Anyone getting ANTEC case...LOOK HERE FIRST PLEASE !!!!

[oc jason]

I see a post about the antec sx1200, and the sx1030 and so on.


I got the Cheiftech sx1030 for $45 , and if you get a 300watt PS its $82

Well look here and tell me difference

This is the Cheiftech http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=11-125-105-01.JPG/11-125-105-03.JPG/11-125-105-04.JPG/11-125-105-05.JPG/11-125-105-06.JPG


This is the Antec...well thgey had no pics but it is more $$, so tell me what is different. and please try to save money.

[nikhsub1]

I guess that is what Antec is talking about at their site when they say there are fakes being sold.

[Gandalf]

I am getting the Antec sx1040!

[trey_w]

my friend has the antec case and loves it

[Maximus Nickus]

Look at my thread Here (http://forums.overclockers.ws/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52457)

Great Pics:beer:

[AceTKK]

There is NO difference between the two cases. Both are manufactured in Taiwan by a company called Chengming. Antec and Chieftec slap their labels onto them and sell them in America.

The Antec is more $ because it's a recognized brand name, and it comes with a quality PSU and two fans. I'm not sure whether the Chieftec includes fans or not.

You are also paying for Antec's warranty.

-Ace-

[Placid]

Antec 1030 in black with 300w antec psu $76.

http://www.emscomputing.com/

[el]

Originally posted by Placid
Antec 1030 in black with 300w antec psu $76.

http://www.emscomputing.com/


man that is a hot deal! the cheiftecs are just antecs without the nice PS correct?

[hunter1895]

newegg has a enermax version of the same case for $99 with a 330watt PS and I think it comes with four fans . check it out

[RangerJoe]

www.emscomputing.com has the sx1200 for $59...this is what i am getting

[hunter00]

yeah they are all chenmings. you can get them in some sweet colors too.

[RangerJoe]

not all of them, if you go to pricewatch, and type the model number, if on the far right column, it says something like sx1200, or sx1030 or whatever, that is a real antec case. thats how you tell the diff

[NYC37]

i have an alienware computer, and if im correct, chieftec supplys the "antec" cases to alienware. but ive seen pics of antecs, and the interior/exterior are the same. also, chieftec and antec are the same company or something like that, so cheiftecs are NOT fakes. i read that info somewhere, where i forgot. its just direct selling and middleman or something like that.

[Genoide]

can these cases be found in aluminium>?

[Genoide]

or does anyone know of a web site that does modding on their cases like with fans and such... not pcmods.com they don't put fans on the sides...The thing i don't like about this case is that it ain't aluminium nor it has a slideable door... aluminium makes a world of difference.. plus that case weighs a ton and a half.

[el]

trust me the case is heavy but still better than any Al case out there! It is simple a great case! I got a 830 the other day for 50bucks and I would doubt anyone can find even a knock off Lian for 50bucks shipped!

[Genoide]

why is it better then any aluminium case?

[Calistograph]

Well i bought this case under the Uneec badge with a Uneec power supply and it has served me very well. If I knew Antec built it I would never have bought it. Antec power supplies are complete crap. I have had two blow on me and take out good mobos. They weren't intested in making good on the hardware either, just the PSUs and even then, they sent me PSUs that were 50 watts less than what I had originally.

Kiss my ass Antec. I only buy Enermax or Powerman now.

Meaty

[dugans]

I bought a Uneec, with no psu- $70 retail, drove home with it.

Same as the Antec, only no door which I think is a plus.

Nice case, Chenming makes good stuff, but I like picking my own psus anyway.

[Genoide]

are these cases comparable to aluminium cases? please explain... i want a case with a removable tray this one doesnt so its hard to install mobo easier...

[dugans]

Mine is not, I don't know if others are.
What I've seen as far as aluminum cases is that they LOOK cool, and are well built and designed, but I haven't seen anything showing any real improvement in cooling.

And they are BIG $$$. Which lets ME right out, cheap sob that I am.

[Genoide]

does anyone know of a site where i can get this specific case moded already like with some fans on the sides window kit up top etc..? or i u know of a site that mods cases with fans on sides and window kits and has wide variety let me know... i know www.pcmods.com and www.wahoocomputers.com mods them but expensive and not wide varitey of mods on pcmods.com

[el]

Originally posted by Genoide
why is it better then any aluminium case?


It is cheaper, bulletproof, very high quality, and very easy to work with. I think a 200 dollar Al case might be sweet but it ain't better adn i won't magically cool your case. how often you take out the mobo anyhow? I switch mobos now and then but the tray removal just isn't that important to me.

[Genoide]

Lian-LI PC65 with window kit pre-installed $209.95 $209.95
Weight: 40.00 lbs. each
Power Supply Option is No Power Supply at this time
Lian-Li I/O gamer port is No I/O port option
92mm fan kit is Laser Cut blow holes with 92x92x38mm fans, 55.1 CFM, grills and filters included + $40.00 $40.00 $40.00

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Total Shipment Weight: 40.00 lbs. Subtotal: $249.95
Should i get this case... its very expensive i'd have to convience my parents... but since its aluminium... i don't know what to do... i dont want much noise and i want the case to last me a long time and i will be able to get nice ambient temps without much noise. or should i get the antec/chieftic models and it there won't be much difference? and if u know a site where i can find this case moded already pls give me a link

[dugans]

If it was me, I'd go for the Chengming, Antec version if you want the door.

The extra money could by other stuff!

But if you want cool looks, and so forth that case does look nice.

If I was going to spend that kind of money I think I'd go Koolance!

[Genoide]

yeah but where can i find a door like that for the antec/chieftec case?

[dugans]

If you want the door, Antec is the one that has it, I think.

I don't think you can get the doors on the Lian-Li cases.

Not sure though; I've looked at them online, but I'll never get one because of the cheapness thing!

[Genoide]

what i ment what i wanted a door with fans/ or window + fans i want 2 fans on the sides and 1 fan on top thats how i want to mod my case, and that is the only reason why am looking for a site that has options to fully customise a case.

[dugans]

Gotcha. That deal looks ok: I'm just more stuck on mods for function than looks.

[Genoide]

Well... i want that for an antec case also since am not going to get that aluminiun case ... to expensive so am looking for a site, been searching for one like 2 days already... if u know of any let me know

[dugans]

Don't know of any sites, but there are some guys here who have done mods for people in the past.

I bet you could do it yourself, and think of the satisfaction you'll have in doing it too!

[DodgeViper]

I would buy the Enermax from NewEgg. It comes with a dual fan Enermax PS 330Watt.

Enermax Beige/White, 10-Bay, Enermax 330W P-4 PS, Server Tower Case ATX. 4 X 5.25" Bays, 2 X 3.5" Bays, 4 X 3.5" Hidden. Enermax EG351P VE(2 BB Fans)(AMD Recommended power supply.) power supply. 3 Fans. Dimensions: W205*D473*H522 (mm). Please see images. Fedex Saver Shipping $15.00


Koolance new case is using the Antec case. There is a company that is selling the Antec with top and side fan cut outs.


Click the link, http://frozencpu.com/

http://www.coolcasemods.com/gallery.php

[BigRed]

im buying a case from this guy.
just waiting for it to be made :)

www.designcomp.com

[Ice Breaker 489]

where can i get the sx630 or sx635 online w/ a good price and a low shipping fee???

it can be by cheiftec/chenming or whoever

if anyone from Los Angeles is reading this and if you've been to the latest computer show tell me if u've seen the antec cases there and if possible a price.

[Kingslayer]

Originally posted by AceTKK
There is NO difference between the two cases. Both are manufactured in Taiwan by a company called Chengming. Antec and Chieftec slap their labels onto them and sell them in America.

The Antec is more $ because it's a recognized brand name, and it comes with a quality PSU and two fans. I'm not sure whether the Chieftec includes fans or not.

You are also paying for Antec's warranty.

-Ace-

So basically Antec is slathering Chieftains name by warning that there are fakes out there and at the same time trying to force the bandwagoners to spend more money on thier case, which is actually made by the same company as the Chieftain...

Reason #435 not to buy Antec.

[hunter1895]

i think youve got it right kingslayer. i wonder what the real manufacturer thinks about there products being "fake" lol