Joined on 01/07/09
Pretty good...except
Pros: Compact size, accepts standard ATX PS, Temperature sensors for HD and CPU, case windows to see hardware (especially light up ones), easy to fix if there is odd damage
Cons: Cables for front panel are a little short for some boards, can be a little tight if you have a longer optical drive (some makes)
Overall Review: When I received this, it had some damage during shipping (the box was a bit ragged and the backside of the case was a bit dented so the cover could not be completely secured (required a little work with metal snips to adjust it so that a thumbscrew could actually tighten). This now contains a Q8300 CPU, Sapphire 4870 Vapor-X video (didn't now it has lights on it), LG Blu-Ray Burner, WD Caviar Blue 1.0TB SATA, OCZ 700W Modular PS and 8.0GB Mushkin DDR3 RAM. It runs very nicely and looks pretty good (aside from the realistically minor damage on the rear). I will have to change the Intel heatsink and fan, since it makes a noticeable hum. Otherwise it is a pretty decent case and I do like the spring-loaded handle, Apevia did well for the gamers by putting this in on their small cases for those who choose to LAN party (do they still do that?). I do have two of these types of cases (the other is a black one) and have been generally satisfied with them.
A good upgrade
Pros: Detected without issues Installed easily Good upgrade for older machines
Cons: None that I have experienced
Overall Review: The RAM arrived fairly quickly, it was installed without any problems (other than needing to remove a dozen screws on the bottom panel to access the ports for the RAM, but that is a laptop issue, not the RAM). The laptop started up right away and works fine.