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