Akasa FINALLY answer the prayers of case enthusiasts!!!

Hedge · 10 Jul 2008 at 16:00

I cant help thinking the price is due to peoples excitement here and the popularity of the eclipse.

I own an eclipse, got it when they first came out. Pretty sure it was cheaper than they are now too.. 70 quid more for an aluminium front.. hmmmm

Steeps · 10 Jul 2008 at 17:42

Tetsu said:
Anyway spoke to akasa the other day RE some replacement parts. They said this will be avaible next month. You can just buy the front of the omega direct off them if you want and it will fit the mirage/elipse. cost around £30ish with p&p.

So you can buy an omega for £150inc, or buy an eclipse for £105inc and a door for £30inc and pocket the £15, giving you a spare front incase you kick it in

HighlandeR · 10 Jul 2008 at 18:23

But Ocuk description does state this case is different on the inside compared to the 62 or does the 62 house like 6 120mm fans ? Cant recall now adays been a while !

Guess the front is compatible, not sure how that works out anyhow.

Am sure this case once out and about will be £120 in no time.

PinkFloyd · 10 Jul 2008 at 18:39

6 120mm fans in an eclipse?

Where are they hiding them?

HighlandeR · 10 Jul 2008 at 20:15

Full height mesh ventilation in the front and up to six 12cm fans provide a unique system cooling performance. Top and side panels are redesigned to accommodate two 12cm fans and water-cooling radiators. Top, sides and front panels are removable to ensure unrestricted access from all sides and the mirror-finish stainless steel removable motherboard tray enables you to build your system outside with ease and then slide into the chassis.

It musta be redesigned from the inside a bit to allow the extra fans and space for watercooling gear....

Will need the reviews/pics to confirm it though

but sounds promising at least.

Diggsy · 10 Jul 2008 at 20:25

From what I have seen elsewhere, there's a mesh opening 240x120 or thereabouts both on the left side of the case and the top, allowing for 2 120mm fans to be fitted in each, or 2 240 rads.

The one on the left seemed to be near the rear of the case, whilst the one on top was near the front, probably to allow room for the PSU up there.

HighlandeR · 10 Jul 2008 at 20:31

Found few more bits of info if anyones interested !

http://forums.vr-zone.com/showthread.php?t=297252

Gotta love that touch looks like its the 1st case ive seen to take into consideration front drives like xfis and fan controllers with large knobs plenty of space to close the front at least.

techpowerup had those shots so props to them

Also googled hex akasa omega and they sneaked into the cebit 08 showing to bring us a quick video of it... must say it looks good like the side panel ventilation finaly!

Wallets itching....

Chimerical · 10 Jul 2008 at 20:35

That blue paint job is amazing. Looks really nice.

Tetsu · 11 Jul 2008 at 16:58

allllec said:
Hmm, Hope as is the way with the eclipse the stock picture dosent do it justice. Need some real life pictures before I make my mind up

well i've just ordered the omega...... by mistake

pictures on tuesday.

HighlandeR · 12 Jul 2008 at 00:13

Tetsu said:
well i've just ordered the omega...... by mistake

pictures on tuesday.

think your gonna be the 1st to get it ! looking forward to the pics ! we need plenty of pics of the insides thx !

Tetsu · 12 Jul 2008 at 07:43

Steeps said:
So you can buy an omega for £150inc, or buy an eclipse for £105inc and a door for £30inc and pocket the £15, giving you a spare front incase you kick it in

The side and top have mesh for 4 120 mm fans. I'll have to wait and see about the rest. Part of me hope they didnt change too much.

Tetsu · 12 Jul 2008 at 08:47

here's some pictures of the omega. not much changed. In fact barely anything. front door is solid aluminium but its housing is plastic.

http://www.3dprofessor.org/Reviews Folder Pages/VelociRaptor3/VR3P2.htm

WJA96 · 12 Jul 2008 at 09:01

Actually - the capability to put a 240mm radiator straight in the roof will probably sell more of these than anything else.

Of course, it'll be a normal 240mm radiator, not a PA120.2 as they have funny fan spacings.

Tetsu · 12 Jul 2008 at 09:13

WJA96 said:
Actually - the capability to put a 240mm radiator straight in the roof will probably sell more of these than anything else.
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Yeah good point. :cool:

HighlandeR · 12 Jul 2008 at 16:59

Case on the inside looks same as eclipse 62....

Need some clearer shots, those mirror finishes confuse things !

setter · 13 Jul 2008 at 13:18

Wondering if it would be possible to fit the omega front panel and door to an eclipse. am i right in thinking that theyre basically the same chassis but with a few extra fan spaces on the omega. always liked the idea of a door on a case.

Tetsu · 13 Jul 2008 at 13:32

setter said:
Wondering if it would be possible to fit the omega front panel and door to an eclipse. am i right in thinking that theyre basically the same chassis but with a few extra fan spaces on the omega. always liked the idea of a door on a case.

Yes you can, I've had this confirmed by akasa myself. but tuesday I'll know first hand and be able to report back.

setter · 13 Jul 2008 at 13:38

Tetsu said:
Yes you can, I've had this confirmed by akasa myself. but tuesday I'll know first hand and be able to report back.

Thanks tetsu. i quite like the look of the omega front, im looking at getting the windowed side panel as well (if i can find one) look forward to your report on it. with pics i hope

Tetsu · 13 Jul 2008 at 14:06

setter said:
Thanks tetsu. i quite like the look of the omega front, im looking at getting the windowed side panel as well (if i can find one) look forward to your report on it. with pics i hope

Yep loads of pictures come tuesday. Dont know whats going on with the akasa side panels, every where seems like they are out. I've got to buy a couple in two weeks time so hopefully they will be around by then. if not i'll buy direct from akasa

setter · 13 Jul 2008 at 14:14

Tetsu said:
Yep loads of pictures come tuesday. Dont know whats going on with the akasa side panels, every where seems like they are out. I've got to buy a couple in two weeks time so hopefully they will be around by then. if not i'll buy direct from akasa

Yeah i know what you mean, the window panels are as rare as hens teeth theese days. Wasnt aware you could order direct from akasa so i may go that route as well.