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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.

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1. Yes, of course.
2. Click on the link!
3. The length of the HD5870 varies from brand to brand! Google it! It will definitely fit a 10.5" card, but not sure about 11" ones.
4. 600W for HD5870 CF


Message edited by andy5174 on 09-30-2009 at 06:05:22 AM
Reply to andy5174

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

Reply to unlimitedro

I would suggest you to get CoolerMaster HAF922 over the Antec 902. The HAF922 is cheaper and much LONGER, so you can even put in a 12" card!

HAF 922


Message edited by andy5174 on 09-30-2009 at 06:20:43 AM
Reply to andy5174

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

Reply to ulysses35

Antec 902 looks better in my opinion.... HAF looks kinda tacky ?

Reply to ulysses35

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

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Reply to PsychoSaysDie

Antec 900/902 is one of the best case today...

Replacement fan can be purchased...
http://www.antec.com/Search.bok?category=Cooling

Antec 900/902 can take the 5800 cards for sure.

Reply to leon2006

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.

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Message edited by jsc on 09-30-2009 at 05:38:27 PM
Reply to jsc

case speaker is no great loss.... 1200 doesnt either.

Reply to ulysses35

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.

Reply to jsc

OP,

If your 990 Two top fan fits into my 900 i'll buy the fan off you.

Here is a link to my 900 Rig:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ized-antec

I really need a blue LED top fan!

Reply to Mark_k

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

Reply to unlimitedro

jsc wrote :

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, GTX260 is 10.5"!

Reply to andy5174

Quote :

ulysses35: Antec 902 looks better in my opinion.... HAF looks kinda tacky ?


Quote :

PsychoSaysDie: I like the Antec 902 more.


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!


Message edited by andy5174 on 10-01-2009 at 04:38:23 AM
Reply to andy5174

If you don't think peoples who get a GAMING case that is only superior in looking than the other are biased and want to call me a troll, then so be it!


Message edited by andy5174 on 10-01-2009 at 04:51:57 AM
Reply to andy5174

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

Reply to unlimitedro

unlimitedro wrote :

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


Yes, they are and red LED fans are also available. Check Antec's Website before asking!

Why would you ask something that is more than easy to get the answer even without googling?!

Reply to andy5174

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

Reply to unlimitedro

Might I humbly suggest looking into a cooler master storm scout!

http://www.pureoverclock.com/article754.html

Reply to vince_1

andy5174 wrote :

No, GTX260 is 10.5"!


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.

Reply to jsc

CM 690 is the best case under 80 dollars.

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Reply to PsychoSaysDie

jsc wrote :

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).


Message edited by andy5174 on 10-02-2009 at 08:06:37 AM
Reply to andy5174

PsychoSaysDie wrote :

CM 690 is the best case under 80 dollars.


What do yo have for your case, PsychoSaysDi? Cosmos S or 1200?

Reply to andy5174

andy5174 wrote :

What do yo have for your case, PsychoSaysDi? Cosmos S or 1200?




Stacker 830

http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/11-119-122-24.jpg

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Reply to PsychoSaysDie


Looks like price and looking are not issues to you at all.

I heard that this case is pretty good for cooling. How good is it compared to HAF or sniper?

Reply to andy5174

andy5174 wrote :

Looks like price and looking are not issues to you at all.

I heard that this case is pretty good for cooling. How good is it compared to HAF or sniper?



Has 8 fans. Does an amazing job at cooling

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Reply to PsychoSaysDie

Why didn't you get CM690 then? It is much cheaper with only 1 fans less.

Oh, Two 5870. Good on you!

Reply to andy5174

andy5174 wrote :

Why didn't you get CM690 then? It is much cheaper with only 1 fans less.

Oh, Two 5870. Good on you!



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

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Reply to PsychoSaysDie
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