However, the case on this Acer is pleasingly compact, in the main thanks to the use of a microATX motherboard. Design wise, it’s quite attractive, with a futuristic sort of ‘Star Trek’ look to it (but in a good way) with a pleasing mix of silver and black combined with the seemingly obligatory blue lights. Fortunately, these are done tastefully, with a glowing power switch and the Aspire brand lit up from behind.