Ultra m998 Mid-Tower ATX Case

Introduction:

   The days of generic cases have long since gone. You can find some better built and flashier cases from just about every online retailer as well as any larger scale PC store. Only the smallest computer shops still seem to carry the blandest, most generic looking cases that basically have no special features other than keeping the computer system inside. The price range of generic enclosures can start as cheap as $15 and reach $45 before features start to show up. You might save some money on those cases, but the bottom line is that you get what you pay for. And that's not much anymore these days.

Huge solution providers like Dell, HP, and Gateway offer all kinds of pre-built systems that have moved away from anything that resembles and uneventful computer system. One thing they've all learned is that better looking cases definitely help sell a system even if it doesn't contain the best gaming hardware around. While entry level cases have improved externally, they leave much to be desired internally. The internal features come up short and often are still limited in what you can do to make them look better.

If you want something that is some what unique and offers a whole new field of features, you'll basically have to move away from those guys and venture in to the online world. With a little searching, you can find vendors like Newegg, TigerDirect, and ZipZoomFly that sell many after market enclosures that flaunt all kinds of bells and whistles. You can find them with and without side panel windows that typically show off your insane new gaming system. If you're searching around now, you might consider this new m998 Enclosure from Ultra. It's not the typical run of the mill case and it has the features that matters, including all aluminum construction, as well as a couple things you haven't seen. If you've got a few minutes, have a look.

Specifications:

m998 Mid-Tower ATX Case
Named after one of the world’s toughest and most versatile military vehicles, our new m998 ATX Mid-Tower PC case will become your ultimate gaming weapon, as well as a dynamic multimedia chassis that promises years of digital entertainment. Striking a commanding presence with its sleek design and durable 1.5mm aluminum construction, the m998 offers 11 drive bays, along with front eSATA, Firewire, and USB audio ports. Two powerful yet quiet front and rear 120mm fans, plus Ultra’s superior airflow architecture, keep even the most heat-intensive components cool and at optimum performance.

This superb new case also features removable panels for easy, tool-free access, and Ultra’s exclusive Power Bar power distribution system. Component installation and maintenance is a snap, because you can remove all the m988’s panels for simple, tool-free access. And you can replace the front Firewire/audio/microphone/eSATA bracket with virtually any PCI slot-type bracket. Whether you’re a gamer, movie buff, or someone building an extremely powerful system – the m998 is the perfect fit. A rugged and versatile warrior that’s ultra-sophisticated and military tough.

Specifications:

• Color: Black

• Dimensions:
  Depth: 20.47"
  Width: 9.45"
  Height: 18.11"

• Drive Bay:
  4 - 5.25" Bays
  5 - Internal 3.5" Bays

• 2 - External 3.5" Bays

• Material: 1.5mm High Grade Aluminum

• Form Factor:
  ATX
  EATX
  Micro ATX

• Expansion Slots: 7 Standard Slots

• Case Fan Mounts:
  2 - 120mm Fan Mounts

• Case Fans Included:
  2 - 120mm Fans

• LEDs:
  Green - Power
  Orange - Hard Drive Access

• Switches:
  Power
  Reset

• All panels removable for easy, tool-free access

• Stainless steel finished removable Mainboard tray

• Includes Ultra’s Power Bar power distribution system

• Front eSata/Firewire/USB Audio ports

• Interior and Exterior finish

• Replace front Firewire/Audio/Microphone/eSata bracket with virtually any PCI slot-type bracket.

• Easy access front panel:
  2 - USB 2.0
  1 - Firewire
  1 - Headphone
  1 - Microphone
  1 - eSATA

 

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