Perhaps I'm just missing something, but is there any reason that a case should cost over $350? My motherboard and processor together didn't cost that much! Given the performance issues raised in the review, I get the feeling that Antec are trying sell this case on name alone.
Make it big and beefy, tell people it will support two power supplies for that ultimate hardcore gaming experience, and I suppose people will buy it just so they can say, "Oh yeah, well I have the uber-Antec, with gold accents! So there." Yeah, and I bet your amplifier goes to eleven, as well.
Sure, they might have the Hummer equivalent of a case; however, I'd rather spend a fraction of that and just put some thought into a simpler, more elegant setup.
Originally Posted by supermonkey Perhaps I'm just missing something, but is there any reason that a case should cost over $350? My motherboard and processor together didn't cost that much! Given the performance issues raised in the review, I get the feeling that Antec are trying sell this case on name alone.
Make it big and beefy, tell people it will support two power supplies for that ultimate hardcore gaming experience, and I suppose people will buy it just so they can say, "Oh yeah, well I have the uber-Antec, with gold accents! So there." Yeah, and I bet your amplifier goes to eleven, as well.
Sure, they might have the Hummer equivalent of a case; however, I'd rather spend a fraction of that and just put some thought into a simpler, more elegant setup.
-monkey
Well I'd assume the price comes from the 2 psu's included in the case...
I like that it holds up to 2 PSU's in it now you can have one for the PC and one for the cooling system Unless you later get some next-gen PCI-E2 Video cards and need a ton of wattage :D
Ok, fair enough that it comes packaged with two power supplies, and that it's manufactured with two layers of thick steel.
I still can't help but wonder. This isn't holding up any walls in the house; two layers of thick steel is plain overkill for a computer case. I believe Antec could make this same case with aluminum, and I would eat my shoes if somebody actually lost his computer bacause the case fell apart.
I understand the importance of certain aspects of case construction: sharp edges, ease of access, tooless design, etc. But I don't think it's really fair to heap praise on a case for its double-layer, all steel construction. Ghetto-mods have shown us that a cardboard box can house the same computer just as well.
I submit that a $30, aluminum, off-brand case will hold up to the extreme physical rigors of computing just as well.
And I still question the necessity of two power supplies. If your cooling loop requires its own PSU, then it's either terribly inefficient or you're cooling too many components.
Originally Posted by Tulatin the case includes dual PSUs, which are pictured to be used. Where's the review on them?
We don't have a load tester sitting in our offices unfortunately, but if the case stays with us, we'll have a look at those next time we head up to test some more units.
You(B-T staff) have reviewed quite a few expensive, high-end, or "enthusiast" cases recently, is it possible for you to review a few sturdy, well-made cases that look good at the same time, without costing the earth?
Originally Posted by supermonkey This isn't holding up any walls in the house; two layers of thick steel is plain overkill for a computer case. I believe Antec could make this same case with aluminum, and I would eat my shoes if somebody actually lost his computer bacause the case fell apart.
I think it's supposed to dampen the noise more.
Personally, my opinion is "Meh. It looks too much like a fridge."
It's hard to review "generic" cases because the specifications can change very regularly (it's the same reason why nobody reviews generic monitors), but we'll have a look at getting some lower end cases in.
The last one we did wasn't too long ago, actually - towards the end of May and cost £40. ;)
Originally Posted by GigantoR Did anybody else notice "RERA" on the picture of the fan speed switches?
Joe did...
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Originally Posted by Joe One thing we did notice about the fans which led us to have a chuckle or two was that the fan controls on the back of the case for the top and rear fans have a spelling mistake on them.
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Make it big and beefy, tell people it will support two power supplies for that ultimate hardcore gaming experience, and I suppose people will buy it just so they can say, "Oh yeah, well I have the uber-Antec, with gold accents! So there." Yeah, and I bet your amplifier goes to eleven, as well.
Sure, they might have the Hummer equivalent of a case; however, I'd rather spend a fraction of that and just put some thought into a simpler, more elegant setup.
-monkey
Well I'd assume the price comes from the 2 psu's included in the case...
Why not just make ten have the same power as eleven? ;)
It's actually two layers of quite thick steel. Which is why we could barely lift the thing.
infact my entire computer is probobly worth less than that case...
I still can't help but wonder. This isn't holding up any walls in the house; two layers of thick steel is plain overkill for a computer case. I believe Antec could make this same case with aluminum, and I would eat my shoes if somebody actually lost his computer bacause the case fell apart.
I understand the importance of certain aspects of case construction: sharp edges, ease of access, tooless design, etc. But I don't think it's really fair to heap praise on a case for its double-layer, all steel construction. Ghetto-mods have shown us that a cardboard box can house the same computer just as well.
I submit that a $30, aluminum, off-brand case will hold up to the extreme physical rigors of computing just as well.
And I still question the necessity of two power supplies. If your cooling loop requires its own PSU, then it's either terribly inefficient or you're cooling too many components.
-monkey
she's either a hip-hop superstar or a chav.... nice case though
A generic example:
The price range of the case not being above C.£40.00
H.B.
I think it's supposed to dampen the noise more.
Personally, my opinion is "Meh. It looks too much like a fridge."
The last one we did wasn't too long ago, actually - towards the end of May and cost £40. ;)
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