Antec 902

Well guys, I am about to make a new i7 system which I am considering the Antec 902.

Few questions -

Since while i was checking it out in the store, i realized the fan is pretty bad, I am wondering if its replaceable.

2nd of all , Is there options to purchase 902 drive cages? (anyone selling it?)

3rd , would we be able to install the new HD 5870 in these cases.

+ how much power for cf 5870?

Thanks.

anyone know if the fans are changeable? Come on its like the most popular case out there

yes al lthe fans are removeable to change for other brands - though the Antec ones come with in line speed controllers (L/M/H) so cant see what you are hoping to gain by changing them

I like the Antec 902 more. Why would you want to change the top fan?

A GTX260 (11" long) easily fits in my 900.

You should also be aware that the Antec 900/902 cases do not come with a case speaker.

No, but you need one if you put all your shiny new parts in a case, and it doesn't go (short) beep when you press the power switch.

And there's at least one poster in 'Homebuilt" with that problem.

Me, I'm a packrat. I pulled mine out of my junkbox of scavenged parts.

I dont want to change the top fan, but I want to change the FRONT fan to be red.

Yes, I agree with you guys. However, you should get the SUMO5115 or Cosmos-1000 instead if you want a good looking case.

So why would people get 902? It's because of its cooling performance!

The cooling performance of HAF922 is better than that of the Antec900/902/1200 and much quieter(check the reviews on NewEggs, 1200 is described as a jet engine) with large fans installed. In addition, the HAF922 is much LONGER which will give you better cable management, support even a 12" graphic card and full ATX server m/b(Future proof!). Also, HAF922 is cheaper!

There's no reason to get Antec 902, since:
- People who focus on the looking should get SUMO5115 or Cosmos-1000
- People who focus on the cooling performance should get HAF922
- People who focus on the price should get HAF922
Hence, I would say the 902 is a biased recommendation!

The 902/1200 is popular than HAF922 in the U.S. because:
- Bias: Perhaps due to Antec being a U.S. company
- It's better in looking as mentioned(but still ugly IMO)

BTW, the CM-690 is the best bang for the buck with a not bad looking!

uh are the drive cage fans replaceable? and nice triple posting there.

uh, it looks like the drive cage is CLOSED and fans are stuck in there. but thanks for answering.

I know what the specs say.

I also know what my ruler indicated when I measured the GTX260 sitting in my Antec 900 case from the metal bracket on the front to the back end of the video card.

GTX260 Length

I am not sure about other brands. However, the GTX260 lenghth of nVidia, Asus and XFX are all 10.5"(stated on their official site).

Stacker 830

Has 8 fans. Does an amazing job at cooling

Wanted something bigger. Had a CM 690. Went to the stacker when i went to a water setup