BitFenix Merc Alpha Case

Name: BitFenix Merc Alpha
Brand: BitFenix
SKU: Merc Alpha
Rating: 4.3 (4 reviews)

BitFenix Merc Alpha BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-RP

★★★★★

(4 reviews)

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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.

Specifications Overview

Model	Merc Alpha BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-RP
Release Date	October 2009 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Type	ATX Mid Tower
Color	Black
Includes Power Supply	No
External 5.25" Drive Bays	3
External 3.5" Drive Bays	1
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays	0
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays	6
Motherboard Compatibility	ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, Thin Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O	USB 2.0 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
Dimensions	489 mm x 189 mm x 438 mm
Volume	40 L
Max VGA length allowance	270 mm
Max VGA length allowance (w/o HDD cage)	320 mm
Expansion Slots	7
Back Connect Support	No

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

Description

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)
Model Number	BFC-MRC-100-KKX1-RP

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