Xigmatek Aquila Micro-ATX Case

[HardOCP News]

There is a review of the Xigmatek Aquila micro-ATX case posted today over at TechnologyX. If you need a case for your next SFF / HTPC / LAN box, you might want to check this out.

Xigmatek is a name that has been around for a few years now making everything from CPU coolers to power supplies to fans to cases. Xigmatek has always made cases with unique styling that sets them apart from everyone else. Their latest release is no different. The Aquila is a small cube-like case that will hold a Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX system and boasts some unique features.

 

[Quartz-1]

Ports on side? Instant fail.

 

[Jon55]

Ports on side? Instant fail.

How so? There are lots of solid cases with ports on the side. Not to mention this is a small case, which would typically sit on a desk, so no...not really a fail at all. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the odd tilt, which they claim is for improved airflow but meh. Still, I'm always happy to see a new mATX case.

 

[atom]

The reviewer bashes the case through most of the article then says they did a pretty good job on the case. I also don't see how the case being tilted allows for a longer video card. If I put some socks under the front of my case do you think it will help?

 

[Quartz-1]

How so? There are lots of solid cases with ports on the side. Not to mention this is a small case, which would typically sit on a desk, so no...not really a fail at all.

It's not that small. But even if you do accept it as being placed on a desk, having the ports on one side considerably restricts its possible placement on the desk - you can't have side with the ports facing the wall, for instance, without losing them - whereas if the ports were on top or on the front, that would not be a problem. Plus, ports on the side are much more vulnerable to accidental damage than ports on the top.