BitFenix Merc Alpha USB 3.0 BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-U3 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case BitFenix Merc Alpha USB 3.0 BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-U3 Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Pros: Works fine, has a lot of vents, basic, but is all I need

Cons: Have issues with the front USB 3.0 ports -- haven't been able to get them to work as 3.0, only as 2.0, but perhaps this is a driver issue.

Other Thoughts: This is a good basic case and works fine if you need 3.0 USB capability in the front. Mic and headphones ports work well, and there is plenty of room inside.

Pros: There are a couple dimensions I was looking for on this case that I finally found in a review elsewhere, just passing them along:
Max cooler height: 165mm
Distance from PCIe bracket to HDD cage (max video card length): 320mm
Hope this helps

Cons: none

Pros: Good looking
Good features for price point
Lightweight

Cons: Cheap quality metal (bends easily)
Lacking cable management features

Other Thoughts: This is a pretty decent case for the price. I picked up on sale for 39.99 which makes it worth it. I have had it for a little while and notice that the metal bends very easily but still usable.

I bought this case to use as a file server as it had space for 6 disk drives. It suited this use very well. Even for a small case I was able to set it up easily

Pros: really spacious, although i had to crush a few cables in the back to make the panel fit, but it was my fault it was so crowded back there in the first place.

Cons: the sticker is a little odd, it's not even really a sticker, and it doesnt come back off, so be careful when you put it on.

Other Thoughts: stupid sticker, i botched it and couldnt take it off again

Pros: After my last computer blew up, I was in need of a case to house my newest machine. Luckily I stumbled on this guy. It has all of the features I found in higher end cases at a much more reasonable price. Has great airflow for the price point as well. My PC runs cool and quiet!

Cons: You do get what you pay for. For a budget level case it's extremely well done. However, if you're expecting a $200 quality case you probably should look in that price range.

Pros: Understated design, yet not boring. Lightweight, yet rigid. Construction quality is top-notch, plenty of space for large components, great cable management, plenty of expansion slots, places for 4-5 extra case fans, great airflow, I/O panel on top, PSU mounted on bottom, black fan and I/O cables to match case. Probably the best feature is the brass knob in the middle that will hold the mobo in place as you’re screwing it down.

Cons: Side panels are pretty thin, but not flimsy. Front 5.25” bay covers can pop out pretty easily, I wish they snapped in more securely. No dust filters, but at this price it’s hard to nitpick, considering all the higher-end features this case has.

Other Thoughts: Cable management helped greatly with my non-modular PSU, and there was an opening exactly wherever I needed one to route cables. GPU, CPU, and HDD temps stay below 40C at idle, and when I added a 120mm front intake fan, they dropped even lower. My machine stays silent, too – never exceeds a soft whoosh.
My headphones jack has some buzz to it when playing games, but Bitfenix replaced the I/O panel at no cost. They said it was a grounding issue. In conclusion, I love this case, and I love Bitfenix. They’re a small company whose number one priority is builders’ needs.

Pros: None

Cons: Arrived DOA (if you can even call a case dead). Not Newegg's fault nor FedEx.

This is blatant QC issue with BitFenix. The base of the steel right about the front feet on the left side (looking at the case from the front) is ripped open as if it was pried open with a tool. Damage like this could not have happened during shipping because there was no damage on the box to suggest so.

Is is my 2nd BitFenix case that has poor QC, the first was the BitFenix Survivor.

Other Thoughts: Maybe I just don't have any luck with BitFenix cases.