- 0.5mm SECC Steel Mini-ITX Tower
- USB / Audio Front Ports
- 150W Power Supply
- 3.5" HDD or 2.5" HDD Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
Newegg Please Relist This!!!
04/10/2011
This review is from: Pixxo CB-509E Black 0.5mm SECC Steel Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case 150W Power Supply
Pros:
As others have said, this is a great little case. The case construction quality is excellent, and the venting well thought out. My build is with Zotac H55ITX-A-E, Intel i3-550, a GT220 GPU, 500GB HD and Slim Slot Load DVD drive.
The PSU was too small (and a bit noisy) so I upgraded it to a 275 watt "APEX SL-275TFX 275W TFX12V Power Supply" found here at Newegg. The APEX PSU fit perfectly even though slightly different size. The case fan was no good, replaced it and added a second one, which there is ready to install venting on the bottom. I used SilenX fans.
We use it for computing, it sits within a 18" of the keyboard and monitor, and it's super quiet with the upgrades.
As noted, the extras are cheap, suitable for children. I would rather they invest the cost in improved fans and PSU.
I want to build a HTPC with this case with the same specs and upgrades, that's how good it turned out.
Cons:
None, you won't find a better case at this size and proportions at this price range, or for even more bucks.
Overall Review:
I have built a few systems with economy cases and never found a complete off the shelf solution. You always have to upgrade something. This one is ideal on that basis.
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- David M.
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Owned For:
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