Many thanks to Antec-Inc. for this next item up for review. Marketed as a desktop chassis (like my old skewl Packard Bell P90,) the
Antec NSK2400 can also fit into the budget line of
HTPC chassis. This case is sleek and stylish enough to do just that.
The NSK2400 is the first desktop to be added to
Antec's award-winning Solution
Series of enclosures. All the cases in the NSK series are designed to include
Antec's quiet computing technology, be highly efficient and environmentally
friendly, while remaining affordable. The
NSK2400 is no exception. It features a
triple-chamber structure, which is designed exclusively to isolate heat and
noise produced by hard drives and the power supply. It has great ventilation and
has attractive, yet understated, style. Since it has its own power supply, the
NSK2400 can be used anywhere a stylish, but not overpowering, chassis is needed.
About the Company:
How did Antec become the world's
#1 brand of high-performance computer components?
The year was 1986. Starbucks had only a few stores. Don Johnson was actually
cool. The average PC had less memory than today’s cellphones. And in Fremont,
California, a little company named Antec was born. Antec’s first employees never
imagined that their upstart firm would rise to the very top of the
high-performance computer components industry. But rise it did. And rather
swiftly, too.
So what can Antec do for you? That depends on who you are. If you’re a
computer user, and you’d like to upgrade your existing computer or build a new
one yourself, we’ve got the computer cases, power supplies, cooling fans,
lighting components, and accessories that you need. If you’re a system builder
or VAR, we’ll help you deliver reliable and cost-effective systems to your
customers. And if you’re a retailer, we’ll help you reach an explosively growing
market: namely, “do-it-yourself” computer users who enjoy building and upgrading
their own computers.
How do we do all this? Our product lineup includes a wide variety of unique
computer cases, such as the elegant Lifestyle Series, ultra-powerful Performance
One and Performance TX series, and the cost-effective Solution Series. Our
world-class power supplies – including the TruePower 2.0 and SmartPower 2.0
lines – have won countless international awards for their reliable performance.
Our flexible rackmounts are ideally suited to the demanding ISP, telecom, and
networking markets. And for those of you who’d like to add a little visual flair
to your computers, we offer an eye-catching range of fans, lights, and other PC
accessories.
We’re headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in the
Netherlands, Europe. We’ve also established distribution partnerships throughout
Australia and Southeast Asia. So you’ll find Antec products in over 25
countries. But no matter how large we grow, we’ll never forget our mission: to
give you the power you need to create the computer you really want. That’s the
Antec way. That’s the Power of You.
Specifications:
|
Model
|
NSK2400 |
|
Case Dimensions |
5.5"(H) x 17.5"(W) x 16.3"(L)
14(H) x 44.5(W) x 41.4(L) cm |
Drive
Bays
- Front Accessible
- Internal |
4
2 x 5.25"
2 x 3.5" |
|
Expansion Slots |
4 |
|
Cooling System |
2 sidemounted 120 mm TriCool™ 3-speed
fans |
|
Main Board Size |
Micro(9.6"x9.6") |
|
Power Supply |
High-efficiency 380 Watt
ATX12V v2.0 power supply
Universal input
Active PFC and high efficiency design |
|
Weight |
17.35lbs/7.78kg (net)
20.5lbs/9.22kg (gross) |
|
Motherboards |
Accommodates up to MicroATX
motherboards |
|
Special Features |
Triple-chamber structure |
|
0.8 mm cold-rolled steel construction |
|
Front-mounted ports |
|
Package
Includes |
1 Tower Case |
|
1 380 Watt Ultra-quiet Power
Supply-Installed |
|
1 Power cord |
|
1 set of screws and motherboard
standoffs |
|
1 Installation manual |
Features:
-
High-efficiency 380 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply
-Universal input
-Active PFC and high efficiency design for superior environmentally
friendly operation
-
Triple-chamber structure to isolate power supply
and hard drive heat for cooler & quieter operation
-
Advanced cooling system:
-- 2 sidemounted 120 mm TriCool™ 3-speed fans
-
4 Drive Bays
-Front Accessible: 2 x 5.25”
-Internal: 2 x 3.5” removable HDD trays with silicone grommets to
isolate drive vibrations
-
4 Expansion Slots
-
Front-mounted ports for easy multimedia
connections
2 x USB 2.0
Audio In and Out
-
0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction
-
Accommodates up to MicroATX motherboards (9.6” x
9.6”)
-
Dimensions:
- 5.5" (H) x 16.3" (W) x 17.5" (D)
- 14cm (H) x 44.5cm (W) x 41.4cm (D)
-
Weight:
- Net: 17.4 lb / 7.9 kg
- Gross: 20.5 lbs. / 9.3 kg
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