New Case for rig. Antec 1200 (spacious)

[element291]

Just got my new case this morning. I like how much quieter it is then my last setup, and the temps on everything is much better. It will be a great case for my future WC setup that I'm hoping to get going pretty soon. Anyways, check out the pics!

[SiDiX007]

Nice looking system you got there.... I love the ANTEC 1200 cases, my next build is going in one =)

[element291]

Thanks! They are a great case. I can't wait to go WC.

[rjbarker]

The only thing I see thier that bugs me is thier no bottom vent for that PSU? In other words you have to install the PSU upside down so the cables are on the wrong side and it draws air from within?
I'd think Antec would have provided a vent in the bottom of the case so you could install right side up....

[element291]

Originally Posted by rjbarker

The only thing I see thier that bugs me is thier no bottom vent for that PSU? In other words you have to install the PSU upside down so the cables are on the wrong side and it draws air from within?
I'd think Antec would have provided a vent in the bottom of the case so you could install right side up....

They just provide about a 3/4 inch riser for the PSU to sit on.. I still didnt think it was enough and just installed it like that. It being modular as well makes me care less as well.

[LCB001]

Nice setup, great case...

Originally Posted by rjbarker

The only thing I see thier that bugs me is thier no bottom vent for that PSU? In other words you have to install the PSU upside down so the cables are on the wrong side and it draws air from within?
I'd think Antec would have provided a vent in the bottom of the case so you could install right side up....

Unless you use a Silencer 750, then you can flip it so the cables are against the back wall and don't need a 8-pin extension. And the bottom front fan feeds alot of fresh air to the PSU.
My one beef with this case is having to undo 24 thumbscrews to clean the front dust filters, what a pain in the ...

[rjbarker]

Unless you use a Silencer 750, then you can flip it so the cables are against the back wall and don't need a 8-pin extension. And the bottom fan feeds alot of fresh air to the PSU.

So thier is an Intake vent in the bottom of the case so in the right side up config the PSU draws in cool air from outside the case? That is how my Silverstone is set-up..very nice.

It being modular as well makes me care less as well.

Yeah it would just "bug" me looking at my PSU upside down is all.

[LCB001]

Originally Posted by rjbarker

So thier is an Intake vent in the bottom of the case so in the right side up config the PSU draws in cool air from outside the case? That is how my Silverstone is set-up..very nice.

Yeah it would just "bug" me looking at my PSU upside down is all.

No sorry I gave the wrong impression, I meant the bottom front fan, I'll edit my other post to reflect that. The silencer being a 80mm front intake PSU makes life alot easier...

[Brian]

Looks good I like my 1200 very much...as those pictures look, you must have a lot of faith in the top of the box for the case! Doesn't seem that sturdy to me to let my entire system stand on top lol. Make sure you post some pics if/when you go WC!!!
Also, have you noticed any weaker less air movement in the top rear exhaust fan? On mine it doesn't seem to move as much air because well...the 200mm is gobbling up all the air before it gets a chance to go out the back
I'm still thinking of modding it to include a bottom PSU vent, and then some higher feet to allow more airflow there.

[element291]

Originally Posted by Brian

Looks good I like my 1200 very much...as those pictures look, you must have a lot of faith in the top of the box for the case! Doesn't seem that sturdy to me to let my entire system stand on top lol. Make sure you post some pics if/when you go WC!!!
Also, have you noticed any weaker less air movement in the top rear exhaust fan? On mine it doesn't seem to move as much air because well...the 200mm is gobbling up all the air before it gets a chance to go out the back
I'm still thinking of modding it to include a bottom PSU vent, and then some higher feet to allow more airflow there.

The system was only up on the box while I was managing the cables. It made it easier to move around and throw zip ties everywhere.

The air movement all feels pretty good to me. I have every fan set on the Mid setting and the front 3 all about 3/4 cranked. I also included a 120mm fan on the side of the case in the stock bracket.


EDIT: Also, what is your take on the dust filters. I believe they restrict alot of airflow being how tiny the holes are in the mesh.