Question 1

What is up with the picture of this case?  I can't believe it really looks like that.  Is it all high black gloss on the front?  Looks like it is two tone in the picture.

Accepted Answer

Yes it is all high black gloss on all sides. And is a nice MicroATX case in my opinion. Although I could have used just a couple more inches space. But am making do with it and am happy with my purchase. I think the picture is where they had the lighting and I agree it is not a very good picture and does make it look two tone.

Question 2

Is it possible to replace the power supply with another ATX power supply?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but if you haven't purchased this case yet, its probably cheaper to buy a case without a power supply and buy the power supply you need.  But in any case, the power supplies are pretty much universal for mounting and physical size.

Question 3

Does this case use standard sized boards or low profile boards?
Will a standard sized ATX motherboard fit into this case?

Accepted Answer

I'd say a standard sized ATX MB would not fit as the specifications are for Micro/Flex. I imagine that even if the board somehow physically fit into the case, that there would not be matching screw holes to attach the motherboard.

FlexATX 	                        9 × 7.5 in (229 × 191 mm) 	
microATX and EmbATX 	9.6 × 9.6 in (244 × 244 mm) 	
Mini ATX 	                        11.2 × 8.2 in (284 × 208 mm) 	
Standard ATX 	                12 × 9.6 in (305 × 244 mm) 	
EATX (extended ATX) 	12 × 13 in (305 × 330 mm) 	
WTX (workstation ATX) 	14 × 16.75 in (356 × 425 mm)

Question 4

I like the case but I do not like the CD doors.  You have to push the CD tray to insert the CD.  I was always told that pushing a CD tray in is not good for the CD.  Anyone found a way to avoid this?  I guess I could take off the door.  Has anyone done this?

Thanks

Accepted Answer

On this model you can still just push the button and the doors will open and close.

Question 5

Will the built in power supply burn down my house?

Accepted Answer

I used it for a couple of years before upgrading to a bigger one. RW power supplies are actually pretty good from the 20 or so I've purchased.

Question 6

How large of a CPU cooler can fit inside this case? A hyper 212 EVO?

Accepted Answer

It has enough space for most fans. You may need to remove a duct if the side cover has it installed.

Question 7

Does this work with regular ATX motherboards? specifically the ASRock FM2A88X+ BTC FM2+ AMD A88X (Bolton D4) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Gaming Motherboard? I'm thinking about building a computer, and it's temporarily consisting of these two parts. Are they compatible together?

Accepted Answer

Hello
Case designed for MicroATX you can't fit ATX motherboard it is to big

Question 8

How good is the fan?

Accepted Answer

The included fan runs OK, and is quiet so far; only had it for 3 months.  I suggest getting an aftermarket CPU fan for higher end CPU that you may install.

Question 9

How do you re-attach the HDD Cage?

Accepted Answer

it slides in on the rails  then locks in place

Question 10

Can someone confirm this case does not take Cooler Master Hyper 212+?

Accepted Answer

The case is compatible for water cooler and I have a CPU cooler on it myself however I have not tried putting a hyper 212+ in the case I can't imagine it being much different.

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