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The second case we took a look at is the MicroATX Gazelle, in a nice
all-white finish. These cases are also available in various
two-toned color schemes:

As shown on its shipping carton, this case can be purchased in a
two-toned color scheme. Very clear and well-written instructions
were included:

This case is also protected by a plastic bag and Styrofoam blocks.
Once removed, we see it in all its plastic glory.
The Gazelle MicroATX case has an unusual configuration. It is
designed primarily as a horizontal, desktop-style case.
Moreover, it has two external 5.25" and two external 3.5" drive
bays, plenty for such a small case. It also has a flip-open
door hiding USB and audio ports. There are power and reset
buttons as well, both in a silver finish.

The rear of the case sports two 60mm exhaust fan mounts, crucial for
keeping a small and possibly crowded case cooled well.
Unlike the other Gazelle case, this one's plastic parts are only the
front panel, and these rounded handle/supports shown here. The
plastic finish is also very smooth and exudes high quality
manufacturing.

Inside, we see the PSU, accessories and hardware, and a massive drive
cage on the right.

The PSU is an ATX 250W unit. It has the 4-pin P$-12V connector, as
well as one SATA power connector.

Looking into the front of the case, we see the massive drive cage.
Here is the drive cage by itself. It is easily removable as it
slides in and out of place, and held down by two screws. This
drive cage holds two 5.25" drives, and three 3.5" drives where two of
them are externally accessible. It is well-designed and uses space
very effiiciently.
With the drive cage and PSU removed, we see the cavernous space offered
by the Gazelle.

Looking into the front of the case again without the drive cage, we see
the openings for the external drive bays, a 60mm fan mount for the
middle 3.5" internal drive bay, and the front panel ports.
In order to make the drives externally accessible, the drive covers
need to be popped off.

Building a complete system around this case was a challenge. We
fit two optical drives, an HDD and a FDD in it, plus a K7SOM mobo.
It was a tight fit to say the least. Tall DIMMs can interfere with
the drive cage, and cabling was messy. However, those were minor,
one-time issues one can easily address with a bit of creativity and
patience.

For its beautiful design and innovative and efficient use of space, the Just PC Gazelle
MicroATX case receives as verdict of:
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