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Why spend $100 for miniature case that will fit on your stereo rack. ATXPowerSupplies, which has good deals on basic computer supplies, let us take a look at their 051AB Flex ATX computer case. It is perfect for an home theater PC (HTPC).</p> <p align="left"><strong>Packaging:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flexcase/1.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flexcase/1th.jpg" alt="Mini Flex ATX Computer Case (HTPC)" border="0" width="250" height="222"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">This case was shipped through DHL instead of FedEx or UPS. I came home to the case resting against my door. Thankfully, I have honest neighbors. The bottom of the box was almost all the way ripped open with only a thin piece of tape holding it closed at one end. I was lucky the case did not fall out during transit.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flexcase/2.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flexcase/2th.jpg" alt="Mini Flex ATX Computer Case (HTPC)" border="0" width="250" height="185"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">Opening the box the rest of the way, revealed a standard packaged case. Styrofoam secures 051AB Flex ATX computer case in the box. A plastic bag protects it from scratches. Pretty standard stuff here.</p> <p align="left"><strong>Key Features:</strong></p> <p align="left">Specifications and features for the 051AB Flex ATX computer case can be seen on ATXPowerSupplies's <a href="http://www.atxpowersupplies.com/atx-case-051AB.htm">web site</a>.</p> <ul> <li>Key Features: </li> <li> Compact Design - only 5" wide </li> <li> 200 Watt Flex ATX Power Supply Included </li> <li> Full Support for P4 & AMD CPU's </li> <li> Accepts Flex ATX motherboards and some Micro ATX </li> <li> Power supply has a Lifetime new replacement warranty </li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Specs:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Flex ATX Form factor </li> <li>14" Tall </li> <li> 15" Deep </li> <li> 5" Wide </li> <li> Flex ATX power supply included</li> </ul> <p align="left"><strong>Outside:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flexcase/3.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flexcase/3th.jpg" alt="Mini Flex ATX Computer Case (HTPC)" border="0" width="250" height="194"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">This is a great looking case. You won't find LED fans, cold cathodes or a case window on this case. What you will find is a great looking black textured paint job. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flexcase/5.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flexcase/5th.jpg" alt="Mini Flex ATX Computer Case (HTPC)" border="0" width="123" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">Opening up a door on the front of the case, reveals access to a 5 1/4" drive. The ability to hide an optical drive is another solid design feature of this case.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flexcase/8.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flexcase/8th.jpg" alt="Mini Flex ATX Computer Case (HTPC)" border="0" width="250" height="240"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">Like so many computer cases these days, the bottom front opens to reveal audio and USB ports. This is a must have feature for a HTPC setup because you do not want to reach behind your stereo rack to add a USB device like a digital camera.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/flexcase/4.jpg"><img src="atruereview/flexcase/4th.jpg" alt="Mini Flex ATX Computer Case (HTPC)" border="0" width="100" height="250"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left">The back of this case is pretty basic for a computer case. Dual 60mm fan holes allow for warm air to be exhausted from the inside of the case. </p> <p align="left">Also, on the back is a fairly standard motherboard plate and four PCI slot covers.</p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/flexcase/flex.php"></a> <a href="flexcase/flex.php">Next (Inside, PSU & Conclusion)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script> <script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-6922792-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>