NEW ANTEC CASE

[Cygnus X1]

Looks like I found my new C2D case for when Vista comes out.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129021

Features

Unique Top mounted 200mm TriCool exhaust fan to cool the hottest system
Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
Two front loaded HDD cages for up to 6 hard disk drives
The HDD cages act as air ducts to take air in more efficiently
Top mounted I/O ports for easy access
Top tray for your MP3 player, digital camera, etc

 

[herm0016]

cool, i like it

 

[cmdrdredd]

Looks goofy to me. What's with Antec mounting all the PSus at the bottom of the case?

 

[Shadowknight]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
Looks goofy to me. What's with Antec mounting all the PSus at the bottom of the case?

It gives it access to cooler air, making it less likely to have the fan spin up due to thermals. It also keeps it away from the CPU, which is another hot componentt that might cause it to spin up more.

 

[Operandi]

The utilitarian looks and side window really clash in my opinion.

 

[Zepper]

I'd take an original Stacker before that - better case and cheaper too.

.bh.

 

[Navaros]

Is this new Antec better than the P180B or not?

 

[Cygnus X1]

yes

 

[Engineer]

Looks more like a "loud performance rig" than a nice quiet case. However, the 200mm fan at the top is indeed something to notice!

 

[Zepper]

Navaros: "Is this new Antec better than the P180B or not?"

Define better. Quieter=No, Lower temps = possibly, Less expensive=No, Lighter - ?, 900 is Stacker wannabe=Yes.

.bh.

 

[Jetster]

that case looks good to me, all metal mesh front like coolermaster centurion provide excellent airflow, simple and stylish look. with so many large fans, you can set them all on 5v and still get decent cooling. just not sure about the high price tag...

 

[starwars7]

eh, I'd rather have more exhaust than intake. looks ok, but nothing special

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: Cygnus X1
Looks like I found my new C2D case for when Vista comes out.

Christ, Vista is gonna require a CASE upgrade too?

 

[starwars7]

Originally posted by: Pabster

Originally posted by: Cygnus X1
Looks like I found my new C2D case for when Vista comes out.

Christ, Vista is gonna require a CASE upgrade too?

ROFL!!

 

[yosuke188]

I do not like the side panel. I wished they just kept the solid side doors.

 

[foosa]

jury is still out with me. Maybe it will grow on me more, but I like the P180(b) more.

 

[Howard]

Disgusting.

 

[moddedcompsdotcom]

i like it.... but i want to see a review for it before i get one

 

[Cygnus X1]

I need this case!

 

[cmdrdredd]

Originally posted by: Shadowknight

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
Looks goofy to me. What's with Antec mounting all the PSus at the bottom of the case?

It gives it access to cooler air, making it less likely to have the fan spin up due to thermals. It also keeps it away from the CPU, which is another hot componentt that might cause it to spin up more.

But, the PSU has a fan that aids in the exhausting of hot air anyway.

 

[erikistired]

that thing looks badass. having the psu at the bottom means that there's nothing blocking that top exhaust fan from pulling all the hot air out of the case.

 

[Zepper]

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd

Originally posted by: Shadowknight

Originally posted by: cmdrdredd
Looks goofy to me. What's with Antec mounting all the PSus at the bottom of the case?

It gives it access to cooler air, making it less likely to have the fan spin up due to thermals. It also keeps it away from the CPU, which is another hot componentt that might cause it to spin up more.

But, the PSU has a fan that aids in the exhausting of hot air anyway.

Fans in PSUs shouldn't be counted on to contribute to system cooling any more. In the old days, the PSU fan was the only one in the case and they ran full speed 24/7. Not that way any more. Some PSU fans don't even keep the PSU cool enough for my liking. They've traded off self-preservation for quietness. So with no PSU at the top, the system exhaust fans can be located nearer the top of the case where they will do more good. Where they are in standard cases can starve the CPU and PSU fans for air.

.bh.

 

[Ika]

Too many holes to look good. Sure, ventilation must be great, but it's like the Lian-Li V1000 (or whatever the model number is), where you can see through the case. I think Apple does the whole "holes in the case" thing best.

 

[Cygnus X1]

Lot of people mad that they didn't wait for this before jumping on the P180b. Glad I waited I don't need another box oven like the P180b. Muhahaha!

 

[atybimf]

I like it.