APEX TX-381-C Black Steel Micro ATX Tower Computer Case

Pros: Nice affordable case like the handle lots of room for my micro atx mobo

Cons: None

Pros: This is a great light-weight and inexpensive case. No frills. Got this for a Windows 8 test computer which is kept in the closet, where Win8 deserves to stay, unless I need to test software on Win8. The handle makes it handy to tote around the facility. The fit of this case is pretty good, no bending of parts needed.

Cons: Watch out for sharp edges on the metalwork inside.

Other Thoughts: For the price, don't expect much. It's a very basic case. Yes, the metalwork is thin, but that makes it light weight. This is perfect for an extra computer which needs to be lugged from desk to desk.

Pros: -Inexpensive
-Handle is a nice feature
-Enough space for a basic build
-Cable management isn't an issue if you pair it with a modular PSU
-There's enough space for a front fan and you still retain the ability to mount HDDs (I use the front 120mm as an intake fan)
-Top panel USB, mic/headphone outputs

Cons: -One of the tabs used to hold the top plastic section (including the handle) to the metal was broken and you could hear it shaking around the case before I even opened the box (one out of I think six total). I'm a little weary of carrying it by the handle now, and I'm knocking an egg for the lack of quality control.
-A liiiittle wider would have been nice, but I'm not knocking an egg for that. There's a duct on the side panel that I would have liked to have put another output fan on instead, but it's nearly impossible to do that if you also want to fit an aftermarket CPU cooler.
-Be weary of cooling issues for the reason listed above and because there aren't a lot of fan mounts. Don't expect to be able to build something high-powered in this little thing or you will likely have it overheat regularly.

Pros: Has pretty decent room, double slot video cards will fit.
Handle on top is a nice feature.
USB ports on top front of the case.

Cons: The case has a cheap feel to it, thin plastic and metals but considering its under $40.00 its hard to complain about.

Other Thoughts: I didnt rate it 5 eggs because the little access panel for the top usb ports was broke when I received the case.

Pros: -Handle
-$30.00
-Stays nice and cool with an i5 3470 and an HD7770.

Cons: -Flimsy side panels
-Cable management requires experimentation
-2 3.5" drives is miserable.
*Only $30.00 case I've used, and i wasn't expecting a tank.

Other Thoughts: The frame seems pretty rigid, but the side panels are like paper. I use an MSI R7770, and the thing is a midget, but if it were any longer, i don't think you could use more then 1 3.5" drive. It'd be tough. But it works great with my setup.

I bought the case because of the handle. I knew it was cheap, and that I may be unhappy. I am overall very content with my setup in this case. I move the computer between school, and 2 homes for audio recording purposes, and it does the job great. Handle is as rigid as you could ask for.

Pros: In the manual it says if you choose to install a 120mm fan at the front of the case you will lose the option of 2 HD bays which is actually not the case. I have access to all the slots with a 120mm fan installed.

Steel chasis, handle seems sturdy so far.

There is actually some room for cable management.

Cons: I/O backplate didn't seem to snap in nice and tight on the back of the case.

Other Thoughts: Great case, installed a side 90mm fan and a front 120mm.

Pros: Has a seemingly sturdy handle, spacious for a microATX case, looks good, light weight, had everything I needed.

Cons: The case fan was DOA (luckily I had a spare), the metal that the case is made of is a little on the flimsy side, all the screws come in one bag and are NOT labeled, the screw holes to hold the hard drive in place didn't match up the way they were supposed to but was still able to make it work.

Other Thoughts: The plastic pegs that hold the front on are very flimsy and cheap so be careful not to break them. Other than that, this case is a good case and will get the job done. It looks good and isn't obnoxious however, it isn't what I'd consider top of the line, you get what you pay for. The main reason I docked an egg (and not another) is because of the fan being DOA. The other stuff isn't really too big of an issue unless you're obsessed with quality.

Pros: Pretty
Has a handle
Inexpensive

Cons: Insubstantial (Flimsy)
Brittle
Inconvenient design

Other Thoughts: Clearly, one takes a risk when one builds an $800 rig inside of a $35 case. No, the build quality is not a triumph of utilitarian engineering. I expected that, and was not put-off by its lack of general heft (In fact, I was counting on it being lightweight, given that the finished product will be carted around by the attached handle frequently).

What I'm not okay with is broken pieces right out of the box. I was able to remove the faceplate without issue once while routing cables. The second time I took it off to install a fan in the front, one of the plastic braces that holds the handle to the top of the case came with it. As easily as it broke, I highly doubt that a replacement will be any less prone to the same issue.

It's the only decent-looking microATX case with a handle that I could find, so I intend to continue with the build. Time will tell whether my ghetto-rigged handle repair will hold.

It's worth noting that I had significant difficulty getting the fan in front of the 3.5" drive rails. It would have been impossible to do if there had been a drive installed.

There is also no room at all in between the motherboard stage and the side-panel behind it. Just a fraction of an inch would have been appreciated, so as not to have to route cables directly behind the motherboard.

Pros: Cheap, easily accessible front ports

Cons: The case arrived broken. The power switch did not work. Upon investigating, I discovered the wires were not soldered onto the switch and were loose. Rather than attempt a fix, or try and do a return, I instead used the Reset button as my 'power' button. That button lasted a few months before breaking as well. After that, I had to jump the motherboard pins with a screwdriver to get the computer to turn on.

Pros: Does everything fine if you realize your getting a micro atx and wont be able to fit all video cards in it

Cons: 0