Antec 300 ATX Computer Case - $43 shipped @ Buy.com

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raystorm

raystorm

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Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to order the case tomorrow to time any shipment (so I'll be home) so hopefully the coupon code will work when I order it.
 
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I4AT

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Uggh, $40 is a good price, but I really want the cable management of a CM 590, those never go on sale though.
 
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Rockhound1

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I built a system using the Antec 300. It has cable management - I was able to route all my cables in a nice orderly fashion to make a nice clean build. Great air flow in the case - I added one 120 mm fan to the front. I could add another later if I need it, but as it stands right now, the one extra fan is all I need.
 
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I4AT

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Originally posted by: Rockhound1
I built a system using the Antec 300. It has cable management - I was able to route all my cables in a nice orderly fashion to make a nice clean build. Great air flow in the case - I added one 120 mm fan to the front. I could add another later if I need it, but as it stands right now, the one extra fan is all I need.
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I mean real cable management, that can go behind the motherboard. I don't wanna have to stretch my 4-pin PSU plug over the video card all the way up to the top corner of my motherboard. If the PSU is mounted on the bottom, the case should have proper cable routing channels.
 
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Rockhound1

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Originally posted by: I4AT
Originally posted by: Rockhound1
I built a system using the Antec 300. It has cable management - I was able to route all my cables in a nice orderly fashion to make a nice clean build. Great air flow in the case - I added one 120 mm fan to the front. I could add another later if I need it, but as it stands right now, the one extra fan is all I need.
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I mean real cable management, that can go behind the motherboard. I don't wanna have to stretch my 4-pin PSU plug over the video card all the way up to the top corner of my motherboard. If the PSU is mounted on the bottom, the case should have proper cable routing channels.
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Okay, I see what you are saying. In the case of the 4-pin motherboard connector, I routed that cable under the video card (flush with the motherboard). All the other power cables were routed through the case's cable management system. I was satisfied with this arrangement, but I can see where you and others may want a cleaner solution. However, for $40, it is still a really good deal.
 
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HardWired

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I haven't bought a case in almost 5 years now and I have no need for one atm but the 4 cases up and running in my house all have a "standard" top mount for the PSU. How can positioning a hot PSU at the bottom of a case, and having any radiant heat from it traveling up toward the video card, N/SB and CPU, be a good thing?

And if it is a good thing...then this is a great price shipped. ;)
 
TurtleCrusher

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Its just better. The air generated from the CPU immediately leaves the case. In standard cases it sits there and creates one hot mass of air that can take a mainstream psu to its knees. I have the P180 (which is much higher end, but its the exact same concept) and my temps on my cpu lowered 6C, and 5C more with a new HSF.

It idles at 33C. I'd say that's kick ass for a 90NM dual core. Load temps hit around 45-48, but that seems really low for a S939. It also took my idle temps from my 8800GTS 320mb (one of the hottest GPU's out there) from 69C at 55% fan to 54C at 50% fan.

This case's build is incredible.
 
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Stern

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Will this fit a decent HSF and a large graphics card? I'd love to get one now for my new build.
 
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Synosure

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Yes it will. I have mine with a sunbeam core contact and a 4870. Its a close fit and you'll want to plan things ahead a little, but it works.
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Here's a pic
Pic of my current setup
Im new to cable management so it looks rough.
Also here's a at blog article that shows tri-sli in the three hundred.
Antec Three Hundred
 
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Stern

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How is airflow on such a close fit? I've never bothered with cable management before and I thought with this build I might try and clean things up a bit. Would this case fit watercooling by the way?
 
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killster1

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Originally posted by: HardWired
I haven't bought a case in almost 5 years now and I have no need for one atm but the 4 cases up and running in my house all have a "standard" top mount for the PSU. How can positioning a hot PSU at the bottom of a case, and having any radiant heat from it traveling up toward the video card, N/SB and CPU, be a good thing?

And if it is a good thing...then this is a great price shipped. ;)
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ya i dont mind psu's at bottom as long as you dont drop a screw in them while they are on or i guess while off would be bad too.. my question as well as others is will like a xigimatic core contact cooler fit in this case?
 
Basilisk

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Hmmm... that Promo Code (SAVECAMP0908A) doesn't work for me. Alas, I've deleted the recent email adverts from them, so I can't check if I received a different code. Or, was it time-limited?? 'Guess it's Buy.com time unless I can figure out the Egg's problem with this.
 
Denithor

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I've been waiting for a deal like this, needed another case for a f@h box with two 8800GS for gpu folding.

Ordered one yesterday, thanks OP!
 
EQTitan

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Mine just arrived and I have to say this a alot better than what I was expecting. I got it for $37.50 with a promo code I found on the internet, and free shipping.

Case looks awesome just wish it was all completely screw less.
 
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I'm so annoyed...this deal, the Earthwatts PSU deal, the Frys e7200, and a mobo from ebay with 30% live would make a GREAT hackintosh, but I didn't get a chance to get in on any of them!

FIE THIS WORLD!
 
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StormSide

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Originally posted by: scootermaster
I'm so annoyed...this deal, the Earthwatts PSU deal, the Frys e7200, and a mobo from ebay with 30% live would make a GREAT hackintosh, but I didn't get a chance to get in on any of them!

FIE THIS WORLD!
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Just order them all from ebay with the 30% off. Price will be equal or lower than all those sales....
 
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