Any better cases than the Antec SX1030B?

[Hyudra]

Well I was wondering if there were any better cases then the Antec SX1030B. Like with removeable mobo tray and stuff and possibly look better.

If there isn't, I'll probably get the Antec to replace my Enlight 7237 case.
Which 80mm fans should I get with it (I plan on replacing all the fans)? I was thinking panaflo, but whats the difference from the L1A and the H1A? Or I would get a sunon, but I'm not sure which one to get, since I bought one for my Enlight, and it's great, but I don't know which one it was.

Also does the Antec power supply have a power supply monitor for the motherboard?

 

[Gunther]

There are better cases then the sx1030b, but I have to say that I LOVE MINE!!!!!! It looks so cool in my opinion! I just ordered sunon's for mine, but only because they were on sale at pcnut, you have to go the specials section, just checked and they were sold out . Not sure about the power supply monitor though. There are so many cool features to the case like how the side panel opens to how you attach the fans! I can live without the removable motherboard tray.

 

[Hyudra]

Looking at the Panaflo L1A, it looks very nice, but then again, would it be sufficent? Or I would probably be getting 4 Sunon 80mm High Output Fans or Panaflo 80mm H1A.

 

[Siamskunk]

The only reason I chose L1A for my Genie is its quietness.
If you run a very hot system and 80mm is what you want, then get some High Output Sunon.

I've 3 of those in my other system (7237) and mannn, they are pretty loud but blow a bunch of air.

 

[canukWabbit]

I just bought the 1030, the 3 fans in the back (1 is power supply) do an outstanding job from what I was able to find. BTW black is the same price.
I can't wait for it to get here. The stock fans pull air across the rails and do a good job, no need for a slot cooler. The placement of the rear fans look good, near the CPU. Wish you luck. Now if I can get a Iwill KK266 and not break my budget.

 

[Jhhnn]

Are there better ones? Sure. For the money? Only the Fong Kai FK320 seems to be in the same category. In black? Unlikely, unless Chenbro, Lite-On or Addtronics (maybe Lian-Li?) is offering black...

Because of the excellent airflow characteristics of the sx-Antecs, quiet 80mm fans like L1A panaflos, PCP&C Silencers, or quiet Addas from Phamcomputer do a good job. If two blowing out the back don't seem to be enough, add two blowing in the front. To economize, just mount the provided fans in the rear.

If you want an Enermax, go to the unmentionable auction site and order one separately. Oddly enough, you'll probably save money over ordering one with the case and have a 300w Antec as a spare or saleable item.

 

[Hyudra]

Looking at the Fong Kai's and Chenbro's, wow they are ugly. I guess nothing really compares to the Lian-Li PC-60, which I have tried, but don't really wanna dish out a lot of cash.

I think i'll try the 4 panaflo L1A's and if I don't like them, I'll just sell them to a friend or something, lol. I wanna see how quiet those things are, but then again, I'll be getting an Alpha Pal6035 with sunon for the CPU.

Also does the enermax 300watt wisper power supply fit in the Antec case?, or must you do modifications to the case, or just remove the grille?

 

[Jhhnn]

No mods necessary to install an Enermax in a sx-antec. Piece of cake.

 

[Grendel99]

I have a SX830 with 4 Panaflow 80mm L1A's. Does a good job cooling, and is relaively quiet. And the Antec psu is super quiet, and is a rather good one too.

 

[atomicbomberman]

Nothing is better...

 

[Riverhound]

I have an 1030b. Was wondering if I will need any more fans than the ones it comes with if I plane to O/C my 1.2? I am putting an fop38 (I know its loud, will deal with it for a while) on it, will that be enough or will I need more fans for the hard drives are such?

 

[GetInMyFatBelly]

Lian-Li PC-12?

 

[The Reaper]

I'm running a 1030B with 4 LA1's. It runs ~1-2 deg. F above room temp. I think my Enermax PSU helps out alot tho. LA1 specs are 24CFM @ 21dba and the H1A specs are 39CFM @ 32dba.

 

[MustISO]

I just got my Antec SX1030B. I already have a sx1030 in beige I just wanted a black case. I want to replace the led's with blue Radio Shack leds. Anyone know how to remove the LED's? Do they just pull out?

MustISO

 

[Rent]

I like my CoolerMaster ATC201

 

[Hyudra]

Thx, for the help guys.
I have purchased 4 sunon High Output Fans, the antec SX1030B, the Hedgehog heatsink w/ sunon, and the toshiba SD-M1502 16x dvd-rom.

The only cases I have tried so far are the Lian-Li PC-60, and my enlight 7237. Also I have tried the Dell dimension cases and gateway G-450 cases.

I hope this case can compare with the Lian-Li PC-60. I was going to purchase that or the CoolerMaster ATC201, but I needed to purchase another cd-rom, so I had to go for something cheaper.