Antec 902 Now On-Sale

Antec's recently launched Nine Hundred Two (902), is now on-sale at Newegg. The Nine Hundred Two, or 900 version 2, is the latest update to Antec's line of high-performance gaming cases that offer enhancements designed specifically for hardcore gamers, such as increased cooling and maximized airflow.



The best-selling Antec Nine Hundred offers gamers an unbeatable enclosure, one that delivers a combination of cooling, performance and convenience that stands head and shoulders above the competition. Now, the Nine Hundred Two builds on this design with improved airflow and dominating style.



The 902 features many of the design elements that make the 900 a great case. Including a perforated front bezel for superior air intake, a massive top-mounted 200mm "Big Boy 200", 2 front 120 x 25mm special black blue LED intake fans with front speed control and optional side or middle mounts for additional 120mm fans.

More Nine Hundred Two Features:

• 9 drive bays
- External 3 x 5.25"; Internal 6 x 3.5" for HDD, or - External 6 x 5.25"; Internal 3 x 3.5" for HDD, or - External 9 x 5.25"
• Built-in washable air filters
• 8 expansion slots to support multiple graphics cards, including NVIDIA 3-way SLI
• Front mounted I/O ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 - 1 x eSATA - Audio In and Out (AC’97 and HDA compatible)
• Motherboard: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
• No power supply included
• Unit Dimensions:
- 19.4" (H) x 8.6" (W) x 18.6" (D) - 49.3cm (H) x 21.8cm (W) x 47.2cm (D)
• Package Dimensions:
- 22.7" (H) x 11.3" (W) x 20.1" (D) - 27.7 cm (H) x 28.8 cm (W) x 51 cm (D)
• Weight:
- Net: 25.4 lbs / 11.5 kg - Gross: 28.9 lbs / 13.1 kg

"Antec is dedicated to meeting the needs of gamers with products that are able to withstand the most cutting-edge systems out there," said Scott Richards, senior vice president for Antec. "Evolved from a successful design, the Nine Hundred Two continues to provide quiet operation and maximum cooling, as well as user flexibility to create gaming powerhouses."

My thoughts
The 902 is a nice redesign of the current Antec 900 however I don't see anything that justifies the $50 premium for the case. For my money I'd buy the older 900 and spend the additional $50 on a power supply. But users wanting to pick up the updated version can get it now at Newegg for $159.99. Newegg current offers a free AMD X2 BE-2300 CPU w/ purchase, ends 1/31.

Antec Launches Two High-End 80+ Power Supplies

Earlier this week Antec debuted their newest and most advanced family of power supply units, the Signature Series. The new line is available in 650W and 850W models. The new Signature line is 80 Plus Bronze certified and feature several innovations that distinguish them from the competition.

One of them is that they use active DC-to-DC voltage regulation, as opposed to the standard passive magnetic amplifier method, providing for shorter transient response times and greater system stability. In addition, the Signature Series boasts an advanced cooling system with a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controlled fan, that ensures quiet and efficient operation in any condition.

Other features of the Signature Series include a dual power circuit board (PCB) layout and a hybrid advanced cable management system that uses modularized cables only for connectors that are of second importance. Main connectors such as the 24-pin ATX one, and the PCI-E power connectors are fixed.

The Signature 650 and Signature 850 are available now and will retail for (a rather steep) estimated street price of $249.00 and $299.00, respectively. The PSUs are backed by Antec's Quality 5-Year Warranty for parts and labor.