Macintosh IIcx

The Macintosh IIcx was released less than six months after the Macintosh IIx.

Design
The IIcx shares much of the same technology as the Macintosh IIx in a more compact form factor, with 3 NuBus slots instead of 6. The power supply's fan is quieter than previous Macintosh II series models. It was the first model that was designed to be positioned in either a horizontal or vertical position.

The IIcx's major components snap into the computer case without the need for screws. This made it less expensive to build, easier to repair, and was well-received by the Mac community.