Date: september 28th 2002
Article by: Peer van Empelen
(Hardware Reviewer)
Product was donated by : Antec
Inc.
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Antec Inc. Corporate profile
Antec, Incorporated is a leading manufacturer of computer hardware. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Antec has led the way, first in our best-selling Enclosure Technology products and now in our innovative Consumer Technology products.
Our enclosures and power supplies have been the best sellers in the North American retail and distribution channels for more than three years running. And with products like our stylish new Performance Series, heavy-duty Rackmount enclosures and cost effective Solution Series, we will maintain our lead by providing the quality and innovation that the market demands. Antec's Enclosure Technology line up is completed with a wide variety of cooling fans, DataTank external drive enclosures and DataSwap removable drive bays, all designed to give you the maximum in system reliability and flexibility. That's why Antec is the High Performance Upgrade Company.
Product Introduction

It looks sleek. Has just the right colour. Is roomy. Keeps cool. Is silent.
I will show that the case can do all of that and much more.
How's that for an introduction? Sounds like a sales pitch but kinda is too.
When I first spoke to Antec Inc. about doing a review on this case I pointed out that a lot of people said I couldn't keep my SCSI drives cool and that there was no case that could fit all of my junk. I disagreed and so did Antec Inc. So they sent me the case and I couldn't wait to build my system in to it.
Let's see if it is good enough for me and any other poweruser that will come along.
Product Specifications

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Model |
PLUS1080/1080B |
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Case Type
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SOHO File Server |
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Case Dimensions
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20.6" x 8.1" x 18.6"
(H) x (W) x (D)
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| Drive Bays |
| - Front Accessible |
| - Internal |
|
10
4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
4 x 3.5" |
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Expansion Slots
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7 |
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Cooling System
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5 x 80mm fans
- 1 front (Optional)
- 2 rear (Standard)
- 1 HDD (Optional)
- 1 Side Panel (Standard) |
Power Supply
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430W
TruePower
ATX12V
|
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Material
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1.0mm SECC
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Net Weight
Gross Weight
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31.7 lbs.
35.5 lbs.
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Motherboards
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Fits standard ATX / Xeon (PIII Core) / Pentium 4 |
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Special Features
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2 front USB ports, 1 front IEEE1394 (Firewire) port
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| Swing-out side panel with handle |
| Quick-release drive bays with release lever |
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Snap-in fan mounts
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Large front panel vent with washable air filter
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This is a lot of options and features there! Now, let's see if it works out to be functional (with pictures).
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