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Antec NSK3480
$100.00
Released September, 2007
The Pros:Very quiet operation. Compact size. Excellent value case.
The Cons:Cannot mount more than one hard drive without removing an optical drive. It only has 2 hard drive bays, and only 1 if you have two 5.25" drives installed. Hard to manage cables if you have a complicated system.
The Antec NSK3480 ($100) is a mini-tower computer case that accomodates micro-ATX motherboards only. It is essentially the smaller version of the Antec NSK4480 ($100), and is the successor to the Antec NSK3400 with the addition of a 380 Watt EarthWatts power supply that meets the 80 PLUS certification.
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Other than its smaller size (click here to compare the two cases in 3D), the NSK3480 also features a dual-chamber design that separates the power supply from the main case with a physical barrier to isolate the heat and noise from the two spaces. It features a 120 mm rear-facing case fan, and top vents for the PSU chamber.
Features
- dual-chamber design separates PSU from the mainboard for cooler and quieter operation
- supports µATX motherboards only
- 120 mm rear fan with 3 speed settings
- front mount for optional 2 x 92 mm fans (not included)
- hand screws for removing exterior panels
- power supply: EarthWatts 380 Watt ATX12V v2.2 with 80 PLUS certification
- 2 external drive bays (5.25")
- 2 internal drive bays (3.5") with silicon grommets - can only use 1 internal bay if 2 external drive bays are occupied
- front inputs: speaker/headphone, mic, 2 x USB, 1 x firewire
- available in black (model #: NSK3480B) and silver front panels
- dimenions: 13.75"(H) x 7.75"(W) x 14"(D)
- release date: September 2007
- MSRP: $100
User Reviews (7)
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Improvements over NSK3400: PSU top vent, longer cables, better location of access port between chambers
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Includes 80 PLUS certified power supply
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Silicone hard drive grommets to insulate vibration
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Compact and light weight for LAN usage
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Cannot mount more than one hard drive without removing an optical drive
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It only has 2 hard drive bays, and only 1 if you have two 5.25" drives installed
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Hard to manage cables if you have a complicated system
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Short main ATX and AUX12V cables
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