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First HTPC machine
- Pros: Nice look under my TV, good internal configuration and vibration damping, very quiet (Can't hear it at all). Great internal airflow for passive CPU cooling.
- Cons: VFD display gets corrupted (infrequently, but it does happen) to correct you have to unplug the computer then sign in to the OS.
- Other Thoughts: I have put my passive CPU heat sink to press directly against the side case fans (2x120mm).
EVGA 112-CK-NF77-A1
Intel Q6600
SILVERSTONE SST-NT01V2.0
SAMSUNG SH-S203N
Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G (x2)
(1TB drive that I recovered from another machine)
Adequate HTPC case with a few quirks
- Pros: Nicely built, well thought out case.
Sturdy construction
Attractive design.
Case fans are nearly silent and move enough air. If they're not doing enough, you can increase the speed via a switch.
Antec really thought this one out; compartment separation handles heat dispersion and rubber mounts are a nice touch.
- Cons: VFD is junk.
Have to use the included PSU to use the VFD (unless you want to buy an adapter from Antec)
PSU is not modular, cables aren't sheathed.
- Other Thoughts: I've bought 5 Lian-Li cases in the past 5 years, and a Silverstone last year. This is just about as nice as those two brands, but not quite.
I bought this for my Core 2 Duo HTPC. I'm using a Scythe Ninja Mini heatsink and the included fans keep it cool enough. I wanted to use a nice SeaSonic modular PSU I had laying around, but you need a special plug to make the VFD work with any standard PSU.
Also, in order to be able to power on/off the unit with a VMC remote, you have to run the power switch lead to the VFD and then another lead from the VFD to the MB front panel connector. This was not shown in any documentation. By luck, I found it on the Antec website. All in all an adequate HTPC case that gets the job done.
Does it's job perfectly
- Pros: -Great build quality.
-Very quiet fans.
-Pretty good hard drive mounts, quite quiet.
-Logical internal layout if you know what parts to buy.
-Built in IR!
- Cons: -VFD takes a lot of labor to get right.
-USB and Firewire jacks on the front are ugly.
-Volume knob is beyond useless.
-IR is a little picky about off-axis operation.
-Black version front panel is very easily scratched.
- Other Thoughts: This case has been the best HTPC case I've found. It doesn't have the size or the capacity to be a gaming rig, and the micro PS puts that idea right out. It really presents a nice factory made appearance when you're all done building the system.
I would highly suggest buying it in silver to prevent scratches and fingerprints on the fron bezel.
| General |
| Brand |
Antec |
| Series |
Veris |
| Model |
Fusion 430 |
| Spec |
| Type |
Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case |
| Color |
Silver / Black |
| Case Material |
0.8mm cold rolled steel/ Aluminum plate front bezel |
| Power Supply |
430W |
| Motherboard Compatibility |
Micro ATX |
| Expansion |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays |
1 |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays |
2 |
| Expansion Slots |
4 |
| Front Ports |
| Front USB Ports |
Yes |
| Front FireWire Ports |
Yes |
| Front Audio Ports |
Yes |
| Front Display |
VFD Display |
| Cooling System |
| 120mm Fans |
2 x 120mm side fans |
| Features |
| Features |
Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications
IR receiver that is compatible with Windows MCE & VISTA
Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
Low profile desktop height to fit in any environment
Durable 0.8mm cold rolled steel construction |
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Reviewed By: Norseman on 1/23/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: more than 1 year
