Akasa FINALLY answer the prayers of case enthusiasts!!!

Tetsu · 13 Jul 2008 at 14:48

setter said:
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.

Dont know why they are. Loads of people want them...

nikebee · 13 Jul 2008 at 15:46

That blue one looks pretty parp to be honest, the paint quality looks awful on it

The black Omega looks the **** though... if I didn't love my Eclipse so much I'd buy one

Tetsu · 13 Jul 2008 at 18:18

nikebee said:
That blue one looks pretty parp to be honest, the paint quality looks awful on it

I was thinking that i was the only one that thought that... I dont know about paint jobs but what makes it look parp? to me its that is has a shimmery look to it also i'd of left some black details on it.....dont think the actually colour is that great either lol.

black looks great.

black is the new black

Tetsu · 14 Jul 2008 at 09:31

setter said:
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.

Ok they are available now at OCUK

Yewen · 14 Jul 2008 at 15:36

OcUK have the side windows and the Omega in stock.

Built a system using one on Saturday and it is a very nice case to work with especially if you are watercooling.

WJA96 · 14 Jul 2008 at 15:46

Yewen said:
OcUK have the side windows and the Omega in stock.

Built a system using one on Saturday and it is a very nice case to work with especially if you are watercooling.

Can you confirm the Feser 240mm radiator fits in the top please? It should, I just want to check before ordering

Tetsu · 14 Jul 2008 at 15:50

Yewen said:
OcUK have the side windows and the Omega in stock.

Built a system using one on Saturday and it is a very nice case to work with especially if you are watercooling.

Thanks Yewen. was going to get mine else where but will get it from you guys if you have them

Tetsu · 14 Jul 2008 at 18:57

*omega dispatched today* keep an eye out in here for full set of pics.

.:MBK:. · 14 Jul 2008 at 22:34

wonder if its possible to request "replacements" for the omega and retrofit them to the eclipse...seems a bit futile buying what is effectively the same case with a couple of revised panels and a new door, as tempting as it still is

and looks like they forgot 3 1/4" fan controllers existed given the lack of a recess in the door over those bays, strange given akasa do make a 3 1/4" fan controller

WJA96 · 14 Jul 2008 at 22:48

.:MBK:. said:
wonder if its possible to request "replacements" for the omega and retrofit them to the eclipse...seems a bit futile buying what is effectively the same case with a couple of revised panels and a new door, as tempting as it still is

A new front panel is £30, a new top is £20, but they don't have any parts yet. And if they think they might be losing new case sales they might not have any for a while, I reckon.

.:MBK:. · 14 Jul 2008 at 22:49

i really hate logical business strategy sometimes

just have to see what breaks first, my patience or their product timeline. the odds are not in my favour here are they...

Yewen · 14 Jul 2008 at 23:11

WJA96 said:
Can you confirm the Feser 240mm radiator fits in the top please? It should, I just want to check before ordering

I have fitted on in no problem, takes up 2 drive bays with fans installed.

With the shrouds it gives you just one spare bay.

You could fit a thinner rad on the side panel no trouble at all aswell.

The front panel is recessed to hold fan controllers and card readers.

setter · 15 Jul 2008 at 03:00

Yewen said:
OcUK have the side windows and the Omega in stock.

Built a system using one on Saturday and it is a very nice case to work with especially if you are watercooling.

Fantastic news ive been after a windowed panel for months

Tetsu · 15 Jul 2008 at 15:14

come on akasa learn to screw everything in right.....damn loose screw

*RMA'd*

Tetsu · 15 Jul 2008 at 17:06

Right RMA has been sorted by the e-tailer and is being picked up tomorrow free of charge. I did think I was being a bit fussy but there was a couple of places that had scratches and at £140 its not on. I've had that before with a lian li case so I guess its just luck of the draw.

Was offer a refund but I want this case and after seeing it in the flesh I want it more. Now of course I didnt just pack it up for the RMA without taking any pics. So here you go guys.

The Box

OMG "the coolest case ever just got cooler" give me ten!!!

The internal packaging

Very solid and would be great if they'd didnt fill the case with loose screws lol.

Protective film

No film

Very nice front logo

mmm

Open front

Omega logo inside door

Top

Side

Back

Tetsu · 15 Jul 2008 at 17:06

Inside

bottom of the top mesh

View from the top with lid off

Filter holder which is metal/alu this time

Next to my mirage

hope you all enjoyed

Azza · 15 Jul 2008 at 17:20

Can you swap the doors on the Mirage and the Omega?

Tetsu · 15 Jul 2008 at 17:22

Azza said:
Can you swap the doors on the Mirage and the Omega?

Yes

edit: sorry not the doors but the entire front panel you can.

Steeps · 15 Jul 2008 at 19:50

To be honest I'll just stick with my eclipse

Not a fan of the door.

HighlandeR · 15 Jul 2008 at 21:08

I found it had 2x120mm fans on the front and back ?

Wonder where all those 6 120mm fans can go cos that looks identical with the eclipse62 ?!

Either that or Ocuks descriptions wrong....

Looks nice and all but @ £140 definatly hard to wallet shake on that one cos I know a Lian Li case would equaly be as good if not better