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DIYPC MA01-R Black SECC Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case
- SECC Micro ATX Mini Tower
- 1 x USB 3.0 / 2 x USB 2.0 / Audio In/Out Front Ports
- 1 External 5.25" Drive Bays
- 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
The DIYPC MA01-R Mini Tower Computer Case is a budget-friendly choice for any DIY enthusiast. It comes in a mini form factor but doesn’t make any compromise whether on hardware compatibility, expandability or cooling performance. Plus, it provides easy-to-access top-mounted I/O panel and boasts radiation protection design.
Don’t be fooled by its mini tower form factor. The DIYPC MA01-R provides roomy interior space to accommodate your components. In addition to support for Intel and AMD Micro ATX motherboard, it accommodates graphics cards of up to 315mm in length and CPU coolers of up to 147mm in height. It supports standard ATX PS2 power supply (not included).
The DIYPC MA01-R provides multiple drive bays to install your HDDs/SSDs and features a total of four expansion slots, offering the perfect level of expandability you desire.
- 1 x External 5.25" Drive Bays
- 1 x Internal 3.5" Drive Bay
- 2 x Internal 2.5" Drive Bays (for SSDs)
With the ability to support three fans (two fans preinstalled), the DIYPC MA01-R can produce voluminous airflow to keep your system cool.
- 1 x Rear 80mm Fan (pre-installed)
- 1 x Front 120mm LED Red Fan (pre-installed)
- 1 x Side 120mm Fan (optional)
Also, the DIYPC MA01-R features Intel TAC 2.0 thermal solution—the side panel with mass ventilation holes—to deliver excellent heat dissipation performance, thus strengthening thermal efficiency.
- The top mounted I/O panel offers one USB 3.0 port for up-to-date high speed data transfer, two USB 2.0 ports, and audio in/out jacks.
- With radiation protection design, the DIYPC MA01-R is safe for daily use and environment-friendly.
- The mini tower form factor seamlessly fits into any tight space.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
- Read full details
Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Standard Return Policy
Pros: -Price. This was BY FAR the cheapest case on pcpartpicker at $16 shipped. -The side SSD mounting is removable for better airflow, or to be honest any airflow at all. -There is a very useful cubby right in front of the PSU to store your currently unused power cables. -TWO fans, an intake and an exhaust. -Behind the motherboard cable routing, with a side panel bulge to actually accommodate them.
Cons: -Unbelievably tiny. And so light I can't plug in USB cables without bracing the front. -The amount of planning required to route cables is immense. The PSU cables have to be routed before the PSU is installed (I did not do this at first, and was barely able to unmount it, route the ATX and PCIE cables, and wedge it back in because the MOBO was installed); The front panel cables have to go through the EXACT correct routing hole or they won't reach; The USB cable had to be routed behind the CPU, under the rear fan, and squished flat under the GPU. -Did you think this case came with 5.25 bays? Haha, not if you have a non modular PSU. There is nowhere for the spare cables to go other than this bay, because... see below. -I said it had room for cable routing and a side panel bulge, but like... not a LOT of either, I still needed a helper to get the side panel back on, even with only the main and PCIE power cable being routed. There is not enough room to try and route all the drive power cables as a way to store them. -The friend I was building this computer for asked me to "throw in" his old media HDD when I delivered the PC. Ok... sure. I just have to move the RAM from the recommended 1&2 slots to the 3&4 slots to make room for the cable, Pop the front off the case, and insert the HDD from the front. Only 2 screws though, I was not taking off the side panel, I might not get it back on again. -On my model the power switch was non functional. Minus one egg for that. It wasn't soldered properly and only worked if I squeezed the wire to the switch connection. As this was meant to live behind a monitor, I just wired up the reset switch to power (again removing the GPU) and called it a day.
Overall Review: Even with all the cons I listed, its price excuses a LOT of flaws. I honestly like this layout better than the other options in the extreme budget range, and would probably buy this style if I needed a case this cheap again. Honestly if you do the prior planning, or if you have built in this case before and know the pitfalls, and you want to build a very simple computer with a single M.2 SSD and no other drives, this case isn't that bad. If you have a hard budget and you need somewhere to cut $20, this might fit the bill.