gandrusz you should know that more fans does not == cooler eg: a less hot computer. If you take a look a the gallery of some of the members set up's you will see most run 2-3 fans. What are your current system spec's or the system you thought of building spec's? This info will go a long way in helpi...

NeilBlanchard wrote:Hello,

You can easily use a 300watt PSU for that system. I would get something to test it, to be sure that the motherboard was not affected.

I've never heard of a Verudium Power XT -- can you post a link?

This is what i found on the power unit in question. http://www.verudium.com/powerxt.php

This is what i'm using http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817163110 Here's the one i used when i had my intel rig. http://www.fsp-group.com/english/1_product/2_detail.asp?mainid=2&fid=54&proid=11 http://www.directron.com/fsp46060pfn.html I know these are not 500watts but there bot...

Pulling up the ul number (e144195) on the psu in question says it's a SIRTEC built unit.

I'm not sure of sirtec's build quality or that of coolmax so i can't recommend them.

Is there any particular reason for you choosing them over one of the better known brands other then it being on sale?

Why not just mod the back of the drive cage by simply notching the portion of the cage that touches the card.

Make sure to insulate the notches. this should allow the card to be installed while keeping the stock config.

Thanks everyone for the help,and info.

I do not feel part of a 'general consensus', rather I've explained why I bought a Solo instead of a P150 :D That statement was not a knock on you. I was simply saying that reading some of the p150 threads on here gives the impression that that case should be avoided cause of the power unit included...

I've seen the P150 in the 140-150 € range, while Solo is about 75-85 €. With ~70 € you can get yourself a good PSU (S12-430), or you can spare some cash and buy one of the less powerful models, or a Be Quiet! StraightPower. The prices might be different for you, though. The lowest i have seen...

J. Sparrow wrote:I would rather buy the Solo

I would do that,however. the psu currently being used will most likely go to another project.

This is the reason for seeking out a case with a "decent" psu in it,and one with in budget.

Atmosper wrote:should be just fine.

3 HDDs though, won't that get a little noisy?

Noisy not at all.

The Samsung MP0402H is a 2,5" laptop drive,and the other two quiet using a stretch magic suspension mod in the current case.

Thanks for the input. if anyone has more to add please feel free to ..

I'm planing to buy an Antec P150. I seen there were issue with regards the included power unit,and certain boards. I'm wondering if the issue with the power unit is still prevalent with versions currently shipping? The system that would transfered into the case is listed below including the current ...

paramthegreat wrote:Does removing the Hard Drive rack affect the structural rigidity of the case?

Doing so did not seem to have any affect the structural rigidity of the case.

The 5.25" bay is still structural sound as is the surrounding frame.

Heres some other pics that may help gage if it will fit.

Sata Adapter Pics
http://www.satacables.com/html/sata-acessories.html


also heres another style.
http://www.gamebaz.com/?a=i&i=5502

Heres an example http://www.xpcgear.com/ide2sata.html I'm sure you could find them cheaper.

tonster wrote:i've got the same case and was wondering how you took out the hard drive rack?

I drilled out the rivets. you can also use a hammer,and putty knife to pop the rivets free. The cage slides out after those are removed.

First thanks for the complements. @ishi Great budget build ... It came out spectacular. I like the digital readout you mounted in the to of the case, as well the rest of the work done. @paramthegreat The only mods where the removal of that lower rack where the intent was to suspend the drives in a h...

Specs: [*]Case: Antec P150[/b] [*]PSU: Neo HE 500[/b] [*]CPU: X2 3800+[/b] [*]Cooling: Scythe Ninja fanless[/b] [*]MB: BioStar T-Force 939[/b] [*]RAM: 1.5GB (2x 512 MB) Infineon (2x256) Kingston HyperX DDR 400[/b] [*]GFX: Geforce 6100[/b] [*]Fan one: Yate Loon 120mm front[/b] [*]Fan two: 120mm fan r...

This is the Dimensions 19"(W) x 18.5"(D) x 7"(H) of the case it was going in to. thats perfect...my inches were a little off because i did the math wrong by a lot, the ninja is actually 6.5" not 10.5...either way, you have roughly half an inch leeway for the Ninja. one thing that needs to be know i...

Heatsink Dimensions:110 x 110 x 150mm 480x 202x 435 ok, technically it will fit in a 4U rackmount. however, a 3U rackmount falls short. the main problem is that i've worked with 4U rackmounts, and they don't actually feel that deep once the system is put in. try to measure from the top of the CPU t...

I take it mounting the ninja in a 4u rack mount is not possible?

Heres the spec of the current case. Centurion 5 (CAC-T05) 480x 202x 435 (D x W x H) which I loosely translated to inches. 18x7.9x17(D x W x H) It would seem on par with the specs of the case listed before. And the Centurion 5 (CAC-T05) is not the biggest case around,and the ninja fit it with room le...

Can it be done?

Case Dimensions are listed below.
19"(W) x 18.5"(D) x 7"(H)

If your talking about rubber ran mounts you can use petroleum jelly ie:Vaseline,and should help with sliding the fans on the mounts.

@jeremy about how high is the ninja?

Also was you able to close the case completely?

Thanks J. Sparrow. I will see what happens when it arrives.


If anyone here has used it on this board please feel free to post.

J. Sparrow I thought that issue with the ninja b was only for those with conroe based rigs.

Thanks a lot for the responses. I'm going to go instead with the Scythe SCNJ-1100P I believe it's a revision-b model. It will be mounted on a biostar t-force 6100 939 inside a centurion 5 case. I have not seen anyone here mount this sink on this board,however I have seen that it will fit in the cent...

It fine how you did it,and a nudge here or there should not not hurt it. As for spreading the paste will fill the voids that are in the sink,and the chips heat spreader during set time. If you want to lower the set time on the artic céramique you can try running one of the many stability test progr...

Thanks for info.

If anyone else has more to add please do.


Thanks...



Also i had plans to mod a yate loon on to the heat sink in question.