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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
The Antec NSK3480 MicroATX case is designed for the computer user who cares about budget and the environment as well as the sound coming from the case. The included power supply is the he high-efficiency EarthWatts 380 Watt ATX12v v2.2 power supply. It is certified 80 PLUS and has Active PFC (power form correction) so that it is an amazing 80% efficient at loads between 20% and 100% of capacity.
This means that you're saving energy and money. A dual-chamber configuration separates the power supply heat and noise from the components. The hole leading from the power supply is even adjustable to reduce the amount of heat and noise that escape into the component bay. A rear-mounted 12cm TriCool 3-speed fans draw air out of the case to keep the components cool and there are provisions for the installation of two 92mm intake fans in the front for additional cooling.
Custom-configure your computer using the single 3.5" and pair of 5.25" front accessible bays. Another 3.5" drive may be mounted internally or, a third 3.5" drive may be installed instead of a 5.25" drive by using the removable HDD bracket. There are four expansion slots at the rear of the case and convenient front-mounted ports for two USB 2.0 devices and an IEEE1394 device along with audio in and out connections. Cold-rolled 0.8mm steel constructions ensures a durable home for your components.
Pros: Though previous reviews are correct in certain points, they all miss the big thing: this case offers a combination of features that you won't find in ANY OTHER CASE on the market (you can trust me on that - I went through ~30 cases): 1) The case is really small and yet can house a 120mm fan on the back, two fans on the front panel and one one the side door. 2) Top quality, 0.8mm SECC steel construction - just try and find a MicroATX case that thick. There are 3 other models, all of them subpar 3) 380W power supply is enough to power a top-of-the-line graphics card (I know, I know you all read that they need 500W+, but I actually measured the power consumption with a watt-metter). 4) 80Plus certified power supply will save about $xx a year, which you can spend on a better DVD drive, speaking of which the only models that will fit are made by LiteOn and some Asus models - see the poor guy's laments in the earlier review). 5) Did I mention that the case is really, really small?
Cons: Not really a con, but I ran out of room in the "Pros" section: the case is short and squat. It looks almost like the super modern cube case (and has smaller volume, by the way). This no doubt will make routing the cables a challenge, to say the least. However, once overcome, you will be very pleased with the results. The case provides cooling performance rivalling case twice the size and such is perfectly suitable for building a high performance, space-saving and clean looking gaming machine. When you put all the components in, the case will have a nice hefty feel to it and even when fans spool up will not resonate or vibrate.
Other Thoughts: I came down very harshly on the previous iteration of this design, mostly because I didn't appreciate the forcing of an SFX power supply on you and the suggest placement of hard drive. The new design addresses these shortcomings and then some. And indeed, the very first reviewer is correct in that the market for MicroATX cases hasn't been very lucrative thus far, and nothing stops Antec from pulling the plug on this one - that is precisely why you should get one (or better two) while you can.
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Good if you know what you're getting into
Reviewed By: Veloso on 4/8/2008
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Nice looking case. Well built, as you would expect from Antec. Location of vents make it placing it on carpet no problem. Power supply has ample power cables, and the case provides many tie-downs for them.
Cons: No PC speaker for hearing motherboard error codes. Because of its size, it is not the easiest case to work in. There's no great location for a hard drive: It's difficult to connect both a hard drive and an optical drive in the upper chamber, but in the lower chamber, a hard drive will block one of your expansion slots.
Other Thoughts: If you go in aware of its limitations, this is a quality case.
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Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: No flimsy steel, this is a very solid and sturdy case. Small and Sleek, I really like this case.
Cons: You have to open up the top of the case to access the power supply and 4.25" drive bays. Routing the power and drive cables through the case was a bit tough due to a partition in the case. I wouldn't recommend using IDE optical drives.
Other Thoughts: It's a little tight to work in, but the small form factor is why I bought the case in the first place...
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Just what I needed
Reviewed By: Jellymusher on 11/4/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: I wanted to build a power efficient but capable desktop to use as an alternate from my power hungry game rig.
Built out with : Antec New Solution NSK3480 MicroATX case w/380w Power Supply Intel BOXDG45ID LGA775 mATX Motherboard Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz ZALMAN CNPS7000C-Cu 2 Ball CPU Cooler 4x 1Gb Kingston 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 1x Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3250418AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive 1x Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB Cache SATA Hard Drive 1x DIAMOND ATI Radeon HD 4670 GDDR3 1GB PCIe x16 Video Card
Running Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 32bit and Ubuntu 9.04
This case is a nice solid little number and has a good 380watt Antec power supply.
It was well packed and the documentation was adequate.
Cable management is a little time consuming as you have very little space between top bay and the front of the power supply.
Take your time and use some zip ties and zip tie anchors and you can end up with a very clean free f
Cons: * More expensive than other cases of same type (but includes power supply) * ATX power cable needs to be about 3 inches longer. * Can we please have 3 pin fan headers instead of molex power connectors? * It would be nice to have some sound dampening material on the side panels
Other Thoughts: I like it but I wish they had an all black version!
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Reviewed By: on 11/3/2009
Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: easy build for me with Gigabyte mATX mobo. Found enough room for unused power wiring by running it all down into the main area, left fdd bay off and tied everything up there. sata HDD and Samsung DVD fit fine up top. Not silent, but quiet.
Cons: Needed adapter for 4 pin to 8 pin 12v cpu power. sata power cable setup makes it difficult or impossible to connect 2 drives on one cable.
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Model
Brand
Antec
Series
New Solution
Model
NSK3480
Spec
Type
MicroATX Mid Tower
Color
Black/ Silver
Case Material
0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction
With Power Supply
Yes
Power Supply
380W
Power Supply Mounted
Top
Motherboard Compatibility
MicroATX
With Side Panel Window
No
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays
2
External 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
1 x 3.5" (or 2 x 3.5" with one in 5.25" bay)
Expansion Slots
4
Front Ports
Front Ports
2 x USB2.0 ; 2 x Audio ; 1 x IEEE1394
Cooling System
80mm Fans
No
120mm Fans
1 x 120mm 3-speed Rear Fan
Side Air duct
No
Physical Spec
Dimensions(L x W x H)
14.00" x 7.75" x 13.75"
Weight
14.4 lbs.
Features
Features
With silicone grommets to isolate drive vibrations Dual-chamber structure separates power supply Heat and noise for cooler & quieter operation 2 x 5.25" (with one removable HDD bracket)
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
3 years limited
Labor
3 years limited
Introduction
The Antec NSK3480 MicroATX case is designed for the computer user who cares about budget and the environment as well as the sound coming from the case. The included power supply is the he high-efficiency EarthWatts 380 Watt ATX12v v2.2 power supply. It is certified 80 PLUS and has Active PFC (power form correction) so that it is an amazing 80% efficient at loads between 20% and 100% of capacity.
This means that you're saving energy and money. A dual-chamber configuration separates the power supply heat and noise from the components. The hole leading from the power supply is even adjustable to reduce the amount of heat and noise that escape into the component bay. A rear-mounted 12cm TriCool 3-speed fans draw air out of the case to keep the components cool and there are provisions for the installation of two 92mm intake fans in the front for additional cooling.
Custom-configure your computer using the single 3.5" and pair of 5.25" front accessible bays. Another 3.5" drive may be mounted internally or, a third 3.5" drive may be installed instead of a 5.25" drive by using the removable HDD bracket. There are four expansion slots at the rear of the case and convenient front-mounted ports for two USB 2.0 devices and an IEEE1394 device along with audio in and out connections. Cold-rolled 0.8mm steel constructions ensures a durable home for your components.
Highlights
Efficient Ventilation The Antec New Solution NSK3480 features one 120mm 3-speed rear fan and side air duct for efficient ventilation and effective system cooling. Two front 92mm fan mounts are featured to meet your additional cooling needs.
Convenient Front I/O Panel The Antec New Solution NSK3480 features a convenient front I/O panel for easy access to two USB 2.0, one IEEE 1394 and two audio ports.
Built-in 380W PSU The Antec New Solution NSK3480 is equipped with a powerful 380W power supply unit that delivers strong power to all system components and provides a high level of system reliability.
Reviewed By: Case Mod Professor on 10/4/2007
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
