The micro and mini motherboard systems are getting more popular as manufacturers are finally putting powerful hardware on smaller motherboards. If you are going to be purchasing one of these smaller motherboards you will probably be looking for a new case to that best fits your needs. AzzATech has brought to the market a mini-itx case that they call Z. You would think that with that name they have created quite a few of these size cases already, but this is actually their first mini-itx case. It is time to see what the AzzA Z Mini-ITX Gaming Case has to offer.
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Packaged into a standard cardboard box you get a few images of what the AzzA Z looks like along with some details about the case. There is nothing special here so lets jump into the box and get this review going.
The AzzA Z Mini-ITX Gaming Case is safely placed into a plastic bag and capped with two styrofoam protective ends. Inside is where AzzA stored the items that come with the case. You get the normal set of screws, a small speaker on a header plug, manual, rubber feet and a PCI-e ribbon cable for the graphic card.
Model
Model Name
Z
Model Number
CSAZ-103
Spec
Type
Mini-ITX Gaming Case
Color
Black/Black(inside chassis)
Material
0.6mm SECC
Side Panel Window
Yes
With Power Supply
No
Motherboard Compatibility
Mini ITX
Power Location
Front Bottom
Expansion
External 5.25″ Drive Bay
1
External 3.5″ Drive Bays
2
Expansion Slots
2
Front Ports
1x USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HD Audio
Cooling System
120mm Fan
1x120mm LED fan on side
Physical Spec
Dimensions (HxWxD)
13.5″x4.4″x17.3″ (342mmx112mmx440mm HxWxD)
Weight
8lbs
Features
Exceptional Cooling System
1x120mm LED fan on the side, intake the cool air in.
Support ATX power supply
Support Regular ATX power supply. No need to use
special kind TFX or 1U power supply.
Maximum Capacity water cooler
Support up to 2x120mm water cooling radiators.
Support longest VGA card
Accommodate VGA card up to 11″
USB 3.0 Ready
1xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0
Easy install CPU cooler
A cut-off hole is prepared for installing CPU cooler with
ease, eliminating the need for prior removal of the
motherboard.
Love this review. Far better than a lot of others. I was wondering if you knew the size of the LED’s, as well as the thickness on the vents? I plan on doing an LED swap and putting acrylic sheeting over the vent holes and just wanted to make sure that 1/8″ think sheeting wouldn’t compromise space.
The micro and mini motherboard systems are getting more popular as manufacturers are finally putting powerful hardware on smaller motherboards. If you are going to be purchasing one of these smaller motherboards you will probably be looking for a new case to that best fits your needs. AzzATech has brought to the market a mini-itx case that they call Z. You would think that with that name they have created quite a few of these size cases already, but this is actually their first mini-itx case. It is time to see what the AzzA Z Mini-ITX Gaming Case has to offer.
Love this review. Far better than a lot of others. I was wondering if you knew the size of the LED’s, as well as the thickness on the vents? I plan on doing an LED swap and putting acrylic sheeting over the vent holes and just wanted to make sure that 1/8″ think sheeting wouldn’t compromise space.