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Antec SOLO Mid-Tower Enclosure Review   
Date Published:
07-26-2006
Written By:
Sludge
Edited By:
Diceman
Provided By:
Antec-Inc
Where to Buy:
Newegg
Discuss Article:
VH Forum link
Pages: 1 2 3


Introduction:

    Antec has a goal to produce high-end computer components, and this they do very well. The current thought on the minds of the everyday user is a quieter computer system. Queue in the Antec SOLO from their LifeStyle Series of cases. Designed for quiet computing, this mid-tower case packs a punch, from the high-gloss piano finish to the soft silicon rubber feet on the bottom of the case that can't be seen, and the hard drive suspension system to the polycarbonate covers on the inside of the panels. This case will fit nicely in a quiet office setting and not stick out like a sore thumb. Of course, design alone won't sell a case, but the combination of style and performance will. So far, I'm sold on the design; let's check out the performance.

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

Solo

Case Dimensions

17.5"(H) x 8.1"(W) x 18.5"(D)

Drive Bays

- Front Accessible

- Internal

8
3x5.25", 1x3.5"
4x3.5" or 3x3.5" with HDD suspension

Expansion Slots

7

Cooling System

- 1 rear (standard) 120mm TriCool Fan with 3-speed switch control
- 2 front 92mm fan mounts (fans not included)

Main Board Size

12"(W)x9.6"(L)

Weight (net/gross)

25.3/30.3 lbs
11.5/15.7 K

Motherboards

Standard ATX

Special Features

Internal mounts with rubber grommets
Optional HDD suspension system
Poly carbonate side panels to reduce noise
Advanced cable management system
Front USB/FireWire Ports

Package Includes

1 Tower Case
1 set of screws and motherboard standoffs
1 Installation manual

Features:

  • Piano black finishing

  • Dual hard drive mounting system – two ways to mount your hard drives for best possible quiet operation.
    - Tray Mount – Four HDD trays with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce hard drive noise
    - Suspension Mount - HDD suspension system for up to three hard drives to maximize noise reduction

  • Power supply flexibility. Accommodates any ATX12V or ATX12V v2.0 form factor power supply. For truly silent computing, the choice of power supply is crucial. Antec recommends choosing from our NeoHE, Phantom, or TruePower 2.0 power supplies.

  • 8 Drive Bays (or 7 drive bays with Suspension Mount of the HDD)
    - External: 4 x 5.25” (one with 5.25” to 3.5” adapter)
    - Internal: 4x 3.5” (Tray Mount) or 3 x 3.5” (Suspension Mount) for HDD

  • Dual-layer steel & plastic sound-deadening panels

  • Front-mounted ports provide convenient connections
    - 2 x USB 2.0
    - 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®)
    - Audio in/out

  • Cable Organizer behind drive bay minimizes cable clutter

  • Built-in washable air filter

  • Enhanced Cooling System
    - 1 rear 120 mm TriCool™ fan with 3-speed switch control
    - 2 front fan mounts for optional 92 mm fans to cool the HDD

  • Motherboard: Fits micro and Standard AT

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