The Tech Zone Antec SX830 Case Review

Written: 10/1/2000
Written by: Tron®
Price: $119US
Supplied by: Antec

Antec, a long time maker of good quality cases and power supplies in the PC market has graced us with a new model, the SX830 Workstation Tower. It has many useful and practical features for a case in it's price change. Let's take a look!

Antec has made a good name for itself the past several years, delivering high quality value solutions to PC builders and enthusiasts. I myself have used Antec KS188 cases to build systems, and have extensively used their highly rated PP303x 300watt power supplies in Athlon systems. Christine Goutaland at Antec sent me one of their new model Performance Series towers, the SX830 Workstation, for review. Kudos to Christine for hooking us up!

The specs on paper are quite impressive for a Mid-size tower. Let's take a look at the specs, then go on a guided tour inside ;).

	Maximum cooling: extra fans and vents
	Easy installation:
	- Quick-release drive bays with release lever
	- Snap-in fan mounts
	Maximum security:
	- Lockable swing-out side panel with handle

Model

SX830

Case Type

Workstation Tower

Case Dimensions

20.6"(H)x8.1"(W)x18.6"(D)
522 x 205 x 473 mm

Drive Bays

- Front Accessible

- Internal

8
3 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
3 x 3.5"

Expansion Slots

Cooling System

4 x 80mm fans
2 Front (Optional)
2 Rear (Standard)

Main Board Size

Up to 12" (W) x 13" (L) 305 (W) x 330 (L) mm

Power Supply

300 Watt SmartPower

Material

1.0mm SECC

Net Weight
Gross Weight

28.7 lbs.
30.7 lbs.

Motherboards

Fits standard ATX and Xeon

Special Features

Swing-out side panel with handle

Quick-release drive bays with release lever

Snap-in fan mounts

Large front panel vent

Lockable front door on SX1030

Package includes	1 Tower Case
	1 300 Watt ATX SmartPower - installed
	1 Power cord
	2 Case fans
	1 Set of screws and motherboard standoffs
	1 Set of drive rails
	1 Installation manual

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