Recieved my Antec 900 from Scan a couple of days ago (great service I must say) and have finally had chance to pull it out of the box for more than just a sneak peak.
Mods
- I've just replaced the two TriCool front Blue LED fans with Xilence Red LED Fans and used one of the Blue Fans on the optional center mounting.
- I'd like to get my hands on another drive cage so I can mount another Red 120mm Fan on the front (yes, three fans down the front), though I'm not too sure what to do then about a CD/DVD drive - i'm wondering if I have the knowledge to do the Slim Drive Mod seen on another site or whether I can install XP / Vista etc with an external DVD drive?
- Other ideas I have are to play all the unpainted grey/silver areas a matte black, which should produce a nice effect.
- I'm looking also to add filters to the front fans, as I hear the case collects a lot of dust.
- Reverse mounting the Hard Drives will definately be done, as I love the neat and tidy cable effect, which I spent hours perfecting on my previous build (a Silverstone SG01 - yes.. it was difficult).
- I'll also dremel some holes around the case for further cable tidying.
The Build
Currently Purchased:
- Antec 900 Case
- 2 x Xilence Red LED Fans
- 2 x Seagate Barracuda 500gb HDs
To Purchase soon:
- Biostar TP45 Motherboard
- Intel Q6600 G0
- 2gb or 4gb Corsair XMS2 Dominator Ram
- Perhaps another two 500gb HDs
- Thermalright True Black Cooler
- Either an nVidia 260 or ATI 4850
Wondering if anyone else has any good recommendations on purchases or mods?
First Picture before the batteries died:
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/PB260066.jpg
This shows the original case fans.
Todays Photos atlast:
I have now replaced the front fans with the Xilence fans:
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/P1010087.jpg
One of the Original Front Antec fans is now here:
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/P1010089.jpg
(which after 3 attempts is the right way around :S - dont ask why three attempts.. i was tired when installing..)
And here is the failed attempt at reverse mounting the hard drives:
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/P1010090.jpg
My SATA Cables are too unflexible (if thats a word - which it probably isn't). Does anyone know of any small 90degree SATA connectors / cables which will fit without having to drill new holes.. don't have a drill at the moment :S
The Spare Included Antec Front Fan will be going on the Ultra 120 eXtreme, along with another fan once it is purchased.
Still waiting on the cash for the rest of the build, ordering a few bits this / next week hopefully.
Any comments appreciated, I'd very much like opinions on sorting the reverse mounted hard drives.


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