Antec SLK3000-B -- how the HELL do you put DVDRW drives into this thing??

[MDesigner]

I can't figure this one out. It looks like it's similar to the Sonata which I own.. screw on the rails, then slide it in through the front. But it won't fit. No instructions either. How do I do this??

 

[MDesigner]

Duh, nevermind.. the rails have two positions, low and high.. I just removed them & set them lower on the optical drive. Fits in there perfectly.

I have to say, the SLK3000-B is slick. That CPU ventilation shaft really does drop the CPU temp by about 2C.. even though it doesn't properly align 100% (they can't account for every motherboard configuration).

 

[BassBomb]

pics!!

 

[Zepper]

You can download a Users Guide from antec's web site. The 3000-B is an OEM case (not retail) so doesn't come with one in the box.

.bh.

 

[InlineFour]

I have the slk3000b too and I love it. the apperance doesn't compare to the far superior sonata case though.

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: MDesigner
Duh, nevermind..

Glad you were able to figure it out in 5 minutes. 😀

 

[Mday]

Originally posted by: Zap

Originally posted by: MDesigner
Duh, nevermind..

Glad you were able to figure it out in 5 minutes. 😀

maybe he figured out sooner, and had to reboot, or he typed slow =p

 

[MDesigner]

You know, after owning this case for a while, I have to say.. it's actually not that great. As big as the case is, it's surprisingly cramped inside. The hard drive cage is RIGHT up on the motherboard, and newer motherboards such as the Abit AN8 and ASUS A8N like to put their IDE ports facing to the right (if you're looking straight into your case). With the A8N32-SLI Deluxe, I actually could NOT use the Primary IDE port because the SLK3000-B's HD cage was in the way.. I had to use the Secondary IDE, and even that was tough to get to.

I wouldn't buy this case again. Next time I'm going for the Antec Sonata II. I owned the first Sonata and it was a dream.

 

[furballi]

HDD case features a quick release bracket. Also fold the IDE cable flat against the case for improved airflow. The Abit's port is rotated 90 degree, which would work to your advantage. You need to improve your wiring skill.

 

[toshibatrx]