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Just when I want to post the same question... Saw the case on my local online shop, dirt cheap for its quality.

I did some initial survey:
The PSU “fair length” is not true ATX, since it maxed out at 140mm. There are some ATX PSU at 140mm, but mostly it’s cheaper solution or low wattage. Stick to SFX.
The PSU and GPU created a partition for the motherboard area. I see this as a plus point since the main intake is the side fan that blows air directly on the motherboard surface. With the top case and rear case fans as exhaust , the airflow is very good. Too bad the side fan doesn’t have dust filter.
About dust filter... forget it, only one dust filter and it’s on the bottom of the case. With full size GPU, the airflow got blocked by it. The sides of the case is ventilated for better or for worse, keep your case from dusty area.
Great storage for 2.5” drives. 2 on the side cradle, 1 on the hidden compartment, and the optical slot might be replaced with a 2.5” caddy. The 3.5” drivebay is a welcome bonus.
Wanted to buy the case for my Ryzen build, but I use Asrock AB350 ITX with rear mounted M.2 which I use, which doesn’t fit the rear of the case. If you have no issue with the m.2 mount, by all means... also make sure your room is not dusty.

<blockquote data-quote="Midiamp" data-source="post: 69183" data-attributes="member: 1678">Just when I want to post the same question... Saw the case on my local online shop, dirt cheap for its quality.I did some initial survey:<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The PSU “fair length” is not true ATX, since it maxed out at 140mm. There are some ATX PSU at 140mm, but mostly it’s cheaper solution or low wattage. Stick to SFX.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">The PSU and GPU created a partition for the motherboard area. I see this as a plus point since the main intake is the side fan that blows air directly on the motherboard surface. With the top case and rear case fans as exhaust , the airflow is very good. Too bad the side fan doesn’t have dust filter.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">About dust filter... forget it, only one dust filter and it’s on the bottom of the case. With full size GPU, the airflow got blocked&nbsp; by it. The sides of the case is ventilated for better or for worse, keep your case from dusty area.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Great storage for 2.5” drives. 2 on the side cradle, 1 on the hidden compartment, and the optical slot might be replaced with a 2.5” caddy. The 3.5” drivebay is a welcome bonus.</li>
</ul>Wanted to buy the case for my Ryzen build, but I use Asrock AB350 ITX with rear mounted M.2 which I use, which doesn’t fit the rear of the case. If you have no issue with the m.2 mount, by all means... also make sure your room is not dusty.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Midiamp, post: 69183, member: 1678"] Just when I want to post the same question... Saw the case on my local online shop, dirt cheap for its quality. I did some initial survey: [LIST] [*]The PSU “fair length” is not true ATX, since it maxed out at 140mm. There are some ATX PSU at 140mm, but mostly it’s cheaper solution or low wattage. Stick to SFX. [*]The PSU and GPU created a partition for the motherboard area. I see this as a plus point since the main intake is the side fan that blows air directly on the motherboard surface. With the top case and rear case fans as exhaust , the airflow is very good. Too bad the side fan doesn’t have dust filter. [*]About dust filter... forget it, only one dust filter and it’s on the bottom of the case. With full size GPU, the airflow got blocked by it. The sides of the case is ventilated for better or for worse, keep your case from dusty area. [*]Great storage for 2.5” drives. 2 on the side cradle, 1 on the hidden compartment, and the optical slot might be replaced with a 2.5” caddy. The 3.5” drivebay is a welcome bonus. [/LIST] Wanted to buy the case for my Ryzen build, but I use Asrock AB350 ITX with rear mounted M.2 which I use, which doesn’t fit the rear of the case. If you have no issue with the m.2 mount, by all means... also make sure your room is not dusty. [/QUOTE]

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