Antec VSK2000U3 2 x USB3.0 Micro ATX Desktop Case - Black

It's a case with no nonsense. It works supports a tfx PSU and suited me nicely for my router project.

Nice case. Good size for an HTPC. Lots of space inside for my Asus micro ATX motherboard, AMD A8 5500 APU with stock cooler, 2x4 gb of ddr3 memory and 3.5'' HDD. It also easily accomodates a BeQuiet 400 watt FTX PSU. So why only 3 stars? It's not the build quality nor the materials used. It is the noise! It lacks ventilation holes or slots except at the front and rear. The single 8mm case fan (supplied) is in the only possible position, at the front of the case behind a perforated metal dome which seems to obstruct the airflow. This is channeled through the narrow gap (2or 3mm) left between the case structure and the fascia and forced through two narrow slotted combs. The one at the top is 11.5mm long with 19 small holes, the other at the left had side is about 8.5 mm long with 11 holes.Except when switched off, the noise is intrusive and of such a pitch that it is impossible to ignore. At first I suspected the PSU or the CPU fans but, on disconnecting the case fan, the noise vanished, leaving only a low pitched hum and the chattering of the HDD to disturb the peace. As temperatures rise the CPU fan does make itself heard but is never as loud and is lower in pitch so is less annoying. I will replace with a quieter CPU fan at some stage. Given the minimalist build which I have at this time, I've chosen to leave the case fan disconnected and just monitor the motherboard and CPU temperatures. So far these seem acceptable, and in fact lower than when the fan was operating but I think adding an optical drive, another couple of HDDs or a discrete graphics card would be out of the question, even though there is sufficient space inside the case. Pity, as there is otherwise a lot to like.