Are you looking for a small factor PC case? This case could be it! What do we look for when choosing a small factor case? Some people look for easy accessibility and looks whereas some people look for weight and performance. Today I am going to review MicroFly from Ultra products. I would like to thank Ultra Products for making this review possible.

 

 

About the Product

What we have is a micro atx case from Ultra Products. What makes this case an eye opener is the weight and car quality finish. The MicroFly comes with a V-Series 400 watt power supply and a built-in CPU temperature sensor. Also an eye-catcher is the stylish handle that allows users to carry the case to the lan parties. The MicroFly also comes with 2 fans (120 and 80 mm) and a sliding motherboard tray. The whole case has an unbelievable light weight. This case is equipped with plenty of room inside for two external 5.25" bays, one external 3.5" bay and two 3.5" internal hard drive bays.

Product Features and Specifications

From the Ultra website

Micro Fly, Micro ATX Case w/ 400 Watt V-Series
In the past, trying to find a compact case that is still versatile and truly dynamic was a daunting task. But that's all changed now that there's the Ultra Micro Fly! The Micro Fly can utilize any micro ATX motherboard, and because the Micro Fly is 1.5" deeper than similar cases, it can accept standard depth ATX power supplies and standard depth optical drives. Despite Micro Fly's compact size, cooling is never a problem since the Micro Fly comes included with an 80MM fan in the front bringing cool air in, and a 120MM fan in the rear pulling hot air out. The Micro Fly also includes front USB, Fire wire and Audio Outputs and is available with an optional, Ultra V-Series 400W power supply with custom length cables.

Now that we got the technical side of the review done, let’s take a look at the actual product and its presentation.

Closer look

The box came in as shown in the above images. On the top of the box there was a plastic handle for easy carrying. Before opening the box I noticed the Ultra seal. Ultra has llimited warranty on most of their products. The weight of the box was surprisingly light. I was expecting a little more weight than 5 pounds due to the PSU which is included with this particular model.

Opening the box wasn't hard. The plastic foam which surrounded the case protected it from any shipping bumps. The case also came with a plastic bag over it. It was a good idea to protect the surface of the case while it was being transported.

 

After taking the case out of the box and removing the plastic bag I discovered another plastic wrap that was all over the case.

The case had a car polish-like finish. From the pictures above you can see the reflection. Removing the top and side panels was quick. It is important to have quick accessibility while working on the case.

The handle was located in the front of the case. To my surprise, the front of the case was made from plastic however it didn't look like plastic.

The case came with a 400 watt power supply which is very light for it. The MicroFly came with 2 fans (120 and 80 mm). They were both conveniently located in the front and ithe rear of the case.

Besides the standard motherboard connectors for the power and hard drive indicator, the MicroFly came with a heat sensor that can be attached to the CPU. What I thought was cool is the removable motherboard tray that didn't weigh anything at all. My guess would be approximately 20 grams.

The motherboard tray came with a faceplate which could be easily switched. The case came with some spare accessories such as a power supply cord and a few spare screws.

I used my old motherboard just to show how the motherboard fit; everything fit perfectly.

 

The case had two 5.25" and one 3.5" external drive slots along with two internal hard drive slots. The front of the case had 2 USB slots, an earphone jack, a microphone jack and firewire.

There were four legs apparently rubbered at the bottom of the case. At the bottom front of the case I found an intake for the whole case which was being pulled by the 80 mm fan in the front.

The sides of the case had what looked like a mesh; I’m assuming this is for air circulation. The back of the case was very solid with a 120 mm fan blowing air out for cooling.

 

Conclusion

This is a very solid case. The weight and size of it could be an advantage to the average gamer. The car-like finish is highly stylish and would be a good show-off at any lan party. The front panel is highly recommended for lan parties. The CPU heat monitor is also a great tool. The front handle is very cool and very stylish. The case has ample room inside for drives and hard drives. The removable motherboard tray is a great idea especially for the small factor cases. I have found very little about this case needing improvement. The handles on the front of the case and the front case panel would be more greatly appreciated by gamers if they were made out of metal. The front end accessories slot could benefit from another monitoring sensor for the video card. A good addition for this case would be a Matrix Orbital interface. If you are into the lan parties and don't like lugging around your tower PC this case might be for you. The average price of this particular unit is 99$ with PSU. I am giving this case a 9/10. Great product!

Some pros we found:

Light weight of the case

Car-like quality finish

Front end heat sensor for the CPU

Front end handle for easy carrying

Removable sides and tops of the case

Removable motherboard tray

Side intakes

Good airflow

Standard ATX power supply

Some Cons we found:

Plastic handle

Plastic front end of the case