Antec Nine Hundred Two (902) Case and modding

[XtremeTiramisu]

The 1200 is a nice case, they are about 60 bucks more at NCIX than the 902 at regular pricing, sometimes they have either case in the weekly sale.
I got the 902 over the 1200 because I don't have enough room at my desk for a full tower case to be practical. I had a Stacker for a few months, awesome case, but it was just too damn big
Really not a problem cutting the corner off a 120mm fan to clear a TRUE though, if you mean the top 8-pin cable for the cpu, I just slipped mine behind the back panel and back through the slot in the top of the case directly to the plug in the mobo.

you're 100% right and thanks for the following reply...but it would still make no sense for me to make an upgrade from my current Antec 900 to Antec 902 becouse that was exactly what I've done to solve the design flaw of my Antec 900. However, the build in fans controls and preinstalled dust filters are what I absolutely love about new antec 902/1200. Antec 900 has superior air flow but it's also a huge dust magnet...I'm really tired of cleaing the case inside out once every two month or so...yeah...NCIX had 1200 for $169.99 during initial launch period end of last year..and that was the best price I've seen so far up-to-date...so that sucks...if I want to get 1200 now...it's at least $190-$200, and that's already a sale price...:P

[GAR]

antec 902 is better because of the 8 slots, most x58 boards need it for 3x sli, thats one of the reasons why i chose this case, besides the good looks.

[Retro]

you're 100% right and thanks for the following reply...but it would still make no sense for me to make an upgrade from my current Antec 900 to Antec 902 becouse that was exactly what I've done to solve the design flaw of my Antec 900. However, the build in fans controls and preinstalled dust filters are what I absolutely love about new antec 902/1200. Antec 900 has superior air flow but it's also a huge dust magnet...I'm really tired of cleaing the case inside out once every two month or so...yeah...NCIX had 1200 for $169.99 during initial launch period end of last year..and that was the best price I've seen so far up-to-date...so that sucks...if I want to get 1200 now...it's at least $190-$200, and that's already a sale price...:P

That was a good price for the 1200 during that sale. I managed to snag my 902 for $139.99 from NCIX. The filters do help but dust still gets in there.
Nothing wrong with keeping the 900 going, it was and still is one of the most popular cases made. Some people prefer the style of it to the 902.

antec 902 is better because of the 8 slots, most x58 boards need it for 3x sli, thats one of the reasons why i chose this case, besides the good looks.

Yes, your case looks great and it shows how well it can adapt to current high-end hardware. And (soon to be) three GTX285's! I can't look for too long though as I start to drool on my desk It would be nice to own a computer shop, and to live in California

[GAR]

Thanks retro, let me know if you are ever in town, stop by my shop, threw in the 3rd gtx 285 today, here is the beast.

[djalex]

@ GAR
It's very beautiful to see 3 eVGA GTX285 SLI in Antec 902 case.

[Retro]

Thanks retro, let me know if you are ever in town, stop by my shop, threw in the 3rd gtx 285 today, here is the beast.

Thanks, that would be a good incentive for the drive down

A big to the triple-285 setup! And the expected through the roof Vantage score. The sound card, 3x285's, and the Corsair 1000 all fit together very well on that Gigabyte board. The layout on the X58 platform is just right for that combination of hardware.

[GAR]

Thanks, that would be a good incentive for the drive down

A big to the triple-285 setup! And the expected through the roof Vantage score. The sound card, 3x285's, and the Corsair 1000 all fit together very well on that Gigabyte board. The layout on the X58 platform is just right for that combination of hardware.

Thanks man.... The antec 902 is great for teh X58 because of the extra expansion slot.

[Defratos]

@ GAR
It's very beautiful to see 3 eVGA GTX285 SLI in Antec 902 case.

Agreed, I've just bought a single GTX285 card, I wanted to SLI it but realised my MB isn't SLI compatible.

On another note, I loveeee the new 902

[SabreSword]

Can you do the slim DVD mod with the new Antec 902?

http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ent=dvdmod.jpg

[bettz]

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sho...php?t=17756187

Hope this helps got this from Overclockers forum by Deadman

[djalex]

Can you do the slim DVD mod with the new Antec 902?

http://s290.photobucket.com/albums/l...ent=dvdmod.jpg

I've found this: http://www.slidirect.com/Combo-Kit-f...VD-Black-Bezel

[d_mon1]

I've found this: http://www.slidirect.com/Combo-Kit-f...VD-Black-Bezel

Cool, It seems like it would make any build look clean. But can anybody tell me why anyone would need two optical drives? What would be the advantages as to having only one?