Antec SX1030B or IMT4000

[anthrax1369]

which one?
antec (http://www.antec-inc.com/product/cases/sohoser.htm) imt4000 (http://ocie.safeshopper.com/33/629.htm?391)

both are good but i like having the vents on the imt, its new and should werk well, i hope

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[This message has been edited by anthrax1369 (edited July 10, 2001).]

[krazie662]

The IMT is a lot better looking in mY opinion

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[GHz]

The question is whether you are going for looks or for cooling, from what I see on the specs of the IMT, the Antec has better cooling as well as ease in modding it to add more cooling suck as side fans and a top blowhole. On the other hand if you are going for looks, the IMT is one sweet looking case.

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[TheUltimateNewbie]

They Antec is definately better. the IMT is one ugly *** looking case.

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[Myrdhinn]

Depends whether you want a quality built case or cheap.. if cheap go IMT. I've looked at both closely and chose antec... the imt looks nice and the blowholes on the side can hold large fans but the case construction overall is flimsy and cheap compared to the antec.

[This message has been edited by Myrdhinn (edited July 10, 2001).]

[Intel's Boy]

What about the Antec SX1240

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[anthrax1369]

doesnt look like im getting the imt4000, the siding is one whole peice, old skool case. no side or top panels just one big one. i think im gonna get the antec. the antec is a midtower right? also who has one? are they really that heavy? how tall are they?

hope you can help

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[jamesavery22]

Wait a min, how much is that IMT case?? Its 89$ there where as the sx1030b is found for 81$ on pricewatch.com. I like the sx1030b look alot better and cooling options/mods are alot more broad. But if you dont plan on getting any extreme cooling and just wanna go for what looks good obey your thirst :-)

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[Sergeant Tux]

Originally posted by anthrax1369:
doesnt look like im getting the imt4000, the siding is one whole peice, old skool case. no side or top panels just one big one. i think im gonna get the antec. the antec is a midtower right? also who has one? are they really that heavy? how tall are they?

hope you can help



From what I have read, they weigh about 32lbs. That's very heavy for a midtower, but you are getting nothing but quality through and through. http://www.sharkyforums.com/ubb/biggrin.gif


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[anthrax1369]

ya i've spent the last 2 days reseaching the thing. its like 33lbs and 20inches high and comes with 2 fans. also the door is lockable and it has a 300W amd apporved PS

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[ZeroBullet]

Go with the Antec case, they're amazing quality. I just got a SX1240 myself and I love it!

[Rob77]

Another vote for the Antec/Chieftec.

And yes, It's pretty heavy and big too, for a mid tower. I don't hump mine around though.

I like it.

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