pass over this as a consideration. Would go for it if I just needed a case and already had a psu.

Pros: I have owned one before and enjoyed it greatly. So I thought I would build another system with much higher specs, This is a great case, works perfect in a media center or on top of a desk.

Newegg has excellent customer care!

Cons: I ordered one and the power button didn't work when I received it, but newegg's customer care was able to work things out and get me a replacement case which will be in shortly.

Other Thoughts: I recommend this case to a friend or anyone building a computer, it's easy to get into and easy to customize.

Pros: *Aluminum is a bit thicker than most budget cases I've owned.

*Power supply plenty sufficient for i5-2500k OC and midrange card, and higher equipment and there is not enough room for proper airflow anyway.

*Temp sensor gauge works as advertised, nice blue glow.

*Cover easily removed without tools. (Nice thumb screws)

*with rush and 3 day ups, I recieved entire order 2 days later. No damage, no DOA. Newegg = 5 eggs

Cons: *One SATA power plug, ONE?!?!?!

*Handle feels cheap, too scared to test, not that I need it (HTPC setup)

*Thats is, if it had 2 SATA power, I wouldnt have had to goto store, and this would have 5 eggs.

Other Thoughts: *Overall, a SOLID buy. Looks good with my reciever and xbox360 S. I do wish it was about 3 inches shorter (dump second 5 1/4 bay) though. :)

Pros: nice design concept

Cons: Very cheaply made. I dropped the Motherboard tray on the carpet and it bent. Build my pc and it booted fine then shut off. After hooking everything up to my tower it was evident that the PSU had fried. Very glad that my components weren't wiped out.

Other Thoughts: All and all not totally unsatisfied. My main upgrade priority was to get a better PSU. Just wasn't expecting to have to buy one the very next day.

Pros: Was looking for a nice case and this seemed to fit the bill. Construction wasn't horrible and overall its mostly solid and lightweight.

Cons: It almost seems a little flimsy though but so long as your not using it to support a large amount of weight it should do well.