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Case, Power Supply, Fan Reviews
  Product:     Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case  
  Price:     $112 (CDN) / $99 (U.S)
  Supplied By:     Ultra Products
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     October 12th, 2006
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star star

MODTHEBOX would like to thank Ultra Products for sending the MicroFly Micro ATX Case for review.

Ultra Products

Introduction:

Product revision is a common element that used by many manufacturers in the consumer market. A first revision product may undergo changes to fix reported issues or improve upon a model design with a brand new list of features. In some cases a revised product may provide equal or greater success over an original and find a brand new target enthusiast market. The Apevia Corporation was the first company to introduce the world to the X-QPack; a Micro-ATX based portable case designed for DIY system builders. The latest revision has recently been released by Ultra Products and marketed under the MicroFly banner. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the MicroFly Micro ATX Case, a product that offers great aesthetic design and unique functionality.

Specifications:

The MicroFly is one of three different Micro-ATX based cases available on the Ultra Products website. Consumers have the option of selecting from three different colour formats available in black, blue or silver. The MicroFly comes pre-assembled and is available in a triple window configuration or with a 400 watt PSU. Here are some specifications taken directly from the Ultra Products website:

Model
Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case
Dimensions

15" (D) x 11.25" (W) x 9" (H)
Material

High Grade Aluminum
Motherboards

Micro ATX

Colour

Blue, Black or Silver

Drive Bays

5 (2 x 5.25" external and 1 x 3.5" external, 2 x 3.5" internal)
Cooling Fans

2 (Front intake 80mm, Rear exhaust 120mm)

Expansion Slots

4
Indicators

Green - Power, Orange - Hard Drive Access
Front Panel

2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Firewire, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone and Temperature Display
Power Supply

400w V-Series Power Supply

Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case
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Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case
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The Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case arrived in standard boxed carboard packaging with colourful identification labelling on the sides. Inside the packaging the case was sealed in protected plastic with 2 pieces Polystyrene located on the top and bottom of the unit.

Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case
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Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case
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The Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case was bundled with an assortment of accessories which include a small bag of mounting screws, motherboard stand-offs, ATX I/O shield, PCI mounting tabs, power cable and 3-pin to 4-pin Molex adapter cables. Documentation included with the MicroFly consists of a 6 page manual which provides step by step assembly of the case including motherboard, fan mounts, system components and front mounted USB/Firewire ports.

Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case
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Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case
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Out of the box, my first impressions of the Ultra MicroFly Micro ATX Case after removing the packaging were extremely positive. The MicroFly like most SFF based cases currently on the market carries a small footprint measuring 15" (D) x 11.25" (W) x 9" (H). The overall design of the MicroFly can be considered an exact duplicate of the Apevia X-QPack but closer inspection reveals some subtle improvements. The MicroFly is much larger that most standard mATX based cases including A-Open, MSI, Shuttle and SilverStone. Ultra Products has slightly increased the overall size to allow system builders the ability to incorporate larger size power supplies. The case is also available in a secondary configuration which includes a triple window design located on the left, top and right side panels. Overall construction of the case consists of light weight aluminum chassis with an ABS plastic front panel. The MicroFly includes a P4 certified dual 12v rail 400 watt V-Series power supply which should be sufficient for most consumers needs.

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