APEX MI-008 250W Mini-ITX Case

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Part#: CA-MI-008
Package: RETAIL
Manufacturer: Apex
Manufacturer Part#: MI-008
Shipping Weight: 9.00 lbs.(4.09 kg)
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Mfr Part Number: MI-008 MINI ITX USB2.0 AUDIO
Features:
- Sturdy construction
- Thermally optimized
- Excellent EMI shielding
- 8.5 liters
Case Type: Small Form Factor
M/B Type: Mini-ITX
Drive Bays: 3
- External Bay: 1x 5.25", 1x 3.5"
- Internal Bay: 1x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 1 (Full Size)
Front I/O Panel: 2x USB 2.0, 2x Audio Ports
Power Supply: 250W ATX12V SFX with 20+4 pin MB Connector
Dimensions (WxDxH): 220.0 x 300.0 x 129.0 mm

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Reviewed by Mr.SniT from Aptos, CA on 08/22/12

The Good: This is what passes for an inexpensive mini-ITX case these days. Small size fits easily in a home theater rack or AV shelf.

The Squirrelly: Good luck trying to keep this thing cool. The inside of this case is extremely cramped, even for a mini-ITX setup. You'll need a 1- or maybe 2U CPU heat-sync/fan; anything else will be way too tall to fit in this case. Even with the proper fan this case runs extremely hot. I went through several heat-sync and fan combinations before I came upon something that worked. Even then I needed an additional PCI slot fan to escort hot air out of the case; otherwise the cpu would overheat in 5 min. The (continued...)

Pro Tip: There's a real shortage of affordable mini-ITX cases out there right now and this budget case from APEX unfortunately does nothing to change that. If I had to do it over again I'd use a slightly larger and much more flexible mini-ATX case, at least until somebody comes up with a decent mini-ITX that doesn't melt down or break the bank.

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