Ultra ULT33117 MicroFly MicroATX Desktop PC Case with Clear Side (Black)

by Ultra Products

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 11 x 9 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FITKJ4
• Item model number: ULT33117
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 12, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Ultra ULT33117 MicroFly MicroATX Desktop PC Case offers a transparent side panel with an ideal view of the case's interior. This black PC case can use any Micro ATX motherboard. Built 1-1/2 inches deeper than similar cases, it supports AMD and Intel motherboards and accepts standard depth ATX power supplies and standard depth optical drives.

Despite the MicroFly's compact size, cooling is never a problem because the Micro Fly comes with an 80-millimeter fan in the front that brings cool air in, and a 120-millimeter fan in the rear that pulls hot air out. The MicroFly also includes front USB, FireWire, and audio outputs and is available with an optional, Ultra V-Series 400-watt power supply with custom length cables. Meeting ATX 2.03 and ATX 1.2 specifications, the MicroFly comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

Product Description

MODEL- ULT33116 VENDOR- ULTRA PRODUCTS FEATURES- MicroFly Mini ATX NO PSU - BLACK WITH CLEAR SIDE In the past trying to find a compact case that is still versatile and truly dynamic was a daunting task. But that is all changed now that there is 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 Flys 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 Firewire and Audio Outputs and is available with an optional Ultra V-Series 400W power supply with custom length cables.* Clear Side Panel* Liquid Gloss Finish : The sleek look you have been looking for* Cooling System : Featuring a front 80mm fan and a rear 120mm fan* Standard Micro ATX : Fits any standard Micro ATX motherboard* Removable MB Tray : Allows for easy installation* Easy Carrying Handle: Allows for easy transportation* Expansion Slots : 4 expansion slots allow plenty of room for all your AGP PCI-E and/or PCI needs.* Power Supply Bay : Fits a full sized ATX power supply* Compact Size : 1.5" deeper accommodates a full sized CD-ROM and power supply. -- SPECIFICATIONS -----------------------------------MOTHERBOARD - ATXDRIVE BAYS - External: (2) 5.25" (1) 3.5" Internal: (2) 3.5"EXPANSION - 4 slotsCOOLING - Rear : 120mm Front : 80mmFRONT PORTS - (2) USB 2.0 (1) Firewire (1) Headphone (1) Microphone (1) Temperature DisplayPOWER SUPPLY - Not includedDIMENSIONS - 11.25"w x 9"h x 15"d

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little case, with a few caveats, February 17, 2008

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Mark J. Lenkner (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultra ULT33117 MicroFly MicroATX Desktop PC Case with Clear Side (Black) (Personal Computers)

Firstly, I should say that I purchased this case to build a PC that I wanted to fit into a shelf that's only 13 1/2" high - this case fits without any issue, which is the number one reason I love it.

It's quiet, despite its exceptional air movement and cooling, and is quite attractive.

However....

Cable management, as you might imagine, is quite difficult - however, it's not just due to the confined space in which you're working - for some reason, manufacturers are trying to save pennies by putting front I/O cables in with cables that are barely long enough to support proper use - this case has a slide-out motherboard tray, but if you try to slide it even halfway (with most motherboards) the front USB and front audio cables do not reach - therefore, you MUST connect those cables once the motherboard and tray are installed, and that can be tough in this tiny box.

The only other 'complaint' I have is that with just over 66mm of clearance (on my Athlon 64 board, but presumably close if not the same with Intel) I had a slightly difficult time finding a good CPU cooler that would fit. I couldn't imagine any way to install it with the motherboard tray IN the case, so it must be done prior to installing the tray. I used a ThermalTake BlueOrb II, but even with that, I had to use my Dremel to cut out a filleted corner of the main frame to get this relatively low-profile cooler to slide in (the BlueOrb is squat, but fairly large in diameter).

The long and the short is, knowing what I know now, the case is great...but it would have been great to have information like that which I HOPE I provided in this review before I made my purchase - not that I'd ever think of changing my mind, but because it would have saved me about $30 in parts I cannot use, and about 2 weeks of time waiting for replacement parts to arrive. All in all, great product!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, smart case., August 30, 2007

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L. ROSA "Sigma" (Quisqueya, Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ultra ULT33117 MicroFly MicroATX Desktop PC Case with Clear Side (Black) (Personal Computers)

THE GOOD:

Transparent pieces: Look the pictures, I am not a fan of cristal things, but it is usefull to see how much dust your case have...

Fans: It has two fans, one normal (like power supplies) on front, and one BIG fan on the back, equal to no heat for your processor. Both fans has MOTHERBOARD PLUGS, so you can plug it directly on your motherboard :-).

Extra stuff: This case has a two temperature sensors, one for the case, one for the processor. It has also a LCD display, for show you the case temperature.

Thichkness: If you are looking for a heavyaluminium case, this is not for you. The thickness if average, but not cheapee.

Size: I read somes reviews on the web, people say that the case is big. But it is smaller for me, I little tall but narrow :-), but it is ok, because uses NORMAL POWER SUPPLY :-), no a special and nonreplacable one for gain space.

Easy to mount: it have a tray, so you can quit your motherboard (without screwdriver), and put it in, quickly and easy.

THE BAD:

Vertical hard disk bay: Only have two hard disk bays, but if you use the floppy's bay (you don't need a floppy if you don't plan to upgrade your bios) no problem.

No enough air holes in front: Only have a few holes, but you can do somes with a drill.

Overall: 4.5
I put 5, because there is not 4.5...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent for htpc, May 14, 2008

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fanny hamsteak "stumpy hamsteak" (stubville, ms) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Ultra ULT33117 MicroFly MicroATX Desktop PC Case with Clear Side (Black) (Personal Computers)

Bough this for cheap htpc and love it. Very easy to work in, plenty of space. It uses a regular size power supply, so replacements are not hard to find and upgrades are easy. The fan is quiet and does the job, but I installed 2 120mm fans because this is going in a stereo cabinet/entertainment center and will get hot. I drilled holes for the fans in the top and right side, and this was easy since it is thin plexi glass. The case is light, but the quality is fine and you can transport it by the handle without fear that it will break. Full size video cards fit fine and there is room for 2 hard drives, a floppy and 2 dvd drives.
My only complaint is that the support bar prevents a large heat sink fan and my LCD screen doesn't work correctly. You can't see the first temperature digit, only half of it appears. This is minor and my case runs cool 24/7. I would recommend and I would buy this again.