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[Zap]

Originally posted by: chizow
Many of the new Socket 1366 boards are EATX to accomodate additional components, particularly the third pair of DIMM slots.

Which ones? I've used the MSI Eclipse and Intel Smackover, and both were normal ATX.

As for the 901, I like the black inner chassis but don't care for the angular looks on top. I see they kept the side panel - I didn't like the fan spot (cut my hand on one of the tabs :| ).

 

[ELopes580]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
There are actually 3 versions of the 900. One that didn't have the grommets, one with grommets without the holes for cable management which I have, and one with holes and grommets.

3 version? How do I know if mine has the cable management? I know it has the grommeents for the water cooling.

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: chizow
Many of the new Socket 1366 boards are EATX to accomodate additional components, particularly the third pair of DIMM slots.

Which ones? I've used the MSI Eclipse and Intel Smackover, and both were normal ATX.

As for the 901, I like the black inner chassis but don't care for the angular looks on top. I see they kept the side panel - I didn't like the fan spot (cut my hand on one of the tabs :| ).

Oops, looks like its only the Asus Rampage Extreme II and EVGA's upcoming X58 Classified (and maybe the Foxconn Blood Rage, can't tell from the pic) that are EATX.

But ya I also prefer the look of the old 900 to the new 902 and 1200. Fan spot isn't great, I wish it was further toward the front, or had another fan or two, but I can see why they kept it where they did. Moving it forward would've obscured the view of the inside more.

I'd say it looks just about perfect though for a GTX 295 if you reversed the flow and had the side fan set to exhaust heat, as its positioned right above the GTX 295's top exhaust vents.

Originally posted by: ELopes580

Originally posted by: zerocool84
There are actually 3 versions of the 900. One that didn't have the grommets, one with grommets without the holes for cable management which I have, and one with holes and grommets.

3 version? How do I know if mine has the cable management? I know it has the grommeents for the water cooling.

If it has the holes in the motherboard base for wire management and perhaps cable ties on the back. They silently added these features about a year ago after the 1200 was shown at CES, probably due to popular feedback and mods done over in that huge 900 thread on xtremesystems.

 

[adairusmc]

We have one of these sitting in my office and I am thinking of grabbing it to replace my thermaltake armor case. If I do I will post some more detailed pics of the 900 two.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: chizow

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: chizow
Many of the new Socket 1366 boards are EATX to accomodate additional components, particularly the third pair of DIMM slots.

Which ones? I've used the MSI Eclipse and Intel Smackover, and both were normal ATX.

As for the 901, I like the black inner chassis but don't care for the angular looks on top. I see they kept the side panel - I didn't like the fan spot (cut my hand on one of the tabs :| ).

Oops, looks like its only the Asus Rampage Extreme II and EVGA's upcoming X58 Classified (and maybe the Foxconn Blood Rage, can't tell from the pic) that are EATX.

But ya I also prefer the look of the old 900 to the new 902 and 1200. Fan spot isn't great, I wish it was further toward the front, or had another fan or two, but I can see why they kept it where they did. Moving it forward would've obscured the view of the inside more.

I'd say it looks just about perfect though for a GTX 295 if you reversed the flow and had the side fan set to exhaust heat, as its positioned right above the GTX 295's top exhaust vents.

Originally posted by: ELopes580

Originally posted by: zerocool84
There are actually 3 versions of the 900. One that didn't have the grommets, one with grommets without the holes for cable management which I have, and one with holes and grommets.

3 version? How do I know if mine has the cable management? I know it has the grommeents for the water cooling.

If it has the holes in the motherboard base for wire management and perhaps cable ties on the back. They silently added these features about a year ago after the 1200 was shown at CES, probably due to popular feedback and mods done over in that huge 900 thread on xtremesystems.

I really wish I had gotten it after they added the cable management. My Corsair cables are long as f.

 

[imported_trajan]

Sorry if this is a little off topic, but I've been contemplating getting either an Antec 900 or an Antec 1200 -- I've read many good reviews of both cases. I'd prefer to have the slightly smaller 900 but......

One of the reasons I want to replace my case is that I just got a GTX 280, and had no idea it was an "extra long" video card. I had to move my harddrives to the extreme top and bottom of the cage in my current mid-tower case, and to get the enclosure to fit in I still had to literally apply presure to the sides of the case to push it out a bit so I could scrape the enclosure in.

So..... I'd like to get by with the 900 but I'm worried I'll have the same issue. Any 900 owners with GTX 280s who have experience with this? Any other things to keep in mind when comparing the 900 to the 1200?

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: trajan
Sorry if this is a little off topic, but I've been contemplating getting either an Antec 900 or an Antec 1200 -- I've read many good reviews of both cases. I'd prefer to have the slightly smaller 900 but......

One of the reasons I want to replace my case is that I just got a GTX 280, and had no idea it was an "extra long" video card. I had to move my harddrives to the extreme top and bottom of the cage in my current mid-tower case, and to get the enclosure to fit in I still had to literally apply presure to the sides of the case to push it out a bit so I could scrape the enclosure in.

So..... I'd like to get by with the 900 but I'm worried I'll have the same issue. Any 900 owners with GTX 280s who have experience with this? Any other things to keep in mind when comparing the 900 to the 1200?

I have a 900 and a 9800GTX+ which is the same size as the 200's and there is about 1.5" from the card to the HD cage.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: trajan
Sorry if this is a little off topic, but I've been contemplating getting either an Antec 900 or an Antec 1200 -- I've read many good reviews of both cases. I'd prefer to have the slightly smaller 900 but......

One of the reasons I want to replace my case is that I just got a GTX 280, and had no idea it was an "extra long" video card. I had to move my harddrives to the extreme top and bottom of the cage in my current mid-tower case, and to get the enclosure to fit in I still had to literally apply presure to the sides of the case to push it out a bit so I could scrape the enclosure in.

So..... I'd like to get by with the 900 but I'm worried I'll have the same issue. Any 900 owners with GTX 280s who have experience with this? Any other things to keep in mind when comparing the 900 to the 1200?

GTX280 is the same length as the 4870x2, which fits in my new 900 two just fine with the 4870 right underneath it.

Here is a pic

 

[plion]

How is the sound on the the 900/900-2 compare to a p180? I might make a thread to seek advice as I'm getting told my p180 isn't enough for my gtx260 setup. I really love the quietness of my p180 though

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: plion
How is the sound on the the 900/900-2 compare to a p180? I might make a thread to seek advice as I'm getting told my p180 isn't enough for my gtx260 setup. I really love the quietness of my p180 though

I do not know how it compares to a P180, but compared to my old thermaltake armor, it is remarkably quiet.

 

[videogames101]

Originally posted by: adairusmc

Originally posted by: plion
How is the sound on the the 900/900-2 compare to a p180? I might make a thread to seek advice as I'm getting told my p180 isn't enough for my gtx260 setup. I really love the quietness of my p180 though

I do not know how it compares to a P180, but compared to my old thermaltake armor, it is remarkably quiet.

the 900 is much much louder than the p180, I've heard both.

(The 900 is designed for airflow, the p180 is designed for quiet operation)

 

[plion]

Originally posted by: videogames101

Originally posted by: adairusmc

Originally posted by: plion
How is the sound on the the 900/900-2 compare to a p180? I might make a thread to seek advice as I'm getting told my p180 isn't enough for my gtx260 setup. I really love the quietness of my p180 though

I do not know how it compares to a P180, but compared to my old thermaltake armor, it is remarkably quiet.

the 900 is much much louder than the p180, I've heard both.

(The 900 is designed for airflow, the p180 is designed for quiet operation)

I see, but I have no choice then do I? My setup seems to be too hot even with the fans on medium. Sigh I don't know what to do lol. Tired of researching I feel like just buying a 900-2 with 4 scythe fans or something, budget is $150usd