Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
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Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
Is there a nice small Micro-ATX case similar to the discontinued Antec NSK3480? It seems Antec doesn't have anything in it's lineup that is just as good, so another manufacturer?
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Re: Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
There are similar cases, but most do not have any front drive bays, or have one optical bay. I would recommend Fractal Design - they have several. What size motherboard, and what video are you planning on using?
Re: Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
Basically a similar design, although one external 5.25" would be sufficient. micro-atx board, probably low-powered external video. Nothing hot, heavy for gaming.
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Re: Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
The Silverstone KL-06 might be a viable option.valnar wrote:Basically a similar design, although one external 5.25" would be sufficient. micro-atx board, probably low-powered external video. Nothing hot, heavy for gaming.
Re: Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
I bought the Fractal Design Core 1100. It was a perfect recommendation. Thanks everyone.
Re: Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
Fractal Design Core 1100 is the best cheap case I've used. But it is a cheap one. The Antec NSK 3480 is much more solid. That said, if it's a simple system it will do the job.
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Re: Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
Well, I didn't want it THAT cheap. It's for my new main rig. Is there a better one? I haven't received it yet....
Re: Quiet Antec NSK3480 replacement
Well, the Antec NSK 3480 is 8.1 kg and the Fractal Design Core 1100 is 3.8 kg for one thing. The build quality of the NSK 3480 is very solid. The Core 1100 is like I said not a bad case, but the build quality is not the same.