Azza Z Mini ITX Gaming Case Review

Over the past year we have talked frequently about the trend towards smaller high powered system builds.  Today’s Azza Z case is a perfect example.  The Azza Z offers a slim case design that caters to gamers, home theater and Steam box builds without requiring proprietary parts.  Often called small form factor or SFF cases these cases can prove to be both difficult and satisfying to build as an enthusiast.

The Azza Z may look familiar.  We last saw the Z in our review of the CyberPowerPC Zeus Mini System back in March.  We liked the Z based system so much we were happy to revisit the Azza based case as a standalone review.

Azza currently offers the Z in this green on black combination only through your normal retail channels but a quick look back at CyberPowerPC’s website will show you a striking red on black design may be available soon.  Although we are a bit of a red friendly site the green stands out as a less common color making it all that more likely to wow your friends.

Bring on the specs!

Model Name: Z
Model Number: CSAZ-103
Type: Mini-ITX Gaming Case
Color: Black/Black(inside chassis)
Material: 0.6mm SECC
Side Panel Window: Yes
With Power Supply: No
Motherboard Compatibility: Mini ITX
Power Location: Front Bottom
Expansion: 1 x External 5.25", 2 x External 3.5" Drive Bays
Expansion Slots: 2
Front Ports: 1x USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HD Audio
Cooling System: 1x120mm LED fan on side
Physical Dimensions (HxWxD): 13.5"x4.4"x17.3" (342mmx112mmx440mm)
Weight: 8lbs

Exceptional Cooling System: 1x120mm LED fan on the side, intake the cool air in.
Supports Regular ATX power supply. No need to use special kind TFX or 1U power supply.
Supports up to 2x120mm water cooling radiators.
Supports Graphics cards up to 11" long.
USB 3.0 Ready with 1xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0 ports.
Easy CPU cooler installation with no need to remove the motherboard.

Azza may sound like a new name but the company has been around since 1996 as a top ten OEM motherboard manufacturer.  In 2004 they began building cases, power supplies for companies like XION, Cyberpower and ibuypower.

Modding is still a big part of building a computer either it be in component selection or pimping up the chassis the personalization of your computer is a large part of ownership.  That isn't to say you have to modify every case you buy but, every chassis should offer those opportunities and that his how we do our reviews.