|
Antec Nine Hundred Steel ATX Ultimate Gamer PC Case (Black) | 
| Brand: Antec
List Price: $114.95
Buy New: $84.98
You Save: $29.97 (26%)
New (36) Used (2) from $73.91
Rating:  49 reviews
Color: Classic black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 25
Dimensions (in): 18.4 x 8.1 x 19.4
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: Nine Hundred
Model: Nine Hundred
UPC: 761345159005
EAN: 0761345159005
ASIN: B000I5JHB0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | Unique Top mounted 200mm TriCool exhaust fan to cool the hottest system | | • | Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake | | • | Two front loaded HDD cages for up to 6 hard disk drives | | • | The HDD cages act as air ducts to take air in more efficiently. Optional middle 120mm fan bracket to cool the hottest graphic cards or CPU | | • | Two 120mm TriCool blue LED front fans to cool hard disk drives |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
The Antec Nine Hundred Steel ATX Ultimate Gamer PC Case is the ultimate case for hardcore gamers. Built for maximum cool, this PC case features a perforated front bezel, three 120-millimeter fans with mounts for even more fans, and a monster top-mounted 200-millimeter fan. The versatile Nine Hundred is maximally customizable to fit any gamer's needs. The modular design lets you modify the placement of the front fans and hard drive cages. There's even a tray on top for your MP3 player, digital camera, or gaming accessories. To keep your system running cool, the Antec Nine Hundred has an advanced cooling system with one top 200-millimeter TriCool fan with three-speed switch control; one rear 120-millimeter TriCool fan with three-speed switch control; two front 120-millimeter special black TriCool blue LED fans with three-speed switch control to cool HDDs; two side (optional) 120-millimeter fans to cool graphic cards; and one middle (optional) 120-millimeter fan to cool CPU or graphic cards. It also has two front-loaded HDD cages for up to six hard disk drives and top-mounted input-output ports for easy access. The Antec Nine Hundred has nine drive bays--three external 5.25-inch; six internal 3.5-inch for HDD, or six external 5.25-inch; three internal 3.5-inch for HDD, or nine external 5.25-inch. This case is designed to fit Micro ATX and standard ATX motherboards. The Antec Nine Hundred measures 19.4 by 8.1 by 18.4 inches (LxWxH). Other features include: - Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
- Top inputs and outputs, including power and reset button, and two USB 2.0 ports, one IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.Link) port, and an audio in/out port
- Window side panel with optional 120-millimeter fan mount
- Sleek, modular design with black finish
What's in the Box
PC tower case, set of screws and motherboard standoffs, and installation manual.
Product Description
Introducing the Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer case. Gaming hardware produces a lot of heat. That is why this case is built for maximum cool with a perforated front bezel, three 120mm fans with mounts for even more fans and a top-mounted 200mm fan. The versatile Nine Hundred is maximally customizable to fit your needs. The modular design lets you modify the placement of the front fans and hard drive cages. There's even a tray on top for your mp3 player or digital camera that you have lying around. Top mounted I/O ports for easy access Power supply mounts at the bottom of the case Fits micro and standard ATX Motherboard 7 Expansion Slots Top I/O - Power & reset button with blue LED, 2x USB 2.0, 1x IEEE 1394, Audio In and Out Advanced cooling system - 1 top 200mm TriCool fan with 3-speed switch control, 1 rear 120mm TriCool fan with 3-speed switch control, 2 front 120mm special black TriCool blue LED fans with 3-speed switch control to cool HDDs, 1 side (optional) 120mm fan to cool graphic cards, 1 middle (optional) 120mm fan to cool CPU or graphic cards 9 Drive Bays - External 3 x 5.25-inch, Internal 6 x 3.5-inch for hard Drive or External 6 x 5.25-inch, Internal 3 x 3.5-inch for Hard Drives or External 9 x 5.25-inch Dimensions - Length 19.4 x Width 8.1 x Height 18.4 inches (49.3x20.6x46.8cm)
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 44 more reviews...
 Absolute winner for Antec December 9, 2006
R. E. Floyd (Afton, Wyoming USA)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
I build my own computers and for family and friends as needed. I researched several for the purpose of building a quiter gaming case for family use than the one we had which enclosed several 80mm fans and still gave the option of a side mounted fan and a window to show off the inner workings or even give you the peace of mind to make sure your fans still work and maybe that everything is still there. Well, anyway, this case has the power supply mounted on the bottom which allows for the top to house the 200mm fan which has 3 speed settings and is almost silent on the high setting even.
The P/S being mounted on the bottom allows for cool air that falls to be pulled through it and not cause premature wear and heat related shutdowns with that particular device. I have always considered the bottom of a vertical case to be better than the top for a power supply since many bulk manufacturers use only the fan in the P/S to pull heat out and this "cheap trick" significantly shortens the life of computer hardware by not allowing heat out of the case except through the unit which makes it even hotter. Power supplies and hard drives die early because of heat problems almost exclusively. The fans in this case are more than adequate to provide enough circulation with very little noise and plenty of room to expand and work. The case is also very light in weight as it is mostly made of aluminum. The handy tray on top works well for holding anything from ink pens to screws while working on the case.
It looks very well built and I must say that it is even better than the pictures can show. Combined with a good power supply, this case is an excellent start to a new system or, as in my case, a very welcome and fully featured upgrade to an existing system. The only thing lacking, which doesn't really bother me that much but may others if it is a feature that you feel you really need, is that it does not have a removable motherboard tray meaning that you will have to do most of the work while it is installed in the case. This is an extraordinary product for the price and a very nice step in the case industry for Antec.
few installation hiccups, overall great case December 3, 2006
Dave M (Alexandria, VA)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I just built a Core Duo computer using this case, and I'm very satisfied with the results. The case is beautiful from the outside and somewhat roomy on the inside. The fans are numerous and very quiet.
The largest problem I had was that this case puts the power supply at the bottom of the case. This makes for more room near the top, which is great, but some power cables (notably the 24 pin power connector and 4 pin power connector) were too short. I had to buy extension cables. It was also a little tough to screw in the hard drives into their cages, but with those points in mind, I am very satisfied.
The case glows blue in the front which looks great. The USB ports and power button on the top are great ideas. I'd buy it again, but I'd make sure to buy the extension cables at the same time.
 It's okay, but.. October 1, 2007
Fenixhawk (Ontario, Canada)
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
I was pretty excited about getting this case from all of the reviews I read, however I was disappointed once I installed everything.
Pro's:
- Plenty of width to support the large Zalman (9700) fans.
- Provides excellent air circulation, system kept very cool. (I'm running a QX6850 Quad-Core with a 8800GTX Video card.)
- Sturdy case, not too heavy.
Con's:
- Not enough space on the inside, very tight, and a lot of cabling you will need to shift around.
- Very poor molex connectors for case fans. Be prepared for these to break on you (or pins get pushed in) if you disconnect/reconnect fans more than a few times. They use an extremely weak metal composite, and can bend/break very easily. Top mounted Firewire/USB ports face similar issues.
- Case is not very long (width is fine for large fans, but that's it), and you will have difficulties installing 8800 series graphic cards. (This case was definately not designed for the 8800's.) They will fit, however you will have to shift around all of your front-loaded drives to make a single video card fit. If you're thinking about 2 cards SLI, you may need to remove one of the front fans.
- Bottom mounted power supply. Some like this, I don't. The 8800 graphic cards fill the entire length of available space, and the PSU is directly below. This means that hot air is constantly blown into the graphics card, and there is no space for the air to escape except through the peripheral ports on the back. If you have a small video card, though, this won't be an issue.
- Cabling is packed in so tight that you will need to adjust the clear/side panel (has protruding mounts for an extra fan, however they can take up a lot of space.)
If you're building a gaming or video editing workstation (especially with 8800 cards), I would not recommend this case. (You will definately need more space, and higher quality ports/cabling.)
Get the most out of your system without Water Cooling January 17, 2007
B. J. Lowe
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This case is a great choice for the Enthusiast gamer. It has 3 120mm fans and one huge 200mm blower. Even with the extra fans it runs quiet.
Pros:
The cooling potential of a more expensive Water system.
Six hard drive bays.
Cool looks
Cons:
Factor in a bigger power supply with long cables since it mounts at the bottom.
Earphone and Mic jack on the front. Nice but most on-board motherboards don't support.
Less Noise and Heat, Plus Great Looking July 1, 2007
Richard S. Pasma (Upland, CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This case was purchased for the purpose of solving a problem with heat my computer was putting into my room, and for noise reduction. It hit a homerun in solving both problems.
Since I live inland from the Pacific Coast in So CA heat is a big problem in the summer months.
Heat from hard drives is not something I would have expected to be an issue, but upon opening my old computer case and putting my fingers on the hard drive cases I was surprised at how hot they were. From the picture of the Antec case you might notice that cooling to the hard drive area is provided by a fan assisted vented front. The hard drives in the case purchased, are now are just slightly warm to the touch. It is suspected that by not allowing the heat to build up in the hard drives they put out less heat even though the air flow is greater.
Venting heat out the top of computer case makes more sense to me, especially if the back of the computer is close to a wall as mine is. The use of a 200mm fan, about 8 inch diameter, takes into consideration the principle that heat rises, and builds up if it cannot. Taking advantage of the case size to make this a large fan, given it is the most easily heard fan, is a very good design.
The option of adding a fan to the side of the case adds additional cooling to any video card you might have and has worked well for me.
Some cases now use levered snap connectors eliminating the need for a screw driver. This case does not. Unless you are planning on changing your drives every month or buying 400 cases for a company I would not give this much consideration. The case I purchased requires only a Phillips head screw driver and the 3.5 inch drives are held in by compression. Meaning you do not have to thread the mounting screws into the threaded holes of the hard drive case. A final note is that all the drives you might want to install can be slid in from either the front or the back. Since the depth of this case is fairly long, this is not as much as an issue as it has been with older cases.
Fan speeds of low, medium and high are available for this case's fans. The good news is there is an individual speed control for each of the case's four fans. The bad news is you have open up the case to change the fan speed. If there are going to be variable speed fans I would have voted for external controls give my usage.
Summing it up from my perspective, this is a case that has reduced both heat and noise over the previous case I had, and it is much easier to work with. It looks much nicer than my older computer case and the button I use the most, the power button located on top of the case, is more accessible.
Rich
|
|
|
We'll be adding even more exciting features to assist you in the coming year.
Thank you for shopping at the Depot.com online shopping depot.
©2008 Depot.com | |
