EntriesUltra Products m998
When Ultra Products gave us the heads up that they wanted us to review the m998, I was sure it would be another great case. I’ve had many experiences with Ultra Products, from cases to power supplies to MP3 players, and they’ve all turned out to be great products. I still remember when I got my first X-Connect and it was a huge hit. Even after several years of use, I was able to sell it off second hand for a few bucks because people we’re still looking for one.
In Nivedh’s thorough review of the m998, the creativity Ultra Product designers must have when deciding to go with a slightly wider case to facilitate a PCI expansion bracket IO connector.
The lesser known and more creative feature is actually the integrated powerbar which outputs 4 molex and 2 six-pin PCI-E . While it is a hyped up feature and serves no actual purpose other than keeping your cables clean, it’s certainly a new and innovative feature. What I wonder is how the response would be if another company like Antec or Silverstone came up with it first.
In terms of build quality, the m998 excels with its brushed aluminum finish and steel reinforced structure. Ultra has really put a lot of thought into the case as seen by the removable motherboard tray which includes part of the back panel, allowing you to install your expansion cards without struggling inside a cramped case. The interior is spacious and should satisfy pretty much everyone. One of my favorite features is the ability to attach casters to the bottom; every heavy case should have these! – Overclockers Online
If you’re looking for the case, it has an MSRP of 199.99 but you can find it for around $160 online.