Author Topic: The Antec Skeleton (Read 24334 times)

Arcmanov · « **on:** October 08, 2008, 11:05:11 AM »

JUST when I am considering upgrading my case to either the Antec 1200/Cooler Master Cosmos 1000, along comes daniboy with this gem...

THE ANTEC SKELETON

The link above goes directly to Antec's website, where you'll find more pics, and specs,
but you can't appreciate how UBER this case really is until you download and read the manual.

...and yeah, that top fan is two hundred and FIFTY mm !!!

Its just been released. Prices vary between 138 and 160 US. Not bad at all.
This will make a really GREAT testing case, as the mobo tray is removable, ODDs are 'quick release', HDDs are side mountable.

WOW.....just, wow.

I am liking this VERY much!!!

*reconsiders Antec 1200*

Carigamers · « **on:** October 08, 2008, 11:05:11 AM »

Kraeoss · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:23:51 PM »

hrmm interesting.... but wouldnt dust be a problem ? seeing that it's like exposed

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:38:48 PM »

silly kraeoss

dust is only a problem for mere mortals

gaming gods house their 1337 machines in clean rooms like a glorious intel fab

that case absolutely roxx!! and in my now aced room
evennn better!!
keep 2 or 3 cans of air around and best air coolingzz evvaaarrr

SPK · « **Reply #3 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:46:37 PM »

Hmm....*puts 2 standing metal fans in front of this for uber airflow design...*

daniboy79 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:56:18 PM »

dust isn't a problem for me, i keep one of these on standby to beat the dust-bunnies

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** October 08, 2008, 12:56:18 PM »

W1nTry · « **Reply #5 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:00:51 PM »

From an HSE standpoint a vacuum is the better option as opposed to compressed air. I remember the HSE course stating something along those lines. The human skin is exposed on avg to ~1atm of pressure and does not take much more than that to have gases penetrate the tissue. If poisonous chemicals are able to permiate your skin because of elevated pressure, it can get into your blood. You get the idea. So their recommendation was vacuum vs. compressed air. The cans are already either borderline or able to penetrate your skin if used incorrectly, FAR less for a COMPRESSOR.... O_o

That aside, that is an EXCELLENT workbench platform... I don't quite consider that a CASE.... XD

Nephilim · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:07:13 PM »

i using vacuum long time...i just find it easier because unlike a can the vacuum pressure doh deplete after each use...plus i cheap....

Arcmanov · « **Reply #7 on:** October 08, 2008, 01:10:29 PM »

I concur as 'workbench platform'. It could also make a very wicked LAN rig.

Check out the top 250mm fan in action...

Crixx_Creww · « **Reply #8 on:** October 08, 2008, 03:41:04 PM »

i would never put a vacuum anywhere near my machine....

E M F

Nephilim · « **Reply #9 on:** October 08, 2008, 04:06:10 PM »

that's why they come with an earth pin.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2008, 04:29:22 PM »

^^^ Exactly, but I try to use the vacuum mostly on the outside of the case.
I use it sparingly on the inside. I have an intense phobia of breaking off a capacitor from something,
or sucking off an important jumper.

daniboy79 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2008, 04:34:08 PM »

Quote from: Crixx_Creww on October 08, 2008, 03:41:04 PM

E M F

I wounder how many ppl thought about that?

at least compressed air isn't gonna wreak havoc with static!

Spazosaurus · « **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2008, 05:01:18 PM »

Case looks sick! And for a new item, its not at a 'buss yuh pocket" price either. Probably for the new year i'll get one.

Kraeoss · « **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2008, 05:56:07 PM »

do we really have that much toxic waste inside our pc's that we cud get poisoned ? just open a window or a door then pressure is regularized. compressor or atmos in a can is just cool for me.

yea i is a mortal dust is my bane yes. well i guess it eh go be that bad considering pc's collect dust enough to cause heat increases within a period of like 6-9 mths of non dusting lol so....

The case HARD XD

phoenix31tt · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2008, 06:06:05 PM »

T-Up to sum1 who can do cable management in that...
that'll look more or less like a jumbled set of wires...

and no matter how "clean" you think your room is... dust will exist... unless u planin to have a sanitation outside ur room or something, or phasing through the walls to get in/out etc

...

i think that case makes an excellent test bed, but wont recommend it for long term use

Saxito Pau · « **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2008, 06:13:27 PM »

so, Arc, yuh selling your current bench testing 'case'?

Arcmanov · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:54:21 PM »

I'm considering it, but who would buy it?

phoenix31tt · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2008, 07:57:55 PM »

oops forgot to mention the noise levels if its going to be long term use

Arcmanov · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2008, 08:35:25 PM »

For those wondering what the hell Sax is referring to, I currently use a Top Deck Station
for bench testing.

Arcmanov · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2008, 10:40:09 AM »

AnandTech takes a 'stab' at the skeleton.

Pretty nifty. I'll definitely be getting one of these.

Carigamers · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2008, 10:40:09 AM »

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