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Antec/MissingRemote.com Contest Entry Thread

This is the thread to post your contest entries in.
For contest details please follow this link. http://www.missingremote.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1064&Itemid=1

Update #1 Just to clarify, you can use the same product as other entries.. Just copy and paste something a little different, or include a picture, or a combination. This isn't too strict.

Update #2 It is now open to Canadian residents as well!

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81800

And, no, I'm not being a kiss*ss...  I love this case.  I already have a silver one and it's great!  Am I supposed to copy the whole page or what?  Just in... uhh... case (ha... pun!)...

P180
Advanced Super Mid Tower
P180

A case without compromise, whether Silver or Black

The P180 is truly a revolutionary breakthrough in case design. Dual chambers isolate the power supply and CPU into separate cooling zones with up to 5 configurable fans. Three-layer sound-deadening panels dampen noise even in very high-performance systems. Ease-of-use, sleek design and Antec’s reputation for quality make the P180 worthy of being the first in a new category we call the Advanced Super Mid Tower.

Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Unique upper and lower chamber structure The power supply resides in a separate chamber to isolate heat from the system and lower system noise
    * Innovative three-layer side panels and front door (aluminum, plastic, aluminum) dampen system noise, making this one of the quietest cases available
    * Cooling System:
      - 1 rear (standard) 120mm TriCool

Server: WHS, SuperMicro dual Xeon X7DWE, 1 x Xeon L5410, Thermalright HR-01, 4GB Crucial ECC, 8 port PCI-X SATA, 4 port RocketRAID 2300, 5x1 PortMultiplier, Corsair HX1000W PSU, Lian-Li PC343B case [blog]
Storage:
2 x Addonics 5-in-3 bays, 13TB
Client:
SageTV 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Foxconn G9657MA-8EKRS2H, Core2Duo E6600, Zalman CNPS7500, 2GB Corsair, 320GB, HIS ATI 4650, Antec Fusion [blog]
Tuners: 2 x HD-PVR (serial control), 2 x HDHR, USB-UIRT

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15900#

This case looks great!

[img width=400 height=400]http://www.antec.com/images/400/900_q.jpg[/img]
Air flow
[img width=400 height=400]http://www.antec.com/images/400/package/900_box.jpg[/img]
ports on top of chassis

Nine Hundred
Ultimate Gamer Case

    *  Unique Top mounted 200mm TriCool exhaust fan to cool the hottest system
    * Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
    * Two front loaded HDD cages for up to 6 hard disk drives
    * The HDD cages act as air ducts to take air in more efficiently. Optional middle 120mm fan bracket to cool the hottest graphic cards or CPU
    * Two 120mm TriCool blue LED front fans to cool hard disk drives
    * Window side panel comes with an optional 120mm fan mount for maximum VGA cooling
    * Top mounted I/O ports for easy access
    * Top tray for your MP3 player, digital camera, etc.
    * Power supply mounts at the bottom of the case (power supply not included)
    * Dimensions: 19.4

Digitalis Vision II  HTPC chassis
Windows MCE 2005, Digitalis Vision II case, Asus P4C800-E Deluxe
Canterwood, P4/3.0 GHz 800Mhz 478P/512K HT RT - Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu
(2) 300GB Maxtor Diamond Max Plus SATA 16Mb buffer RAID0 600 Gigabytes
(2) 500GB Maxtor DiamondMax11 SATA 3.0 set to 1.5 in Vantec EZ-Swap MRK-300ST SATA hard drive racks
Corsair 1GB TWINX1024-3200LL, Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro, Pioneer DVR-106 Black Drive
Asus Radeon 9600XT/TVD/128M 8X with ZALMAN VF700-CU 2 Ball VGA cooler installed
(1) Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-500MCE (1) VBOX Cat's Eye DTA-150 ATSC Terrestrial HDTV Receiver
Microsoft MCE Remote 2005 / Microsoft MCE Remote Keyboard / Logitech Cordless MX Duo
SeaSonic S12-500 ATX12V 500W Power Supply, Vantec ThermoFlow 60mm Case Fans

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This looks like a great case for a MCE machine.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15738#

Fusion
Media Center Case
Fusion

[img width=400 height=400]http://www.antec.com/images/400/Fusion_new_f.jpg[/img]

Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
    * Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
    * Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
    * Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
    * Advanced cooling system:
      - 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool

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I have this case and love it.  Quiet Quiet Quiet!!

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81500

[img width=161 height=161]http://www.antec.com/images/160/P150_q.jpg[/img]
Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Sound-deadening side and top panels reduce noise
    * 120mm TriCool

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Antec Solo

I got the black version.  I am using this as my HTPC right now.  I placed it behind the LCD TV so I don't see it.  It's too bad cuz I really like the shiny black paint.  Maybe I'll move it to the side.

[img width=160 height=160]http://www.antec.com/images/160/solo_q.jpg[/img]

SOLO
Quiet Mini Tower Case
SOLO

Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Piano black finish
    * Dual hard drive mounting system - two ways to mount your hard drives for best possible quiet operation.
      - Tray Mount - Four HDD trays with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce hard drive noise
      - Suspension Mount - HDD suspension system for up to three hard drives to maximize noise reduction
    * Power supply flexibility. Accommodates any ATX12V or ATX12V v2.0 form factor power supply. For truly silent computing, the choice of power supply is crucial. Antec recommends choosing from our NeoHE, Phantom, or TruePower 2.0 power supplies.
    * 8 Drive Bays (or 7 drive bays with Suspension Mount of the HDD)
      - External: 4 x 5.25

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This case looks great as well!

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15139
Antec Sonata II

Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Advanced Chassis Air Duct to cool the latest CPU and graphics cards on the market
    * Improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling
    * Specially designed low-noise SmartPower 2.0 450W ATX12V v2.01 power supply
    * Front mounted USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire®,i.Link®) & Audio ports
    * 9 Drive Bays:
      - 3 x 5.25" external drive bays
      - 2 x 3.5" external drive bays
      - 4 x 3.5" internal drive bays in individual trays with rubber grommets to absorb hard drive vibrations
    * Cooling System:
      - 1 rear 120mm Tricool fan (standard) with 3-speed control to balance quiet with cooling
      - 1 front 120mm case fan (optional) 25mm thick
      -1 92mm fan (optional) in the air duct to cool the CPU
      - 1 80mm fan (optional) for graphics cards
    * Fits Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") and Standard ATX (12"x 9.6") motherboards
    * Double hinge door design: allows the door to open up to 270º
    * Made with 0.8mm SECC Steel
    * Built-in washable air filter keeps harmful dust out of your case

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Who wouldn't like a fan with the name "Big Boy"?!?
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=75200

Big Boy 200
200mm TriCool Fan

Antec understands you desire the coolest gaming system, that’s why the Nine Hundred comes with the Big Boy 200, a 200mm TriCool™ fan. This fan has a three-speed switch that lets you choose the speed best suited to your needs.

    * Size: 200 x 30mm TriCool™ Fan
    * Rated Voltage: 12V DC
    * Operating Voltage: 10.8V ~ 13.2V
    * 3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling

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I like hte small form factors because now a days, for a normal PC, you only need the mobo, CPU, RAM, video card, a large HDD and a DVD (or 2).  Most cases are just taking up room.  HOWEVER, I will say that a nice tower case is SCHWEETTT!!!!  Like the Antec 180, for instance..... ;D

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=91300

NSK1300
MicroATX Cube case
NSK1300

http://www.antec.com/productImage.php?ProdID=91300&SetZone=en
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Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * 4 Drive Bays
      1 x 5.25

HTPC: SageTV HD-300

Server:WHS on a Gigabyte GA-MA69G-S3H, AMD AM2 5000+ Black edition 2GB Adata DDR2-800 RAM,  HVR-2250, HD Homerun Tuner, Maxtor 25GB OS drive, 1-WD 1TB data drive, 2-Samsung 1TB HDD's, 1-500GB backup drive; SageTV for WHS.

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I'll probably use the Overture II for my next HTPC. Seems like a good size, decent expandability (although more 3.5" bays would be better).

[img width=160 height=102]http://www.antec.com/images/160/overtureII.jpg[/img]

Features:
Elegant piano-black finish with chrome front ports and soft blue illumination
Power Supply: Special 450W SmartPower 2.0 ATX12V v2.01 compliant
Drive Bays
- 2 x 5.25" External Drive Bays
- 2 x 3.5" External Drive Bays or Optional 2 HDD drive bays
- 2 x 3.5" Internal HDD Drive Bays
- Slide-out trays allow easy installation of all drives
- Rubber grommets on internal 3.5" trays reduce vibration and noise
Front-mounted ports provide convenient connections
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 2 x Audio Jacks
- 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®)
Cooling:
• 1 x 92mm rear TriCool Fan installed
• Two 75 x 30mm quiet Blower Fans for maximum cooling
Fits Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") and Standard ATX (12"x 9.6") motherboards
Top Panel with vents for maximum cooling for CPU and VGA card
Case Dimension: 5.25" (Grade x 17" (W) x 19" (D)
13.3cm (Grade x 43.2cm (W) x 49cm (D) 

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Enclosures 

Fusion
Media Center Case
Fusion

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Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
    * Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
    * Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
    * Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
    * Advanced cooling system:
      - 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool

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I personally like both the P180 and the NSK2400...  So here's the NSK2400 since the P180 was used.  (It's too bad they aren't listing the uFusion as far as I can see... Or the P182...)

NSK2400
Desktop case
NSK2400

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Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * High-efficiency 380 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply
      -Universal input
      -Active PFC and high efficiency design for superior environmentally friendly operation
    * Triple-chamber structure to isolate power supply and hard drive heat for cooler & quieter operation
    * Advanced cooling system:
      -- 2 sidemounted 120 mm TriCool

HTPC addict

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Mmmmmmm..... silent power supply.

Phantom 500
500 Watt ATX12V 2.0 Silent Power supply

New and More Powerful Phantom
Building upon the technology that made our revolutionary Phantom 350 power supply totally silent, the Phantom 500 with Antec's new Hybrid Fan technology, provides awesome power while continuing to offer the user an extremely quiet computing environment. Phantom 500 operates completely silently until its internal temperature reaches a user selected temperature, whereupon the fan turns on to balance high power performance with quiet computing.

Features:

    * ATX12V version 2.01 compliant with 24-and-20-pin adapter connector with detachable 4-pin section for 20-pin for backward compatibility with older motherboards
    * Dual +12V outputs, with dedicated circuits to isolate the CPU power line from peripherals.
    * Hybrid fan design
    * Exceptional power efficiency up to 86% (US version) at full load
    * 4 Serial ATA power connectors
    * PCI-E graphic card power connector
    * Fanless operation for absolutely silent computing. Three user selectable fan kick-in points for quiet computing under higher loads: 40, 47.5, or 55 degrees C.
    * Specially designed internal heatsinks and chassis heatsink for maximum heat dissipation
    * ATX12V v2.0 compliance and ultra-high-efficiency design (up to 85%) allows Phantom to generate up to 70% less heat and consume 25% less power than standard PSU's saving you money on your electric bill
    * Power Factor value greater than 90% (EU only)
    * Gold plated connector for superior conductivity

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I love the NSK2400 media center case (and the P180 would make the perfect server case). I'm going to post about the Fusion case because of the sexy aluminum fascia!  ;D

Fusion
Media Center Case
Fusion

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Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
    * Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
    * Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
    * Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
    * Advanced cooling system:
      - 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool

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I have one of these and it's whisper quiet.  I am very happy with it.

Sonata II
Piano Black Quiet Super Mini Tower
[img width=146 height=160]http://www.antec.com/images/160/Sonata2.jpg[/img]
Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Advanced Chassis Air Duct to cool the latest CPU and graphics cards on the market
    * Improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling
    * Specially designed low-noise SmartPower 2.0 450W ATX12V v2.01 power supply
    * Front mounted USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire®,i.Link®) & Audio ports
    * 9 Drive Bays:
      - 3 x 5.25" external drive bays
      - 2 x 3.5" external drive bays
      - 4 x 3.5" internal drive bays in individual trays with rubber grommets to absorb hard drive vibrations
    * Cooling System:
      - 1 rear 120mm Tricool fan (standard) with 3-speed control to balance quiet with cooling
      - 1 front 120mm case fan (optional) 25mm thick
      -1 92mm fan (optional) in the air duct to cool the CPU
      - 1 80mm fan (optional) for graphics cards
    * Fits Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") and Standard ATX (12"x 9.6") motherboards
    * Double hinge door design: allows the door to open up to 270º
    * Made with 0.8mm SECC Steel
    * Built-in washable air filter keeps harmful dust out of your case

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4U22ATX450-2
4U Rackmount with ATX12V v2.0 PSU
4U22ATX450-2

Features:

    * 4U rackmount chassis
    * 450 Watt ATX12V v2.0 Power supply
    * Motherboards ATX Motherboards (up to 12" x 13")
    * 3 x 5.25, 3 x 3.5"(External) 7 x 3.5" (Internal)
    * User configurable for 6x5.25" + 3x3.5" (w/out 120mm intake Fan) 3x3.5"(Internal)
    * 7 expansion slots
    * 1 x 120mm ball bearing fan intake, 2 x 80mm ball bearing fans exhaust
    * 2 Front USB ports

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I have one of their older server cases and I could really use a new one.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=91550

Titan 550
Server Case
Titan 550

Click product image for more views.

Features:

    * Removable front bezel for easy installation
    * Double hinge door design: open the door up to 270º
    * Ultra-quiet cooling system:
      - 1 rear 120mm standard fan with TriCool 3-speed switch
      - 2 front (optional) 92mm case fan mounts
    * 10 Drive Bays
      - External 4 x 5.25" (one with 5.25" to 3.5" adapter)
      - Internal 6 x 3.5"
    * • Front ports: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®), Audio In and Out.
    * Power Supply included: TruePower 2.0 550W ATX12V v2.0 and EPS12V compatible
    * 7 Expansion Slots
    * 1.0mm cold rolled steel for durability
    * Motherboard: Extended ATX including CEB specification motherboard (30,5 x 33 cm)
    * Size: 17.6" (Grade x 8.1" (W) x 23" (D)
      44.6cm (Grade x 20.5cm (W) x 58.4cm (D)
    * Net Weight : 30 lbs
      14 kg

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I love the 4U22EPS550-2 Case? How much? Well I have two in my basement and purchased several more for clients! These things are built like friggin' tanks, have great air flow, and are very easy to pull out of a rack and work on. I've got most of the ones I've worked on, on rails where I pull the case out like a drawer, remove the top panel (with no screw of course!) and have at it! I like the fact that each set of 5.25" pays are removable all at once. It makes adding / removing drive and using my disk duplicator (Logicube Sonix) very easy at home or in the field.

[img width=400 height=306]http://www.antec.com/images/400/4U22ATX550EPS.jpg[/img]

    *  4U rackmount chassis
    * 550 Watt EPS12V 2.2 Power supply
    * Motherboards ATX Motherboards (up to 12" x 13")
    * 3 x 5.25, 3 x 3.5"(External) 7 x 3.5" (Internal)
    * User configurable for 6x5.25" + 3x3.5" (w/out 120mm intake Fan) 3x3.5"(Internal)
    * 7 expansion slots
    * 1 x 120mm ball bearing fan intake, 2 x 80mm ball bearing fans exhaust
    * 2 Front USB ports

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Fusion
Media Center Case

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15738#

Features:
ROHS Compliant 
Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
Advanced cooling system:
- 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool

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These look like a must-have for system building...

Wrist Bands
SKU:77407

[img width=80 height=80]http://www.antec.com/catalog/WB.jpg[/img]

1 pair of Wrist Bands with Antec logo. Ships via Ground service ONLY when not ordered with other product. Hawai'i, Alaska and Canadian customers please call customer support at 1-800-222-6832. Price includes shipping and handling.

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=30049

[img width=160 height=160]http://www.antec.com/images/160/sonatadr.jpg[/img]

Replacement door for Antec Sonata II.

Convenient!

I absolutely love my Sonata II case, but recently the front door of the case broke off and I was thinking of getting a new case entirely.  I recently purchased an NSK2400 for my htpc, but I couldn't find a case worthy of replacing my sonata II for my gaming system.  I didn't realize Antec was selling replacement doors for the case till just now, when I checked out the site for this contest.  I placed an order for the replacement door, but I still wouldn't mind having a P180 to mess around with.  Tongue

-- lazy

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=23350

Building on a budget?  Gets the job done...

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I have the Overture II for a HTPC I built and it is really nice..

OVERTURE II
Piano Black Quiet Media Case
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15730

Features:

    * Elegant piano-black finish with chrome front ports and soft blue illumination
    * Power Supply: Special 450W SmartPower 2.0 ATX12V v2.01 compliant
    * Drive Bays
      - 2 x 5.25" External Drive Bays
      - 2 x 3.5" External Drive Bays or Optional 2 HDD drive bays
      - 2 x 3.5" Internal HDD Drive Bays
      - Slide-out trays allow easy installation of all drives
      - Rubber grommets on internal 3.5" trays reduce vibration and noise
    * Front-mounted ports provide convenient connections
      - 2 x USB 2.0
      - 2 x Audio Jacks
      - 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®)
    * Cooling:
      • 1 x 92mm rear TriCool Fan installed
      • Two 75 x 30mm quiet Blower Fans for maximum cooling
    * Fits Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") and Standard ATX (12"x 9.6") motherboards
    * Top Panel with vents for maximum cooling for CPU and VGA card
    * Case Dimension: 5.25" (Grade x 17" (W) x 19" (D)
      13.3cm (Grade x 43.2cm (W) x 49cm (D)

Steve Graddy

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Seeing how I already have a minuet and a server case from Antec...... I'll take one of these

Fusion :Smile
Media Center Case

Features:
ROHS Compliant 
Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
Advanced cooling system:
- 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool

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Neo HE 550
High Efficiency 550W PSU

Neo HE 550
[img width=250 height=160]http://www.antec.com/images/160/NeoHe_q_sli.jpg[/img]
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Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Nvidia SLI
    * AQ5 - 5 year warranty
    * Highly efficient (up to 85%), one super-silent 80mm fan keeps Neo HE cool; less than 18dBA noise level
    * . Advanced Cable Management System improves internal airflow and reduces system clutter by allowing you to use only the cables you need.
    * Universal Input with Active PFC: Use anywhere in the world without worrying about input voltages; Active PFC improves voltage stability and delivers environmentally-friendlier power.
    * Dedicated Power Circuitry: Delivers safer, more reliable output to your system’s delicate components. Includes dedicated voltage outputs, triple +12V output circuits, voltage feedback circuitry, and tighter ?% regulation for improved system stability.
    * ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V compliant; backward compatible with all ATX12V v2.01 systems. Special 4+4 pin connector allows multi standard compatibility
    * Three +12V output circuits provide maximum stable power for the CPU independently of the other peripherals.
    * Accurate power rating allows Neo HE to deliver its full rated power, 24 hours a day rated at 50ºC.
    * Low-speed 80mm fan delivers whisper-quiet cooling and ensures quiet operation by varying fan speed in response to load and conditions.
    * SATA connectors for your Serial ATA drives.
    * Industrial grade protection circuitry prevents damage resulting from short circuits (SCP), under voltage protection (UVP), power overloads (OPP), excessive current (OCP) and excessive voltages (OVP).
    * Approvals: UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TÜV, CCC, C-tick.
    * MTBF: 80,000 hours
    * Size: 5.9?(W) x 3.4" (Grade x 5.9?(W)

Related Products & Links:

    * NeoHE Awards
    * PFC information
    * For Power Supply, Cooling, and other Accessories, see navigation menu above and to left.
    * Do It Yourself Articles

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This contest caught my eye because I'm currently looking for a case to use for a media server that I want to build.  I currently have the Sonata II as my desktop case, and love it, so I want to get an Antec case for my media server.

[img width=369 height=400]http://www.antec.com/images/400/package/Sonata2.jpg[/img]

Style, Performance, Silence

Two years ago, Antec kick-started the quiet computing revolution with the introduction of Sonata, the first computer case to combine style and performance in an enclosure designed from the ground up to be completely quiet. Since then, Sonata has sold over half a million units worldwide and the demand continues to grow. Sonata II combines the classic style and silent performance of the original Sonata with an upgraded SmartPower2.0 450 power supply and innovative new cooling design for handling the latest, fastest technologies.

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the Fusion case looks real slick for a MCE:
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15738#

Fusion, the newest member of the LifeStyle family of enclosures, seamlessly blends Quiet Computing, versatility and impeccable style to media PCs. Utilizing an innovative three chamber thermal design and Quiet Computing™ features like vibration-dampening silicone grommets, it is so quiet you won’t have to relegate your media PC to a closet to make out the softest passages in your favorite movies or music. Combined with a highly-efficient 430W power supply with active PFC, you can rest assured that the Fusion will be a good citizen on the power grid even as it quietly records your favorite shows.

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Genuine Antec thumbscrews, no doubt voted "Best in Class" at some international competition somewhere.

Thumb Screws- 6 pcs.

Thumb Screws- 6 pcs.
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Features:

    * Screw size: 6-32 x 6mm
    * Thumb Knob size: 12mm diameter
    * Material:Nickel-plated Steel
    * Weight: 4.75g / pc

Related Products & Links:

    * For Cases, Cooling, and other Accessories, see navigation menu above and to left.
    * Do It Yourself Articles
[img]Thumb Screws- 6 pcs.

Thumb Screws- 6 pcs.
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Features:

    * Screw size: 6-32 x 6mm
    * Thumb Knob size: 12mm diameter
    * Material:Nickel-plated Steel
    * Weight: 4.75g / pc

Related Products & Links:

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=77064

Thermal Grease

Even computers need to be 'greased like a pig'.
>:D

amg
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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15738

Fusion, the newest member of the LifeStyle family of enclosures, seamlessly blends Quiet Computing, versatility and impeccable style to media PCs. Utilizing an innovative three chamber thermal design and Quiet Computing™ features like vibration-dampening silicone grommets, it is so quiet you won’t have to relegate your media PC to a closet to make out the softest passages in your favorite movies or music. Combined with a highly-efficient 430W power supply with active PFC, you can rest assured that the Fusion will be a good citizen on the power grid even as it quietly records your favorite shows.
Features:

    * ROHS Compliant
    * Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
    * Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
    * Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
    * Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
    * Advanced cooling system:
      - 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool

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I have to say I've become a big fan of Antec cases in short order. I recently rebuilt my media center system in a P180B, and I am working on a second system in an NSK2400. In fact, I've become so enamored with the design and quality of their cases, I'm thinking about rebuilding the family desktop system in an NSK4400. So, without further ado....

NSK4400
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For years Antec’s award winning Solution Series of enclosures has provided cost effective, quality case + power supply combinations. The newest edition in that storied family, the NSK4400 Mini Tower case, now brings environmentally-friendly and quiet computing features to make it Antec’s best value ever. Along with its exceptional ventilation and attractively understated styling, the NSK4400 features a high-efficiency 380W ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC—so you can place its beauty anywhere, with no second thoughts.

Features:
High-efficiency 380 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply
-Universal input
-Active PFC and high efficiency design for superior environmentally friendly operation
Advanced cooling system:
-1 Rear 120mm TriCool 3-speed fan
-1 Front mount for optional 80mm fan
-1 Advanced Chassis Air Guide, with mount for optional 80mm fan
8 Drive Bays
-Front Accessible: 3 x 5.25

MCE1: Abit AW8-MAX, Intel P4, 8600GT, XP MCE 2005 SP3.

MCE2: Abit NF-M2, AMD 64X2, 8500GT, XP MCE 2005 SP3.

MCE3: Abit AN-M2HD, AMD 64X2, 7050, Vista HP SP2.

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My system ain't exactly in the best spot for keeping cool...so this one is near and dear to my heart:

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=75018

SpotCool
System Cooler

 

Features:
Mount virtually anywhere inside a case
Cools RAM, expansion cards
Blue LED illumination included
3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling 

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Like those fancy cables...

Accessories 
 

A26 ATA-133
Rounded IDE Cable

 
Click product image for more views.

Features:
Wrapped with nylon mesh for maximum air flow improvement
40-pin 80-conductor cable, ATA133/100/66/33 compliant for high speed data transfer (A26 IDE cable)
Highly flexible 26" round cable (16" + 10") with two device connections, one motherboard connector.
Shielded with aluminum foil and braided silver mesh with ground, for maximum shielding 

ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe, AMD64 3200, Zalman CNPS7700-CU ATI: X800XL/TV Wonder Elite/HD Wonder, 512x 2 dual channel, BlueGears X Mystique 7.1 sound card, Neopower 480, Seagate 300 GB, & 250GB,  DVD 16x dual layer, Ahanix 601MCE, Gyration KB w/ MCE remote, XP MCE 2005/ Marantz SR870, DP870 Toshiba 65" HD

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I was tempted with the rounded IDE cables until I saw this gem:

PC Lighter Adapter

Features:
Power devices that us 12V car power adapters with your computer power supply.
6A maximum safe current (72 Watts)
Length 36" (91,4cm)

This is awesome!  For Christmas, I got a travel coffee mug that has a built-in thermostat (temperature AND warmer).  I'm quite happy keeping my coffee at 135 deg while driving.  The problem is the power cord is only for car cigarette lighters....so when I get to work, I have to unplug and the slow and steady decline to cold coffee begins.  But with this brilliant Antec baby, I can take my mug and cord inside and plug it into my PC.  Brilliant!

contest or not, I think I'm getting one of these things...it's just too perfect.

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Saw this at my local Fry's B&M the other day and stopped to have a good look:

Antec Minuet 300

[img width=96 height=160]http://www.antec.com/images/160/MINUETII.jpg[/img]

Features:
Minuet 300 slimline piano black Micro PC case with chrome accents
300Watt ATX 12V power supply, 24 pin main connector
Internal 80mm TriCool fan with 3-speed switch control

Low Profile, small form factor:
• 3.8"(Grade x 12.75(W) x 16.8"(D)
• 9,4cm(Grade x 31,9(W) x 43,9(D)

Front Ports:
• 2USB
• 1 IEEE1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®)
• 2 audio jacks

3 Drive bays in easy-to-install unified flip-out drive cage
• 1 x 5.25" external
• 1 x 3.5"external
• 1 x 3.5"internal

Motherboard: up to micro ATX (9.6"x9.6")
Top panel with vents for maximum cooling of latest CPUs & VGA cards
Gross weight: 6.4Kg/14.2 lbs.
Net weight: 5.7 Kg/12.6 lbs.
2 stands included for upright positioning
AQ3 - Antec Quality three-year Warranty

Is this thing on?

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[img width=495 height=640]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/waicool/anteci_luminate2.jpg[/img]

Direct Link - http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=77105
These are cool, i need to add more usb ports to get a couple dozen of these things to "set the mood"

switched to a PS3-BD Remote, and now IT is missing!!!

RRH
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well I love My sonata 11
but I sure would like one of these
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15738

Fusion
Media Center Case

Fusion
Click product image for more views.

Features:

    * Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
    * Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
    * Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
    * Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
    * Advanced cooling system:
      - 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool

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I might start smoking if I had one of these bad boys...

PC Lighter Adapter

Features:

    * Power devices that us 12V car power adapters with your computer power supply.
    * 6A maximum safe current (72 Watts)
    * Length 36" (91,4cm)

Related Products & Links:

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[img width=160 height=160]http://www.antec.com/images/160/LighterAdapter.jpg[/img]

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Antec NSK2400 is my favorite...

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=92400

[img width=160 height=88]http://www.antec.com/images/160/NSK2400_q.jpg[/img]

I used it for my first ever HTPC build a few months ago, so I'll admit I'm a bit biased...

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HD Cooler
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Features:

    * Aluminum heatsink for maximum heat dispersion
    * Two built-in temperature sensors to monitor hard drive & case temperatures
    * Celsius or Fahrenheit LED display
    * Supports IDE, SATA or SCSI high speed hard drives

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15900#

This looks like a nice case also. Good luck to everyone!!

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[img width=400 height=400]http://www.antec.com/images/400/SpotCool_fan.jpg[/img]

Not a case but pretty cool (no pun intended) fan if you need one and dont have a mounting location.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=75018#

Antec’s Spot Cool is specifically designed to mount on any motherboard to provide cooling wherever you need it most. Simply mount it on a motherboard mounting hole, angle the fan as you desire and power it from a motherboard fan connector. 3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling. Get active cooling for your RAM, or expansion cards, or wherever your system needs it, and you’ll see even better performance.

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Super Cyclone Blower
Dual Expansion slot cooler

Super Cyclone Blower
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Features:

    * 3-speed switch lets you balance quiet performance with maximum cooling
    * Fits in 2 expansion slots
    * Exhausts hot air out of your system protecting your valuable investment and extending its life

This product blows!

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=92400

Ye Olde NSK2400. Originally brought to my attention from SilentPCReview, I have to admit that it's a really nice quiet case that doesn't require a lot of love or attention (or, for that matter, money) to get a nice quiet computer out of. Comes with a power supply, comes with TriCool fans that are enough for me, comes with soft (or at least soft*er*) hard drive mounting... it's the Fusion without the LCD.

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Soon I will have a new baby boy (April 10) so I figure I should make sure to have these on all my fans!!

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=76097

80mm Fan Guard
For 80mm, 92mm and 120mm fans. Whether you are making new fan mounts or modifying current fan mounts, these fan guards will help to keep your fingers from getting hurt when the fans are spinning.

80mm Fan Guard

[img width=160 height=160]http://www.antec.com/images/160/80mmfanguard.jpg[/img]
Features:

    * Chromed wire-formed grill
    * Size 100mm diagonal mounting holes distance (80mm)
      117mm diagonal mounting holes distance (92mm)
      149mm diagonal mounting holes distance (120mm)
    * 2 Fan Guards per individual package. 10 packs have 10 individual packages, for 20 total fan guards.

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I'd like the P180B black.......

P180B
SKU:81802

A case without compromise, whether Silver or Black

The P180 is truly a revolutionary breakthrough in case design. Dual chambers isolate the power supply and CPU into separate cooling zones with up to 5 configurable fans. Three-layer sound-deadening panels dampen noise even in very high-performance systems. Ease-of-use, sleek design and Antec’s reputation for quality make the P180 worthy of being the first in a new category we call the Advanced Super Mid Tower.

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This could be nice for the computer that is ALWAYS ON but perhaps in another room.  Energy savings is nice when you can get it.

EA 500
500 Watt ATX12V v2.0 PSU

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=27500

Features:

    * 80mm low noise cooling fan
    * Dual 12V outputs: 12V2 for Motherboard and peripherals; 12V1 for processor
    * Industrial-grade protection circuitry prevents damage resulting from short circuits, power overloads, over voltage, and under voltage
    * 80 PLUS® certified
    * 4 SATA connectors
    * PCI-E connector: one for 380W and 430W, two for 500W
    * Safety approvals: UL, CUL, FCC, TÜV, CE, CB, C-tick, CCC
    * Universal input
    * Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
    * PF value up to 99%
    * AQ3 Antec Quality three-year parts and labor warranty

Related Products & Links:

    * 80Plus information
    * PFC information

EarthWatts, the most environmentally friendly Power Supply yet.

Do your part for the environment with EarthWatts power supplies. The earth is our most valuable resource and protecting and preserving it for future generations is of utmost importance. EarthWatts is available in three highly efficient models—380 Watt, 430 Watt, and 500 Watt—and are all 80 PLUS® certified, the newest standard in power supply efficiency. And that means that using EarthWatts will save you money on your electrical bill. Fully equipped with universal input, EarthWatts automatically works on any power grid in the world. And the built-in Active PFC makes EarthWatts the ideal way to reduce electrical waste and protect the environment.

Model  UPC# 
EA 500 0761345-27500-2

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I got the SOLO case a few weeks ago and I LOVE it!!!  I'm really getting sold on Antec cases!  The P-180 also looks like a great case.  Anyway...  here's the SOLO post.

SOLO
Quiet Mini Tower Case

[img width=400 height=400]http://www.antec.com/images/400/solo_front.jpg[/img] [img width=400 height=400]http://www.antec.com/images/400/package/solo_box.jpg[/img]
 
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Features:
ROHS Compliant  [img width=50 height=50]http://www.antec.com/images/antec_logo/RoHS_logo.jpg[/img]
Piano black finish
Dual hard drive mounting system - two ways to mount your hard drives for best possible quiet operation.
- Tray Mount - Four HDD trays with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce hard drive noise
- Suspension Mount - HDD suspension system for up to three hard drives to maximize noise reduction
Power supply flexibility. Accommodates any ATX12V or ATX12V v2.0 form factor power supply. For truly silent computing, the choice of power supply is crucial. Antec recommends choosing from our NeoHE, Phantom, or TruePower 2.0 power supplies.
8 Drive Bays (or 7 drive bays with Suspension Mount of the HDD)
- External: 4 x 5.25

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I would definitely love to replace my main computer's case with one of these:
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=15900

But a P-180 would do very nicely as well Smile

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http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=28550

I actually saw my electricity bill drop and also the noise reduction was truly amazing.  I don't often stray from Antex power supplys, but when I get one like this it makes me regret every time I did.

Jason

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This is a nice case.  I thinking of using it my office at home.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=96500

The ultimate in quiet versatility

It actually is possible to get a case that combines versatility, capacity, quiet and high-efficiency power. The NSK6500, part of Antec’s new Solution Series of enclosures, combines ease-of-use features like a removable 3.5” HDD cage that holds 5 removable trays with Quiet Computing™ technology and a high-efficiency 430W ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC. Indirect front bezel vents and silicone HDD mounting grommets minimize noise while the crisp, understated styling minimizes attraction in your office.

Features:

    * High-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply
      -Universal input
      -Active PFC and high efficiency design for superior environmentally-friendly operation
    * Advanced cooling system:
      -1 Rear 120mm TriCool 3-speed fan
      -2 Front mount for optional 92mm fan
      -1 Advanced Chassis Air Guide, with mount for optional 80mm fan
      -VGA vent
    * 9 Drive Bays
      -Front Accessible: 4 x 5.25

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