APEVIA X-QPACK3-GN Micro ATX Cube Gaming/HTPC Case, Supports Video Card up to 320mm/ATX PS, 2xGreen Windows, USB3.0/USB2.0/HD Audio Ports, 1 x 140mm Green LED fan, Flip Open Design, Dust Filter–Green

While I have been messing around inside PC cases for many years, installing expansion cards, swapping out processors and memory, replacing drives, etc., I never had undertaken the task of a build from scratch, so this was my first. This build was to be my HTPC(Media Center), for running KODI(XMBC). For a first time build, I was exceedingly pleased, with spacious interior and access from three sides. There is plenty of drive bays to accommodate, the following... Three 3.5" HDs, a 3.5" Floppy drive(Which, I did not make use of), a 5.25" Optical drive and one 2.5" HD. With six SATA ports available on my Gigabytes - 78LMT-USB3.0 motherboard, I got a little creative using Sabrent's Dual capacity 2.5" to 3.5" drive bay mounting adapters and one SATA breakout cable, I now have a total of 6 2.5" drives recovered from old laptops, one 3.5" HD drive, used as my boot drive.and finally, one Optical Blu-ray/DVD drive. At the moment, I am using the onboard graphics, provided on the motherboard, but the case, even with my little customizations, still has plenty of room for any future dedicated graphics card or other expansion cards, your motherboard may accommodate. With the flip open chassis, the installation of the Standard ATX PSU, Motherboard and peripheral drives, was a breeze. Any routing of cables and wires was just as easy.If I had one complaint, it would have to be the quality of the manual. It really seemed to be just a photocopy and the quality of the images is very poor, so when the instructions, say "Install as Shown"... your kinda on your own! Fortunately for us, the manual is available on Apevia's Website. And while figuring out how to use the "flip-open" feature may not be particularly intuitive, it is a most welcome feature to be sure. I would recommend this case to anyone considering it's purchase. Additionally, the case, was a little larger, than I had pictured in my mind, but, the expansive space, was more appreciated..A brief word of advice to the first time builder in general. Do Your Homework! Make sure, all your components will play nice together. Your Motherboard and Power Supply, need to be compatible with your case. Your Processor and Memory, need to be compatible with your Motherboard. The number and configuration of all your drives, need power and a corresponding interface on your motherboard. Make sure, your motherboard, has the required available expansion slots to accommodate your graphics card or any other expansion cards, you'd like to use.One last note. I saved about half the cost, on this build, by reincarnating a few older hard drives and purchasing a slightly used processor, memory and optical drive. The only new components that bought for this build, was the Apevia case, a Gigabyte Motherboard and a few Sabrent brackets. Don't be completely afraid of buying used, and possibly saving, some dough, but use good common sense, when selecting where or to whom, you purchase your parts from.CASE APPROVED.

Want went inside;Mobo; ASRock 970M Pro3CPU: AMD FX-8350 Black EditionGPU: SAPPHIRE Tri-X Radeon R9 390XRAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB)PSU: CORSAIR AX series AX760HDD:1TB 3.5"SDD:250gbI was very wary at first, cause given the size of the card and the location of the disk drive bays I did not think it would fit. But the advertised GPU space was correct and there was ample room.First off ill start with my only con, more of a personal gripe.The biggest issue I had was the PSU was modular, and the cables were an absolute pain in the A** to connect. I had to mount the PSU first then use the small vents to run the wire thru the "cage: where the PSU sits and about half an inch of spare room to reach thru and try to connect them using just my finger tips. I have large sausage-esqu finger and like i said it was a literal pain.Other that then the case fit everything it said it would, and the fact that the case front flips forward on a hinge to allow more room to install, and maintain parts is the best feature I have ever seen on a case, and I wish they all did that. I get excellent ventilation with the built in fan, and the two 120mm fans I installed, my GPU runs hard and loud, and the temperature inside is steady, and well within running temps. I also like how it has an extra set of headphone and mic inputs on top of the case, as well as the usb ports as when mounted on the floor this allows me easier access to them with out having to bend as low, or reach around the case to the motherboard inputs. The color is nice, bright pink, with a slightly dark reddish see thru panel on both sides.Nothing came broken or damaged on the front or top panel like some others have reported. I would accuse them of being too rough with it, or pulling it down and away instead of out, cause I had no issue with the clips holding them in place whatsoever.Overall I am greatly satisfied with the purchase, it fits everything that it advertises it will, all the space measurements are accurate. If you do your research correctly, there is no reason that any of the parts you intend to use in it, that it allows wont fit. Just make sure you buy the right sized components.Ill add pictures of the finished build later.