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    Antec 1900 Project

    Hi all

    I'm working on a project using the Antec 1900 Case.

    Here is the case in naked form.





    First thing I had done is get the large side panels and the top sprayed in red.







    That was a few months back. More recently I decided that I wanted to remove the HDD cages and 5.25" from the main section. I drilled out the rivets and now I ahve something like this...







    Poor 5.25" cage died in the process.



    And so did the HDD cage too.

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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    Some shiney goodies.







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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    Looks good, infact I think it looks better than the normal all black, however does lead to the question, why didn't antec have that as a colour option in the first place?

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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    Or have any / decent watercooling options built in in such a mahoosive cae

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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    ummm you can fit a 240rad in the top at stock and with the drive cages removed a 2nd 240rad in the front, granted screws rather rivets to hold the cages in would be good.
    But overall yes, it very limited without modding, lots of darive bays and cages but all non-removable, it's got a reasonable amount of fans (6 total 120mm fans pre-installed with spaces for 2 more fans on the back of the main cage and one between the cells) but again limited options without modding (120mm only, no additional intake/exhaust)
    Granted it does have potential with modding but that is going to involve a lot of cutting up and it's not a cheap case to start with.

    Looking at it I'd consider instead of removing the main drive cages, I'd instead remove the bottom cages, cut a big hole in the floor for a big 480rad so it pulls air in through the bottom of the case, through the rad then vents it out the lower psu hole in the back.

    Although I'm more of an air cooler person and the lack of fan options puts me right off it.
    Plus it does a couple of other thing I cannot forgive it for.
    Namely front panel connectors attached to the bezel and he front bezel is also held on with screws.
    Which would be ok if you didn't have to remove the bezel to get to the filters, but because you do have to it means first you have to remove the side panels, then unscrew the front bezel and you have great difficulty cable tieing the front connectors down because then cannot move the detached bezel to get to the fan filters.
    Which are also held in place with screws.

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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    For watercooling at the same price point and similar dims, the Enthoo is miles ahead of the 1900:

    Antec 1900
    223.6 x 696 x 555 mm (W x H x D)
    - Radiator Mountings (partial waiver of fan slots):
    - 1x max. 120 mm (rear)
    - 1x max. 240 mm (lid)

    Phanteks Enthoo Primo
    Dimension: 250(W) x 650(H) x 600(D) mm
    Radiator Support
    - Front: Up to 240mm
    - Top: Up to 480mm or 420mm
    - Side without HDD Cages: Up to 240mm
    - Rear: 120mm or 140mm
    - Bottom: Up to 480mm or 280mm

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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    Finally got round to some more work to this now.















    First layers on primer going on.













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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    And now onto the motherboard and CPU block.

    I love the block, the colour is amazing, very rare block which isn't sold many places sadly.



















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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    And finally today I have taken apart an Antec True Power Classic 750w 80 Plus Gold PSU, I have had to snad down the metal as its already painted and also the Antec stickers left a glue residue which would cause the red paint/primer to not take as well.













    I will do more work on this tomorrow.
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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    While I appreciate that most seasoned movers are aware of the risks, I would advise any to consider the safety implications of dismantling a power supply.

    They contain potentially lethal voltages and care must be taken to ensure that insulation and earth bonding design features are not damages or rendered inactive.

    Covering rating plates is not recommended, and any modification found render CE compliance invalid.
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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    This may also scare you then Removed a dual PCB PSU completely from it's housing. Much more difficult that the one above

















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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    Colour looks awesome on that case. Awesome work so far
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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    Awesome mod, I'm like you in the sense that i will happily pull apart a psu, in fact i have a zalman sat behind me in bits! (damn thing wont work correctly! its shorting somewhere)

    Either way looking forward to watching this finish
    Quote Originally Posted by TAKTAK View Post
    It was so small that mine wouldn't fit into it

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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    The painting all went well, I have finally put it all together just want to get new cables for the PSU then I think it will be done.















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    Re: Antec 1900 Project

    Very nice! Well done you

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