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Bitfenix Merc Alpha Steel Black ATX Mid Tower Case 3X5.25 7X3.25 1X2.5 *No PS* Top USB2.0 Audio
Bitfenix Merc Alpha Steel Black ATX Mid Tower Case 3X5.25 7X3.25 1X2.5 *No PS* Top USB2.0 Audio
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 Features    [ Edit | History ] - By David_W @Aug 10, 2011
Getting a quality gaming chassis doesn’t necessarily mean spending a small fortune. Introducing BitFenix Merc - an unprecedented value in gaming cases. Merc comes in two flavors: Merc Alpha and Merc Beta, which gives you the option of going with additional fan locations, or choosing a more streamlined look. Ample expansion possibilities mean your Merc can grow with the rest of your system, while friendly DIY features make system installation headache-free. Armed with multiple fan locations and rich connectivity, Merc lets you get your game on without breaking the bank.

Features

select  Your Warrior
Different battles call for different troops. select  Merc Alpha for extra top panel cooling or Merc Beta for a more streamlined look. With BitFenix Merc, the choice is yours.
Ample Expansion
Small but rugged, Merc provides ample expansion possibilities, including three 5.25", seven 3.5", and one 2.5” drive bay. Seven PCI slots accommodate a wealth of expansion cards, and best of all, Merc even handles SSD drives and the longest graphics cards, enabling you to equip the latest firepower to bring the fight to your adversaries.
Effective Cooling
War is hell, which means multiple cooling options are a must. Merc Alpha comes with one 120mm fan, but can be fully loaded with up to seven additional 120mm fans.
Rich Connectivity
Each battle is unpredictable, so you need to be fully equipped at all times. With four included high speed USB 2.0 ports, Merc allows you to connect all of your gaming peripherals without the need to purchase separate USB hubs.
Easy to Install
Your troops should be easy to handle. When it's time to install your system, you'll appreciate Merc's DIY- friendly features, including robust cable management, a large CPU cooler cutout, and easy-to-use thumbscrews. When you say jump, Merc says: "how high?"
Impressive Value
With its black coated interior and quality black cabling, you'll be surprised as to how little Merc costs to bring into your camp. Big features for small money - that's BitFenix Merc.




 Specifications    [ Edit | History ] - by David_W @Aug 10, 2011
Specs
Materials Steel, Plastic
Color (Int/Ext) Black/Black
Dimensions (H x W x D) 439 x 190 x 490 mm (ATX Mid Tower)
Motherboard Sizes Mini-ITX, mATX, ATX
5.25" Drive Bays x 3
3.5" Drive Bays x 7 (1 x external)
2.5" Drive Bays x 1
Cooling Front 2 x 120mm (optional)
Cooling Rear 1 x 120mm (included) or 1 x 92/80mm (optional)
Cooling Side Panel 2 x 120mm (optional)
Cooling Top 2 x 120mm (optional)
Cooling Bottom 1 x 120mm (optional)
PCI Slots x 7
I/O 4 x USB2.0, Audio
Power Supply PS2 ATX (bottom, multi direction)

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Messages about Bitfenix Merc Alpha Steel Black ATX Mid Tower Case 3X5.25 7X3.25 1X2.5 *No PS* Top USB2.0 Audio

dose this indeed support micro atx (jesse v- Dec 05, 12, 3 Replies) Read this message
Case doesn't have Bitfenix logo on it (Bernard_M- Apr 14, 12, 3 Replies) Read this message
New budget gamers choice case (James_D- Oct 17, 11, 10 Replies) Read this message

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URL: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4913/bitfenix-merc-alpha-how-much-can-39
Comment: At just $39 it would be reasonable not to expect much, but as you'll see this case can hang with enclosures at twice the cost or better.
Posted by: Chris_W @10/05/11
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Doug_the_Slug
04/13/13
Experience: 2 Weeks
 Verified Owner
At first, this looked like another decent budget case. As I installed a machine in there, I found out otherwise. Normally I can deal with a few issues in budget cases... but this case has so many weird issues and design oddities it made my head spin.

Here's a few examples: (Read More)

dht
03/13/13
Experience: 1 Days
 Verified Owner
This review pretty much sum it up.

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ASUSpro
03/11/13
Experience: 1 Weeks
 Verified Owner
This case is a bit big but that's not much of a con.

I would prefer if the case badge is a legit one right one the case and not some cheap sticker with a clear background. looks kind of ugly. no USB 3.0. How much more does it actually cost to implement it? (Read More)

Varroa
03/11/13
Experience: 5 Days
 Verified Owner
A decent case for a budget gamer. Lots of fan options (8 x 120mm possible) and cable management is above average for a sub $50 case. Only major issue I ran into was the bottom fan is too close to the PSU cables and the cables cannot be moved once the fan is installed. For $30 I don't think you will find a better case, it is comparable to $80 cases easily. (Read More)

Sambath_V
02/25/13
Experience: 1 Days
 Verified Owner
I bought this case a few days ago. I got a call from Purolator the next day to pick it up from their depot. Yeah, apparently Puroltaor doesn't deliver to your door anymore. It sucks, because I don't have a car and I had to work until today.

All in all, I am very pleased with the case so far. 10/10. (Read More)

Jonathan_S
02/16/13
Experience: 3 Days
 Verified Owner
Good case for the price. Does include 4 front (top) USB 2.0 ports and a place at its bottom to hold a ssd. (Read More)

Marc_M
12/31/12
Experience: 7 Days
 Verified Owner
I bought this case for $30 on sale, and for $30, it was worth every penny!

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mooju
12/09/12
Experience: 1 Weeks
 Verified Owner
I found this to be a pleasant case to work in. All cases should come with 4 usb ports on top. good build quality but steel is a little thin. Got it for $30 on sale. (Read More)

CenturionX
12/02/12
Experience: 1 Months
 Verified Owner
It's a decent case but overpriced - should sell for about $30. That's about what it's worth. Finished well and looks great but metal is extremely light gauge and won't stand up to any amount of knocking around. Another problem with the thin steel is the hard drive and dvd resonate like crazy. Plenty of room inside and lots of ventilation options. For not much more $$$ the Antec 300 is a better choice. (Read More)

Gorisan
08/30/12
Experience: 2 Days
 Verified Owner
Its an alright case, smooth matte, black finish. I had no issues with sharp edges.

Everything fit in no problem. (Read More)


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