It is actually possible to get a case that combines versatility, capacity, quietness and 80 PLUS Certified power. The NSK6580 combines ease-of-use features like a removable 3.5"... more
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and 80 PLUS Certified power. The NSK6580Bcombines ease-of-use features like a removable 3.5” HDD cagethat holds 5 removable trays with Quiet Computing technology
Power Supply Features: Active Power Factor Correction (PFC)
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It is actually possible to get a case that combines versatility, capacity, quietness and 80 PLUS Certified power. The NSK6580 combines ease-of-use features like a removable 3.5" HDD cage that holds 5 removable trays with Quiet Computing technology and a 80 PLUS Certified EarthWatts 430 Watt power supply with universal input and active PFC. Indirect front bezel vents and silicone grommets for the hard drives minimize noise while the crisp, understated styling makes the NSK6580 an attractive addition to your office.
Advantages: Simple elegant design with a cool metalic bronze look Disadvantages: Front door flap may get damaged
...Normally when I buy a case for a new computer, or upgrade for an old one, I choose one based on price. If it's going to be stuck under a desk and no-one is going to see it, so why spend more than necessary? As you may have guessed, I'm not one of the case modders that got to LAN parties and required the latest 'cool' case :-)
However, this time I thought I would spend a little more than normal and get a case that will last. To this end I settled on the Antec SLK2600AMB - the AMB stands for atractive metallic bronze.
What sold me on this case? Hard to say really, it comes with a power supply - 300W, which should be enough for most people - 8 drive bays (5 x 5.25" and 3 x 3.5"), 2 front USB ports and a front flap to cover the external faces of the drive bays, power switch, etc.
The real benefit of the case becomes apparent when...
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Advantages: Quiet, solid, good cooling Disadvantages: Big, heavy, expensive
...Before I start, this review was accidently published under my brother's ciao name due to the fun auto-complete function in Internet Explorer. Its been deleted from there now, so please bear that in mind - it's not copied or posted twice.
Anyway, without further ado......
Recently my old PC started to make weird noises, and basically gave up the ghost. The problem, as it turned out, was only a 5 fan but I used the excuse to buy an entirely new PC.
One of the bits that comprised my shiny new PC was this rather massive case. At somewhere in the region of 60cm high, it really is huuuuge, and at 80 without PSU rather expensive.
Build Quality and Appearance.
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The first the (other than the size) that strikes you, other than the fetching paint job, is its weight. It weighs an absolute...
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