Review: Viperlair
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A Micro-ATX case needs to be flexible and convenient to use in order to be successful. Does Apevia's latest get the job done?
Small form factor computers have come a long way in flexibility and performance but there are still a number of limits associated with most direct from the manufacturer models. Typically, motherboards, let alone case specific connection are proprietary, and upgrading these devices is easier said than done. Unless you purchase a motherboard from the same manufacturer, there's no guarantee that some of these chassis connections (such as the external USB and audio connections) will fit. Also, 90% of the typical SFFs have limited expansion options as you'll usually find only one graphics slot (PCI Express) and one PCI slot. Add to this the meager power supplies and thermal challenges as processors get faster, and from an enthusiast point of view, these SFFs are not an ideal solution.
May 23, 2007, 07:20 AM
