Antec's new Micro Case

[Vampiel]

A cool micro-case that's slightly larger than the current ones, but you can use whatever you want in this one! It's JUST the case.

http://www.antec-inc.com/images/400/Aria.jpg
http://www.antec-inc.com/us/pro_details_enclosure.php?ProdID=15130#
Another nice thing about this one is that it has a 120mm fan in the back, and you can put an 80mm fan on top blowing into the case. It also comes with a 300w psu.

[Vampiel]

oops wrong category, any1 want to move this to case mods?

[sm8000]

Just PM a mod to move it.

Nice alternative to Shuttle, this one has four slots for full-height cards and a 300W PSU. Can take a 9.6"x9.6" micro-ATX board.

EDIT: A bit pricey though, starts at $90+

[Yoshi]

Originally posted by sm8000
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EDIT: A bit pricey though, starts at $90+

With a $100 MOBO, that is no more then $200, still cheaper then any other SFF system:t

[sm8000]

Plus CPU, plus RAM (which ain't gettin' any cheaper today!), then your choice of cards, and drives, and a display or two or three. Plus mouse and keyboard.

I can order an Antec SLK1600 for $65-70 from bestbuy.com and move an existing ATX (full-sized) board into it with all peripherals.

[Vampiel]

OK, IC you are comparing it to PC's. Yoshi is comparing it to mini-pc's.

Yes it is still a little pricey as far as vs. pc, but not a mini-pc such as it is. Unless you go with a $100 case, which alot of gamers pay about that for there case, mine was $230.:D

[sm8000]

How is my comparison any different from mini-PCs? The minimum amount of hardware is the same, and that case could potentially use almost as much as an average PC.

[Vampiel]

Im confused. Please provide more information. Put up a link to a mini-pc that would be comparible in price to as if you would build one with the antec.

Im talking about the price of the antec (plus build your own for the rest of it) vs. the price of another mini-pc were you have to pay for a barebones system then put the rest into it.

PC's I know can be cheaper.

It also comes with an Antec PSU which you know is good and a 120mm fan, that is much better than the 80mm fans.

[Yoshi]

The only difference between this and a Regular ATX case is that the motherboards are smaller. you can get a MATX board for around the same price as an ATX board. the rest is the same. I know you can move a system in it, but when you want to build a system you can look at this as it will cost around the same as an ATX PC.

Antec ARIA+This board (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-203&depa=1)=$182
or
Shuttle AMD64 (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=56-101-450&depa=1)=$310

Plus the Antec has a 300w PSU, the Shuttle only has 240w, The Antec is much roomier and the Shuttle comes with the lacking NF3 150 chipset but you can put any MATX MOBO you want in the ARIA(VIA or NF3)

[Johnny Fist]

I saw one of those at CompUSA the other day for close to $150 USD. It broke my heart. When I first saw it sitting there I fell in love. Too bad its too expensive or I'd be posting my pictures of it right now.

[Vampiel]

It's $99 on newegg.

[Johnny Fist]

Yeah, and with shipping I might as well just get it at CompUSA.

[Vampiel]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-146&depa=0
w/shipping $115

[Johnny Fist]

I stand corrected then. Maybe I'll buy one after all!

[Vampiel]

You know they only make about $5-$10 off each item.