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    Exclamation The 900

    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.
    Last edited by Aden; 04-12-2008 at 10:15 PM.

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    Re: The 900

    i did a **** attempt at a mod.
    Still glad i did it tho cos it did sort out the cable management:

    http://forums.hexus.net/hexus-hardwa...c-900-a-2.html

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      • CPU:
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      • Memory:
      • 2 x 2gb Corsair XMS2 800mhz
      • Storage:
      • 2 x 500gb 7200.11
      • Graphics card(s):
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      • Operating System:
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      • 24" acer @ 1920 x 1200 & 15" 1024 x 768
      • Internet:
      • Supanet supposed 8mb - 1.3mb

    Re: The 900

    First Post has been editted and now includes images so far..

    Fans installed and failed attempt at reverse mounted HD's

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    Re: The 900

    Looks nice so far.

    I think my case lends itself to reverse mounting a little better. I'm using standard cables which just bends against the front fan casing (without clipping the blades.. just).



    Not having a 900 I couldn't tell you a good way to tackle it. It can be very tricky but don't be defeated by it

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      • CPU:
      • Q6600 @ stock
      • Memory:
      • 2 x 2gb Corsair XMS2 800mhz
      • Storage:
      • 2 x 500gb 7200.11
      • Graphics card(s):
      • 8600GTS @ Stock
      • PSU:
      • be-quiet 550watt
      • Case:
      • Antec 900
      • Operating System:
      • XP Media Center & Seven x64 7232
      • Monitor(s):
      • 24" acer @ 1920 x 1200 & 15" 1024 x 768
      • Internet:
      • Supanet supposed 8mb - 1.3mb

    Re: The 900

    I'll take a few more photos in a while, but I've moved the Hard Drives out of the cage a bit further, they are only held with one screw each side, but plenty of room now for the Right Angled Sata's i've ordered from Scan..

    Am now considering a 10,000 RPM Drive to mount somewhere uptop to put my operating system on.. or SSD..

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