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Hi,
I'm just wondering is anyone has got an Akasa Mirage-62 and is able to take a couple of pics of the front with door closed and door open so I can get a better idea what the case looks like rather than from the angled shots that are foating about on the net.
I might be able to help you, if you can give me a few days...hint hint... ;)
Hi Matt,
Thanks, I was going to order one tonight as having to send my second Eclipse-62 back to Scan due to the right hand side panel not wanting to come off without excessive force and one of the rivets in the mobo tray not riveted in propperly. The case is just about all that is holding me up now building my system, but I will hold off a few days to see some better pics. :D
I know the X-FI I/O front panel won't fit behind the door but thought about maybe installing it sat back a little or just not bothering with it as I never really used it in my old system anyway.
I'm limited to which case I can get now as I bought the side panel with the fan too for use on the Eclipse, so it was either swap for the Eclipse again (would be the third one I have been sent) or refund and buy the Mirage.
I also have the window panel that was in use briefly on my current system build in an Eclipse-62 but decided to take it off and put the normal side back on.
i'm also interested in the mirage, i still havent seen a review with some nice high res pictures to have gander at. i have had my eclipse-62 for almost a year now and its looking a little worse for ware what with all the traveling its had todo back and forth from university and work. had a go engraving it the other day, http://www.blackorangejuice.com/x/gl/IMGP0422.jpg
Hi,
The only review I had seen was in CustomPC, have searched for ages on the net looking for other reviews but couldn't find any.
I know internally it is identical to the Eclipse, the only difference is the front, I'd also like to know if Akasa have removed one of the HDD lights. Looking at the angled front shot of the case it now looks to only have 2 LED's and rather large round power button and a smaller round reset button.
Am so tempted to just order it now, I have just received the the other parts I need to build my new system (well at least so I can flash the BIOS to support my 7950GX2), will then just be waiting on my Core 2 Extreme coming to finalise my system.
I have a distinct lack of desk space with all the boxes sat on my desk waiting to be put together in their new home.
Caved in and ordered the case, my PC build has been dragged out far too long now...
I'll post pics if Matt's not done so by the time my case arrives.
Please do. I have an Eclipse but want to see how different it looks with the new front.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil-UKWSD
Thanks.
Hi,
Just had my dispatch confirmation for the Mirage-62 which should be here tomorrow. Digital camera is on charge ready, just need to clear my desk off a little ready now.
Hi,
New Mirage-62 has just arrived, first impressions I live the new front better than the old Eclipse-62.
I'm just going to clear up some space and will take a few pics.
Here's some pics of the case, enjoy:
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/front_full_closed_door.JPG
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/front_top_closed_door.JPG
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/front_b...losed_door.JPG
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/front_full_open_door.JPG
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/front_top_open_door.JPG
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/front_bottom_open_door.JPG
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/right_side_ioports.JPG
http://neilwood.co.uk/images/right_s...ts_closeup.JPG
The front of the case it about 1/2 inch deeper than that on the Eclipse-62 to accomodate the door which it held closed by 3 magnetic squares and has a small indent to the right of the case side near the I/O Ports for opening.
The open door picture shows the door at the maximum it will open, the internal back of the door has a full lengh internal vented plastic back which could possably be modified to allow the installation of for example the X-FI I/O Panel and would allow the volume and mic dials to sit inside the door when closed.
It's a shame the I/O ports were not mounted in one of the 3 1/2" bays and could be removed if not needed and a spare blanking plate installed.
Woahhhhhhh, huuuuge pictures :)
Lol, yeah have resized them a tad now. :D
Thanks for the pics.
I thought they'd just slapped a door on the front of the Eclipse but they've changed the front as well.
More importantly no chance of sticking one of those doors over an Eclipse :(
I wouldnt say that - how does the front attatch the the rest of the case?
On the Eclipse - with latches on the side.Quote:
Originally Posted by nvening
... and if its the same on the mirage then they could be interchangable - authough its anlikely you would be able to buy just the fronts.
The Mirage-62 front attaches in exactly the same way as the front on the Eclipse-62.
Not overly sure why Akasa have fitted the firewire port in the side of the case with a regular firewire connector and not a pin style connector for hooking up to the header on many mobo's.
I could do with a convertor cable now that will plug into the header on the mobo and convert to a firewire port to link the cable too.
I saw someone selling an Antec P180 door on ebay. They may have bought the P180 and then told Antec the door warped but it didn't?Quote:
Originally Posted by nvening
May have to wait for someone to smash the rest of the case and sell the Mirage door on ebay :mrgreen:
i want this case
my eclipse is only a year old and its a little haggard now, seriously considering getting this.
http://blackorangejuice.com/x/gl/IMGP0424.jpg
excuse the apple sticker, mate suck it on when i got an ipod given to me.
Jebus man, have you been taking your PC for walks or something?!
Easily done if he's using the included wheels :mrgreen:Quote:
Originally Posted by NightshadowUK
Ahh, I never thought about the wheels... mine are still in a box somewhere, they'd kill my wood flooring. :lol:
I like this case, although somewhat reminiscent of this case, http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...cat=168&page=1 I do prefer the Akasa, cleaner looks, better cooling anyday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil-UKWSD
I have seen quite enough of Thermaltake now, just too much hassle with all the wires inside, I still have a Xaser III in use ( our kids PC) :rolleyes: !
hello everybody!
this is my first post :))
so... if someone can help me with an answer ...
i wanna know if the Akasa Mirage 62 has an aluminium front panel and door
Nice.. i thought about getting one of those, but i've just bought one of the Zen's instead - i'm poor :(
lol i was wondering why you would shame Akasa with that blasphemous symbol :P (jk i like macs :))Quote:
Originally Posted by xrob
@oxygen - The door looks plastic to me, it hasn't got the sheen that the sides have (unless it's just well sprayed) - And.. Welcome to Hexus :D
yep...same to me... The door looks plastic in the pictures.
I never seen the case live. Just on the internet.
I wan a case 100% metalic includinng front panel & door
I'm having problems with installing the motherboard on this case. I have an ATX Asus with an LGA775 socket. The backplate for the CPU cooler doesn't fit the holes on the backplate of the Mirage 62. The Mirage 62 is E-ATX but I thought it was compatible with ATX also.
Any ideas on what I need to do to ftr the motherboard and CPU in?
Thanks.
There are spacers (little hex pillars) supplied with the case which are used to raise the motherboard off the backplate of the motherboard tray.
As far a I understand it, the CPU cooler backplate attaches to the back of the motherboard, not the tray. Using the spacers to raise the motherboard will give the required clearance for the cooler backplate and screws.Quote:
The backplate for the CPU cooler doesn't fit the holes on the backplate of the Mirage 62.
thanks. I've fitted the motherboard now. I never knew what those pillars were for!
I know its a bit after your original post, I have just got hold of one of these cases, and it does have a plastic front door on it for anyone still wondering.Quote:
Originally Posted by oxygen200000