A Positive Look at the Antec Nine Hundred (900) Case

[Bubbaxm2]

Thanks! I will have to check into getting one. I would like to do something a litle different also, just not sure what yet.

[=>WiLL<=]

The lighting is not as good as I had expected, but than again, I am no photographer. yet.

[=>WiLL<=]

i keep hitting F5 hoping they will be there

F5. /me laughs

[Chase023]

Thanks for the links, I will definately get the DYI ones.

I would make your own. I ordered one of those premade SATA power cables with 3 connectors, and it didn't fit my needs, due to the spacing between connectors.

Your best bet, is do what I did, and make your own. Since my Silverstone CFP51-B cages hold 4 HDDs, I made a 4 connector SATA power cable. For the SATA data cables, I used 24" Black 90 degree cables.

When I attach them do I need to strip the area where the "pass through" caps are or does it just crimp over the wire entirely without having ME to strip it at the area where the wire passes through?

[JameCa]

so u guys think a antec ninehundred is ok for a system who is going to be overclocked ?

u think i shall go 4 it?

[jas420221]

Its a solid air cooled case no doubt. Go for it!

[=>WiLL<=]

[Got_Vtec?]

WiLL as usual the case looks amazing......the side window looks nice do you notice any diff in temps since you do not have a side exhaust fan????.....are you planning on adding one or no??

[Sturdius]

Thanks for the links, I will definately get the DYI ones.



When I attach them do I need to strip the area where the "pass through" caps are or does it just crimp over the wire entirely without having ME to strip it at the area where the wire passes through?

It does all the work for you. You don't have to strip anything. Just make sure you connect the wires in the right order, and you'll be good to go.

[Hughyhunter]

Very nice mod WILL... two thumbs up!

[=>WiLL<=]

WiLL as usual the case looks amazing......the side window looks nice do you notice any diff in temps since you do not have a side exhaust fan????.....are you planning on adding one or no??

I've never had a side fan from the start. No noticeable difference in temps. My CPU runs around 30-33C, @ 3.6 OC. I have a Big Boy 200mm replacement fan coming soon, and a 40mm fan to mount on the Gigabyte NB. I bought a set of black rubber feet from mnpctech, since the LED feet do not fit the overall look of the case. I am about done with the modding to the case, only thing left is to replace the hardware inside when the time comes.

[Got_Vtec?]

I've never had a side fan from the start. No noticeable difference in temps. My CPU runs around 30-33C, @ 3.6 OC. I have a Big Boy 200mm replacement fan coming soon, and a 40mm fan to mount on the Gigabyte NB. I bought a set of black rubber feet from mnpctech, since the LED feet do not fit the overall look of the case. I am about done with the modding to the case, only thing left is to replace the hardware inside when the time comes.

nice nice all the hard work paid off nice job

[clo007]

2.5hrs later and I got to page 44....I must say....one of the best threads on any forum ever!!!! It has given me the inspiration to do some cable management and possibly do the slim-dvd drive on the bottom.

Keep up the great work guys...maybe soon, I will have some pics to post of my A9.

[Hughyhunter]

2.5hrs later and I got to page 44....I must say....one of the best threads on any forum ever!!!! It has given me the inspiration to do some cable management and possibly do the slim-dvd drive on the bottom.

Keep up the great work guys...maybe soon, I will have some pics to post of my A9.

This thread was an inspiration to all who have posted here. Just remember to take your time and do a quality job. If you are going to paint ask a lot of questions.

[=>WiLL<=]

Last mod that I see myself doing would be to modify/cut one of the HDD cages, to fit my next video card (8800GTX, 9800GX2, etc). When that time comes I'll post a picture afterwards.

[DoNER90]

I see you removed the top Fan, does it make a huge diffrence in noise / temps.
10/10 For neatness thats a CLEAN Antec 900.

[=>WiLL<=]

I see you removed the top Fan, does it make a huge diffrence in noise / temps.
10/10 For neatness thats a CLEAN Antec 900.

I removed the top fan because I broke it. The temps have risen, and is noticeable when reading the motherboard temps (high 40s C). Adjusting your CCFL(s) while the system is running is not a recommendation. The Big Boy fan should arrive this week, along with a 40x10mm fan for the NB. Black rubber feet time soon.

[Hughyhunter]

You sure do good work WILL... Everytime I see your case makes me want to buy another Antec 900 and do it again!

[Got_Vtec?]

Will cant wait to see how clean the last mod comes out..

Hughy your not alone with that thought lol i almost purchased another one but was afraid i would not get the revised one if i ordered from newegg, plus i fell in love with the 1200 and will have that very soon and possibly another 900 to do over

I wanted to do the slim cd-rom mod but im to much of a wuss because i have not found a really clear DIY on it yet, im pretty sure if i had one id give it a shot

[Bubbaxm2]

Side window turned out very nice Will. Me likes!

[=>WiLL<=]

Side window turned out very nice Will. Me likes!

Thanks. The window came out great. I only paid $20 in parts, instead of paying $60 for the same mod from FrozenCPU. I followed Mnpctech's video tutorial, and used their rubbing molding. I used a piece of lexan from Home Depot, and fastened it with 3M Clear Double-Sided Tape.

[MetalRush]

...still has ugly feet :P

[Cpl Ledanek]

I wanted to do the slim cd-rom mod but im to much of a wuss because i have not found a really clear DIY on it yet, im pretty sure if i had one id give it a shot

+1, here, be a nice pinned subject since I'm sure other ppl want to do something like this.
I wonder if someone has done that on Stacker 830

[=>WiLL<=]

...still has ugly feet :P

The feet will be swapped this week when the black rubber feet from mnpctech arrive. Tell sailrabbit he has ugly feet too =P

[Sturdius]

Ok, so here's the deal. I'm planning on doing the slimline optical drive mod pretty soon, and I have a couple questions.
1) Does the Antec drive cage replacement part (found at http://www.antec.com/Detail.bok?no=503 ) come with the black plastic fan mount on the backside?
1b) If it doesn't, does anybody know where I can get that fan mounting clip?
2) As far as I know, everyone I have seen has used a slot loading disk drive. Is there some painfully obvious reason why a tray loading drive should not be used?
3) Finally, does anybody who has done the mod have a drive they would recommend? I'd like to keep costs low, but am looking for CD/DVD RW capabilities. Lightscribe would be nice too, but I really don't want to pay more than $70 for a drive.

Thanks!