Ahhh ... so it's just a couple of screws holding on to the top and front panel.Originally Posted by CyberDruid
I was just trying to dremel a couple of holes on the case.
Trying to get the front panel wires to go from the top or something.
Anyway, Thanks for the quick answer !
lol at my horrid typing.
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Ummm .... I took the front panel off, but can't get the top off.
There is 4 "tab" that I can push out under the roof of the case, but I push them all and the top still doesn't come off.
Help plz.
*edit* Ok I got it. There is another two sliver screws on the roof of the case I didn't see.
I got the top off already. =)
Last edited by smashhell; 09-20-2007 at 10:53 PM.
Ummm .... I took the front panel off, but can't get the top off.
There is 4 "tab" that I can push out under the roof of the case, but I push them all and the top still doesn't come off.
Help plz.
*edit* Ok I got it. There is another two sliver screws on the roof of the case I didn't see.
I got the top off already. =)
there's a handy tip - i think i got myself from this thread as well
like cyberdruid said the 2 tabs nearest the front of the case that hold on the top panel - are 'awkward' to release compared to the ones nearer the back as you can get direct access to them
so now you have the top panel off - use a drill bit - thru the hole where the front tabs go and the metal below - then if you need to remove in the future - you can pop the front tabs dead easy
i think i used something likea 3 or 4mm bit - just makes hole big enough to get a small flat bladed screwdriver thru - and doesnt damage the actual tab holes
Last edited by InfiniteDreamer; 09-21-2007 at 01:28 AM.
Good advice.there's a handy tip - i think i got myself from this thread as well
like cyberdruid said the 2 tabs nearest the front of the case that hold on the top panel - are 'awkward' to release compared to the ones nearer the back as you can get direct access to them
so now you have the top panel off - use a drill bit - thru the hole where the front tabs go and the metal below - then if you need to remove in the future - you can pop the front tabs dead easy
i think i used something likea 3 or 4mm bit - just makes hole big enough to get a small flat bladed screwdriver thru - and doesnt damage the actual tab holes
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heres my addition:
nice work bro, U have some pic with the door ? can put the extra fan in the door ? don't have problem with the 8800 ultra ?
yeah i have a side panel fan, no pics though. no problems what so ever with the Ultra.
Old setup:
EVGA 680i -- Intel Q6600 -- XFX 8800 Ultra
16,543 3dmark06
New setup:
Maximus Formula -- Q6600 -- 8800 Ultra
Hello, Can I ask you a question?
I know that you painted the interior of the Antec 900 Black.
Do you ever have any problem with the slide out driver cases?
Do they scratches the paint when you slide them out?
Did you use any Clear Coat?
Thanks!
I painted mine black as well, mine did scratch somewhat, but once the cage is in you cannot see the damage. Here is a pic of it, it has a texture applied to it on the inside, still need to finish the outsideHello, Can I ask you a question?
I know that you painted the interior of the Antec 900 Black.
Do you ever have any problem with the slide out driver cases?
Do they scratches the paint when you slide them out?
Did you use any Clear Coat?
Thanks!
So after digging through these forums for the last couple of weeks, I've finally ordered all my parts and signed up for my first post! I got a Thermochill PA120.3 Radiator, and I'm planning on front mounting it on my Antec 900. I've got some initial pics, and I'll post more as it comes along (I'm starting grad school, so this will probably be a lengthy process, but anxiety got the best of me, so I had to share).
Yes it does fit (Inlet/Outlet ports are at the bottom. I'll have to dremel out some of the case, but it should work perfectly). I'm just using the existing fan and HDD rack mounts coupled to a shroud, which works perfectly. It should look great with the blue leds glowing through the rad (pics later).
Yes, I will have no 5.25 drives (I barely use any though, and I have an external DVD burner)
The 3 fans suck cool air through the radiator, into the case, and out through the back/top/side. This will probably add to the ambient temp and maybe make my HDDs a bit hotter, but the airflow on this case should more than compensate for that.
Let me know what you think and I'll post more as it comes along.
Heya guys finally validated after almost 2 weeks. Modded my case on Tuesday will post some pics unfortunately didn't take any during build. Could use some comments on that jumble by the power supply but otherwise I think it is clean enough for me, good airflow going anyway.
Last edited by ZenFire; 09-22-2007 at 11:29 PM.
If you can't get any more of them cables round the back of the mobo tray - I'd at least recommend a cable sleeving kit of some kind - possibly one of the flexible uv AC Ryan ones or Akasa cable management kit - strangeley a same coloured cable mass doesnt look half as bad as a multi coloured one !!
Hey welcome to all the new 900 ppl posting for the 1st time!!!
The 900 is fun and looks good to boot!
V D R
Oh and zenfire a little trick I did...
If you take out your bottom Hd (move it up)...
then you`ll have a space to tuck any spare cable in an under your HD...
V D R
Thanks for the tip voodoo migh just try that, although I am pretty sure I can fit some more of those power cables behind the mobo tray.
also if you are adventurous enough to make holes on the tray, the sata cables are the easiest to hide...goodluck.
cheers
Spray painted 2 internal sides of the case today ( satin black ) - looks like Matt c's
Am gonna do the drive cages as well - but not black - Brilliant Metalic Silver/Chrome (spray) - thinking of doing the 'arse' end of the optical drives in this as well - or at least the bit that is visible sticking out the back of the drive bay holder
PS anybody suggest good free sites for dumping photo's on so i can link on here to them - when i get some taken ?
PPS MATT C if ya read this - have you since sprayed the interior roof of ya case black as well ? - just noticed on the pic it sort of sticks out like a sore thumb
Last edited by InfiniteDreamer; 09-24-2007 at 11:08 AM.
no, i dont know how to get the top cover and fan off, so i just masked them off when i painted. it doesnt really bother me considering most people will never see that part of the case.
Old setup:
EVGA 680i -- Intel Q6600 -- XFX 8800 Ultra
16,543 3dmark06
New setup:
Maximus Formula -- Q6600 -- 8800 Ultra
Well, here is my new system...need to clean up the wiring but its almost finished.
Well, here is my new system...need to clean up the wiring but its almost finished.
NICE
mine will look similar when done - have same psu as you ( wish corsair supplied an extra info sticker so you could have it right way up in this case)
ps USBLADE - im a UKWHITE - i'm sure you know what i mean :p
I Like the front mount rad Idea. I will have to play with that.
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usblades
I use the "Scythe Mine Rev.B Heatsink" lookie here http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...articleID=2125
I have removed the fan from the middle of the 2 coolers! and still very cool...
less noisy to!
Take a temp reading and the unplug ur fan and take another temp reading?
Much difference...
With mine I have blocked off the "clear panel fan hole" so its
air in the front and out and up the back...
Try it ppl....OH YEAH "i take no responsiblity for anything"
But works for me
V D R
Anybody tried mounting a radiator underneath the top 200mm fan?
Yes--you can fit a thin rad like a BIP or Xflow 220 under there. I used acrylic block off plates to help force the air through--the results were less than stunning but it does work.
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I mounted my 240x120 rad directly on those black Fan mounts , I dremeled off the studs on the edges and used a LONG screw from the fan , though the Black shroud on the Rad, I removed the 5"25 grils and finding those screws were hard.
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