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To put some of the speculation to rest before it gets crazy, and as a tease to the upcoming SPCR Does CES2006 article let me say that:
The HTPC case(s) are far and away the most exciting thing we saw at the show. It is a lot more than, "just a PSU chamber". It probably implements the P180's design theory of airflow control better than even the P180 does.
The 3 silver fronted cases are the new Solution series. (The replacement for the venerable SLK's). They are not new versions/sizes of the P150.
Of them, the little one, the NSK6500 is the one to really watch. Yes it's an SFX PSU, but it's a 300watt 80-Plus certified one with an interesting airflow strategy.
The HTPC case(s) are far and away the most exciting thing we saw at the show. It is a lot more than, "just a PSU chamber". It probably implements the P180's design theory of airflow control better than even the P180 does.
The 3 silver fronted cases are the new Solution series. (The replacement for the venerable SLK's). They are not new versions/sizes of the P150.
Of them, the little one, the NSK6500 is the one to really watch. Yes it's an SFX PSU, but it's a 300watt 80-Plus certified one with an interesting airflow strategy.
MikeC wrote:It is. I made sure.Richard Berg wrote:If the HTPC case is capable of P150/180-class silence, I want to be first in line.
Only drawback for some folks will be that it's limited to micro-ATX boards.
A review sample should be here by the month's end.
People are starting to understand m-atx boards. Its a great design mike, would have been even better with rubber suspension.
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Space was an issue for a vertical suspension to be implemented. In a HPTC, for maximum quiet, I'd be using one small notebook drive for OS & programs and an external or networked drive or array remotely located for the data (movies, etc).spolitta wrote:People are starting to understand m-atx boards. Its a great design mike, would have been even better with rubber suspension.
In actual use, a HTPC doesn't really have to be as quiet as a desktop, because when it is being used, there is almost always some sound (music, sountrack, etc) coming frm the speakers, which basically drown out the PC noise. You also sit much farther away from the PC, typically at least 2M away, as opposed to a couple feet for the desktop PC. In my experience thus far, <23 dBA/1m is what I want/need in a desktop PC (or one that's under my desk) but in a media PC, I'd be OK with up to ~28 dBA/1m, as long as it is broadband.
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The reason an HTPC needs to be quiet is for the other 22 hours in the day It's in a room where everything will hear it, not just someone's bedroom/office. Though of course, staying below the noise floor during quiet musical passages is vital as well.In actual use, a HTPC doesn't really have to be as quiet as a desktop, because when it is being used...
Agreed completely. Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn't make the configuration of MCE's capture directory very flexible (for PVR functions -- regular offline vids are no problem). Should be improved in Diamond.In a HPTC, for maximum quiet, I'd be using one small notebook drive for OS & programs and an external or networked drive or array remotely located for the data (movies, etc).
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If the media PC is really used as one instead of a multi-function typical PC, then using the sleep mode makes sense... Hopefully, most hardware comes out of sleep better than they used to. I'm not espousing higher noise for a media PC, just that the case for constant very low noise is not as compelling. With a quiet, low vibration drive, the contribution of the HDD to overall noise in a Fusion/NSK2400case will be very small. It has the same soft silicone rubber mounts as the P180, but in a different "cage".Richard Berg wrote:The reason an HTPC needs to be quiet is for the other 22 hours in the day It's in a room where everything will hear it, not just someone's bedroom/office. Though of course, staying below the noise floor during quiet musical passages is vital as well.
But is MCE the only game in town for a HTPC?Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn't make the configuration of MCE's capture directory very flexible (for PVR functions -- regular offline vids are no problem). Should be improved in Diamond.
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http://www.bartleby.com/59/3/theresnoacco.htmlqviri wrote:I like them. De gustibus non est disputandum.davidstone28 wrote:Those are dull / hideous looking cases. Antec need to hire some designers from Apple. FAST!
Uhhhh?MikeC wrote:http://www.bartleby.com/59/3/theresnoacco.htmlqviri wrote:I like them. De gustibus non est disputandum.davidstone28 wrote:Those are dull / hideous looking cases. Antec need to hire some designers from Apple. FAST!
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Didn't say it was. In my specific case, I need to keep dogfooding MCE because I'm too cheap to buy Sage/Snapstream and too lazy to learn Linux.But is MCE the only game in town for a HTPC?
It depends even more on how good your PVR software is at bringing the PC in/out of sleep when it's time to record.If the media PC is really used as one instead of a multi-function typical PC, then using the sleep mode makes sense... Hopefully, most hardware comes out of sleep better than they used to. I'm not espousing higher noise for a media PC, just that the case for constant very low noise is not as compelling. With a quiet, low vibration drive, the contribution of the HDD to overall noise in a Fusion/NSK2400case will be very small. It has the same soft silicone rubber mounts as the P180, but in a different "cage".
In any case, I'm confident Antec's solution will be miles quieter than my current box, which is why I still want to be first in line.
Perhaps, but the fact that the gerundive rocks is indisputable :pDe gustibus non est disputandum.
I am aware of only 1 sfx psu with an 80plus certification, and yes SPCR did a review of it.Rusty075 wrote:Of them, the little one, the NSK6500 is the one to really watch. Yes it's an SFX PSU, but it's a 300watt 80-Plus certified one with an interesting airflow strategy.
i believe the reason its inverted is to pull cool air in from a blowhole in the top of the case, and expell it straight out the back, completely seperating it thermally from the rest of the case. sort of like how the p180 does it, except in a much smaller form factor. its a great idea imo. i just hope they do some sort of cover for the blowhole so it drawn in air from the rear instead of just open.
and someone mentioned it had a 120mm exhaust fan? it looks like this could be a dream come true for those individuals looking for ultimate silencing in a small(er) form factor, without going to SFF extreams.
But you don't really think Antec would sell a case with a Seasonic PSU, do you?Aris wrote:I am aware of only 1 sfx psu with an 80plus certification, and yes SPCR did a review of it.
Yes, and yes.Aris wrote:i believe the reason its inverted is to pull cool air in from a blowhole in the top of the case, and expell it straight out the back, completely seperating it thermally from the rest of the case. sort of like how the p180 does it, except in a much smaller form factor....
and someone mentioned it had a 120mm exhaust fan?
Some more pics
http://www.thetechlounge.com/articles.php?id=251
I say... wouldn't this be better located at the Cases subforum?
http://www.thetechlounge.com/articles.php?id=251
I say... wouldn't this be better located at the Cases subforum?
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