Qpack?

[amicold]

Anyone own a Q-Pack that can recommend it? I want to build a fairly powerful uATX system, and the Qpack looks competent enough, but I was looking for advice from owners, or anyone that could lead me in a better direction with a different uATX case.

 

[mshan]

It's a really nicely designed case, but build quality is only so so (i. e. aluminum case will probably scratch easily, as will acrylic windows if you have them).

Stock psu (at least the earlier revision I had) was good, but developed some sort of short so that whenever I tapped on the desk it was resting on, it would restart the computer.

If you replace the psu with a standard size one, I believe you might need to put in a short optical drive such as a LiteOn.

I think the Ultra Microfly is essentially the same case.

Still, overall a very nice and reasonably priced sff case.

 

[Zap]

The MicroFly is the "same" case except they made it an inch or so deeper, so it more easily fits standard sized PSUs. Oh yeah, and different color schemes and the sides/top are separate pieces instead of one piece.

X-Qpack PSU review

It really... doesn't put out the power.

These cases are kind of fiddly to put together, but in the end they work, look good and don't take up much space.

Pics of my MicroFly SLI build. Used it for a month, have since kinda parted it out.

 

[Zepper]

There are at least three versions of this case: The X-Qpack, the Chenming 118 and the MicroFly. As zap said, the uFly has about an inch of extra length over the other two for a bit of elbow room for the PSU, drives and cooling. AOpen has a similar design that you might want to look at before buying.

.bh.

 

[monsterstealth]

I have built one system with a Qpack, and it was a ratehr painless install, and didnt have any real problems with it. However it was for a friend and his family, so it was just a mid range mATX board and a e6300 at stock speed. If I was going to do it again for myself I would go with that LANBOX (http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?p=CA-VF1KBNS&c=fr) I just think it looks a lot better than the Qpack or Microfly.

 

[wwswimming]

i like my Q Pack.

yes, they are a little flimsy. my on-off switch is intermittent. also,
the power supply is ... for lack of a better word ... teeny.

i got a Seasonic 430 to go with it. because it is compactly packaged,
where the bundle of wires exits the power supply box is relevant; it
will bump into the optical drive, or affect its length.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817151023

 

[tylerdustin2008]

Why do people like the thermal take LAN box. It only has 2 60mm fans. Horrible coolin.g! Now the Q-micra is a great case, wish i had the money for it. Anyways i owned a x-qpack and i havd a 4400+ X2 with a 7700cu on it, cpu idled at 17c. I added a 8800GTS to it, and i was afraid to use the handle it got heavy.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: Zap
The MicroFly is the "same" case except they made it an inch or so deeper, so it more easily fits standard sized PSUs. Oh yeah, and different color schemes and the sides/top are separate pieces instead of one piece.

X-Qpack PSU review

It really... doesn't put out the power.

These cases are kind of fiddly to put together, but in the end they work, look good and don't take up much space.

Pics of my MicroFly SLI build. Used it for a month, have since kinda parted it out.

get the microfly. Its friendlier then the qpack due to its extra length as zap states.

 

[crossrode]

I built this X-QPack rig last year. It's one of my favorite builds in recent years. I would use the case again, but as others have said the material is flimsy and the windows scratch VERY easy. Some of the highlights:

Pentium D 805 Smithfield @3.4
ASUS VM micro board 945g chipset
OCZ PC5400 Gold 2 GB (4 x 512) at 700mhz.
ATI x800GTO 256mb DDR3 400/1000mhz
Seagate 250GB SATA 3.0/16mb w/hd coooler
X-Infinity 500 watt atx PSU (fits, but barely)
Sony DVD
Pioneer DVD-RW (fits fine)
Coolermaster copper HS/F
Internal Floppy
Antec artic blower rear case fan
Antec video card fan

I have a lot of stuff in this little case. I did have my ATI x1800 in there! That was a tight fit.





My Micro Rig

 

[songokussm]

i prefer the microfly over the X-QPack. i have both and with X-QPack has as less length space, and the psu it comes with is so so. the micro its more refined, brighter colors, and more scratch resistant. however both of them their handles still suck. so don't plan and using it.

my gaming system is an duel crossfire setup. my microfly handles everything with ease and it still have room. its brandnew, as ive only had both for about a week or two, but so far the micro is an 8/10 where as the X-QPack is a 7/10. all due to cosmetics.

 

[Texun]

I like my Qpack but if I had to do it again I would look at the microfly. The Qpack is good for a stationary box but it's not that well built and the depth makes it difficult to use an after market PSU. The OEM PSU was junk and I ditched it ASAP for an Antec. The Antec fit the case just fine, but as others have said, you will be stuck using a short drive like LiteOn.

This is what I have in mine:
MSI 754 board
3100 Sempron
A 1g stick of Corsair memory
6600GT
2 DVD drives
Zalman 7700 something cooler
Antec 430 Watt PSU
Seagate 300g PATA
120mm rear fan

Good airflow, too. The case and CPU stay in the 30's year round but the 6600GT sucks.

 

[PianoMan]

Another vote for the MicroFly - the extra inch helps. Don't get one with a PSU, since as stated earlier, the MicroFly can accommodate standard PSU's.

It's fairly easy to work with, and as long as you're not expecting Lian-Li build quality, can get used to the lightweight construction.

If you're concerned with cooling, don't opt for the clear side panels, as those will NOT have side vent holes and the only airflow you'll get is thru the tiny vents under the handle (and that handle's flimsy at best).

Good case if you want an SFF. I fit a 1900XT and Zalman 7000 HSF in there without any problems. I think you might be able to squeeze a 7700 in there too. :Q

PM

 

[Salvador]

I'm looking at one of these cases. Will they fit an AGP card in them?

Also, if you don't buy one with the power supply, what do you recommend? I'd think that something with modular cables or at least flexible cables would be ideal.

 

[MrPickins]

I like my Qpack. (black windowless)

I replaced the PSU with a larger unit, and had to get a short dvd drive to get it to fit. Other than that, no issues.

Contrary to popular opinion, the handle is sufficient to move the pc around, just don't go swinging it in circles.

 

[Zepper]

Just about any size card will fit. It'll take an AGP card if ypu put a microATX mobo in it that has an AGP slot...

.bh.

 

[Salvador]

Originally posted by: Zepper
Just about any size card will fit. It'll take an AGP card if ypu put a microATX mobo in it that has an AGP slot...

.bh.

Thanks. I didn't know if the cards were lined up differently with the new PCI video cards.