ANTEC HTPC Case!!!! - Page 2

dan_aka_jack · 2007-06-08, 10:35

Hi there,

I'm just wondering if there are any updates regarding using passive CPU cooling in this case. Has anyone had any success with passive CPU cooling in this case?

Thanks,
Jack

Somperson · 2007-06-09, 21:33

I just bought the Antec Case about 2 weeks ago from Newegg. Actually the NSX2400 or whatever... same case/power supply minus the VFD display which I thought was worthless w/o a remote IR sensor. 100$ + 15shipped USD, but the case front came broken. I had it in hand for an hour before i sent it back. Im ready to go with:

Case is very well designed. Didnt get a chance to test the sound levels though. SilentPC.com did a great write-up on it. Saying the PSU is also a great deal for a 100$ case...

Antec Case
e4300 ~ hopefully OCed on stock shit to 2.4ghz easily with
gigabyte uATX
2GB Gskill ram
100gb SATA drive from an old computer (currently making a NAS/server with 1.5TB backend)
nvidia 6600gt

I'm guessing I should have everything in hand ready to go by Wed. newegg is killing me with this delay shit. Goal = 1080p x264 hopefully 40mbit (X3 demo test) in Mediaportal... we'll see

Jason

babelfish · 2007-09-26, 23:13

My experience with Antec Fusion Black 430
Pros:
- Good cooling solution
- Good Harddisk mounts.
- Nice look
Cons:
- Terible LCD with no contrast what so ever. Expect max readable distance 1 metre.
- LCD/IR stability. Expect to totally unplug the box 2-5 times a week to reset the IR and LCD
- Crippled iMon LCD work only with Antec's own software, except that it locks up every so often.
- Crippled iMon LCD work only with MCE remote. Reportedly very hard to get to work with any other remote. Not all buttons work.
- Crippeled iMon LCD work only with a few application.

Strong consumer rights in Norway might save me as I want this returend. Just sendt a retun request based on bad LCD contrast and unstable LCD/IR. Crossing my fingers.
The box it self is good. Go for the model without display if you want an antec box.

petsa · 2007-09-27, 06:14

Or try v1 (with VFD). I have one and it works quite well! Doesn't come in black though...

/Peter

MattLittle · 2007-09-27, 11:56

I have the NSK2400 is very very quiet and efficient. Good clean looks. I have a zalman 9600cu (or something) cpu fan that turns on via speed fan if the core temp gets over 40. It hardly EVER does.... Designed from the ground up as an HTPC case. Only mods I did were bend the h/s fins down a bit to fit and seal up the box completely airtight except for the intakes and vents. This increases airflow efficiency dramatically there are no little -ve pressure vortexes (Im talking out my ass here but it sounds good) stuffing up airflow. I then put some green synthetic scouring pad stuff over the intakes to act as filters to keep the dust out and done! COuldnt be happier wiuth my lovely black and silver box =)
hic!

DimmO · 2007-10-31, 12:12

I've built a pc in an Antec P180. those white silicone grommets for the hard drive mounts are awesome. I had 4xHDDs in the pc and could barely hear them.

petsa · 2007-11-16, 13:15

Has anyone tried this gfx card in the Fusion:

RX2600XT-T2D512EZ/D3, http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...30&cat2_no=137

Will the heatpipes that extend above the card fit into the case?

/Peter

PsyDuck · 2007-11-16, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by petsa

Has anyone tried this gfx card in the Fusion:

RX2600XT-T2D512EZ/D3, http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...30&cat2_no=137

Will the heatpipes that extend above the card fit into the case?

/Peter

Probably not....but there are a couple of other passively cooled 2600Xt cards that should fit.
According to this thread
http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums...ic.php?t=43782
this card should fit:
http://www.prisjakt.nu/produkt.php?p=200218

bigflause · 2007-11-30, 09:29

I'm using a 8600gts in my case and it was really loud so I fitted the Zalman VNF100. It works really well in this case. it is extreemly quite now. you need the fans running in this case for it to cool though. there is no way to have all the components passive because you will get a build up of heat.

the case airflow works really well. when all is running with the case closed the cpu is at 38 and the gfx at 49 and never really goes over that. what amazed me was that when you open the case and leave it running like that the airflow around the card stops completely and it starts to overheat. as soon as you close it the airflow kicks back in and works like a charm.

Don't get the one with thw VFD you will be left dissapointed. It's rubbish.

2007-09-27, 11:56	#15 (permalink)
MattLittle Portal Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cant recommend enough I have the NSK2400 is very very quiet and efficient. Good clean looks. I have a zalman 9600cu (or something) cpu fan that turns on via speed fan if the core temp gets over 40. It hardly EVER does.... Designed from the ground up as an HTPC case. Only mods I did were bend the h/s fins down a bit to fit and seal up the box completely airtight except for the intakes and vents. This increases airflow efficiency dramatically there are no little -ve pressure vortexes (Im talking out my ass here but it sounds good) stuffing up airflow. I then put some green synthetic scouring pad stuff over the intakes to act as filters to keep the dust out and done! COuldnt be happier wiuth my lovely black and silver box =) hic!

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2007-06-08, 10:35	#11 (permalink)
dan_aka_jack Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi there, I'm just wondering if there are any updates regarding using passive CPU cooling in this case. Has anyone had any success with passive CPU cooling in this case? Thanks, Jack

2007-06-09, 21:33	#12 (permalink)
Somperson Portal Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just bought the Antec Case about 2 weeks ago from Newegg. Actually the NSX2400 or whatever... same case/power supply minus the VFD display which I thought was worthless w/o a remote IR sensor. 100$ + 15shipped USD, but the case front came broken. I had it in hand for an hour before i sent it back. Im ready to go with: Case is very well designed. Didnt get a chance to test the sound levels though. SilentPC.com did a great write-up on it. Saying the PSU is also a great deal for a 100$ case... Antec Case e4300 ~ hopefully OCed on stock shit to 2.4ghz easily with gigabyte uATX 2GB Gskill ram 100gb SATA drive from an old computer (currently making a NAS/server with 1.5TB backend) nvidia 6600gt I'm guessing I should have everything in hand ready to go by Wed. newegg is killing me with this delay shit. Goal = 1080p x264 hopefully 40mbit (X3 demo test) in Mediaportal... we'll see Jason

2007-09-26, 23:13	#13 (permalink)
babelfish Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 14 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Country:	My experience with Antec Fusion Black 430 Pros: - Good cooling solution - Good Harddisk mounts. - Nice look Cons: - Terible LCD with no contrast what so ever. Expect max readable distance 1 metre. - LCD/IR stability. Expect to totally unplug the box 2-5 times a week to reset the IR and LCD - Crippled iMon LCD work only with Antec's own software, except that it locks up every so often. - Crippled iMon LCD work only with MCE remote. Reportedly very hard to get to work with any other remote. Not all buttons work. - Crippeled iMon LCD work only with a few application. Strong consumer rights in Norway might save me as I want this returend. Just sendt a retun request based on bad LCD contrast and unstable LCD/IR. Crossing my fingers. The box it self is good. Go for the model without display if you want an antec box.

2007-09-27, 06:14	#14 (permalink)
petsa MP Donator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 484 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	Or try v1 (with VFD). I have one and it works quite well! Doesn't come in black though... /Peter

2007-10-31, 12:12	#16 (permalink)
DimmO Portal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Country:	I've built a pc in an Antec P180. those white silicone grommets for the hard drive mounts are awesome. I had 4xHDDs in the pc and could barely hear them.

2007-11-16, 13:15	#17 (permalink)
petsa MP Donator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 484 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	Has anyone tried this gfx card in the Fusion: RX2600XT-T2D512EZ/D3, http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?f...30&cat2_no=137 Will the heatpipes that extend above the card fit into the case? /Peter

2007-11-30, 09:29	#19 (permalink)
bigflause Portal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 24 Posts: 193 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Country: My System	I'm using a 8600gts in my case and it was really loud so I fitted the Zalman VNF100. It works really well in this case. it is extreemly quite now. you need the fans running in this case for it to cool though. there is no way to have all the components passive because you will get a build up of heat. the case airflow works really well. when all is running with the case closed the cpu is at 38 and the gfx at 49 and never really goes over that. what amazed me was that when you open the case and leave it running like that the airflow around the card stops completely and it starts to overheat. as soon as you close it the airflow kicks back in and works like a charm. Don't get the one with thw VFD you will be left dissapointed. It's rubbish.