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Best MicroATX Cases? Seems Like Few Options

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I am looking for a MicroATX case, something compact, but without sacrificing on airflow. Something nice (dust filters, latest USB, window, etc), but at a decent price. I've looked around and haven't found many options, it seems like the MicroATX market is a bit neglected. Whatever options you can offer are greatly appreciated!

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Fractal Design has some options I would go for fi I were building a small form factor PC, the Meshify C Mini and the Node 804 for example. I can't remember if the Meshify C has USB 3.0 on the top though

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352086&ignorebbr=1

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352047&ignorebbr=1

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8 hours ago, Invaderzim117 said:

Fractal Design has some options I would go for fi I were building a small form factor PC, the Meshify C Mini and the Node 804 for example. I can't remember if the Meshify C has USB 3.0 on the top though

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352086&ignorebbr=1

 

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352047&ignorebbr=1

I have the Meshify C.  The non-mini one.  It has 2xUSB3.0 on the top front.  Apparently the mini (M-ATX) version is exactly  the same case, just a tad shorter.   
I actually have an M-ATX mobo in mine because I didn't want the crazy tinted glass on the Mini.

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8 hours ago, Invaderzim117 said:

I can't remember if the Meshify C has USB 3.0 on the top though

It does. All the I/O is at the top

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I am building a new system and was trying to find something cheaper than the Meshify or Define mini (I like quiet) but I don't see many options. There is the q300l that is very affordable but seems in a different league altogether. Tempted given how cheap it is to get me going until I figure out which more permanent case to get...

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11 hours ago, gordinho said:

I am building a new system and was trying to find something cheaper than the Meshify or Define mini (I like quiet) but I don't see many options. There is the q300l that is very affordable but seems in a different league altogether. Tempted given how cheap it is to get me going until I figure out which more permanent case to get...

Q300L is a pretty nice case actually. One of few good Cooler Master products, which is a surprise

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1 hour ago, Quadriplegic said:

Q300L is a pretty nice case actually. One of few good Cooler Master products, which is a surprise

I know! I am very tempted by the low price...

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