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The Enermax Phoenix Neo ECA3160 conforms to the Micro-ATX form factor and so can accommodate motherboards with form factors ATX and Micro-ATX.
It is made of Aluminium and its dimensions (LxWxH) are 503mm x 216mm x 448mm.
 | Form Factor | Micro-ATX | | Length | 503mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Form Factors |
| | Width | 216mm | ||
| Material | Aluminium | | Height | 448mm | ||
| Color | Black | | IO Display Panel | no | ||
| Expansion Slots | 7 | | Front USB 2.0 Slots | 0 | ||
| 5.25″ Drive Bays | 5 | | Front USB 3.0 Slots | 0 | ||
| 3.5″ Drive Bays | 5 | | eSATA | no | ||
| 2.5" Drive Bays | 0 | | Audio IO | yes | ||
| Tool-less Rails | no |
The Enermax Phoenix Neo ECA3160 has a the Micro-ATX form factor. Micro-ATX is a smaller version of the ATX standard which is designed to make your case and the system therein lightweight and portable. Using the Micro-ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors ATX and Micro-ATX. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 503mm x 216mm x 448mm.
The Enermax Phoenix Neo ECA3160 has seven expansion slots, so there is plenty of room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system. The case has five 5.25" drive bays, which is more than enough to house various drives, particularly optical drives. With five 3.5" drive bays there is also plenty of extra HDD space as well. Installing a solid-state drive on this case would require a 3.5" adapter.
Made primarily of Aluminium, the Enermax Phoenix Neo ECA3160 is built to be strong, lightweight, and well-ventilated. This often comes at a price premium, but some see the benefits to be completely worth it. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.
