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C8 incoming
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I didn't realise that MSI coined the term "project zero" for the rear side motherboard connectors, thanks for the info.
I'm not sure of the uptake that this format will have, time will tell I suppose. However I know that retooling a motherboard tray and adding additional space behind the montherboard tray can cost case manufacturers a 6 figure retooling cost in USD in some cases. So it is a massive undertaking to do that. I would expect that future new tooling projects would be more likely to consider this, but most cases that have recently launched or will launch in the next 6 months will have had the tooling created a while back now, because typically the time frame to design, make and mass produce a new case design is upwards of 6 months at least, with it often hitting 9-12 months lead time.
I'm not sure of the uptake that this format will have, time will tell I suppose. However I know that retooling a motherboard tray and adding additional space behind the montherboard tray can cost case manufacturers a 6 figure retooling cost in USD in some cases. So it is a massive undertaking to do that. I would expect that future new tooling projects would be more likely to consider this, but most cases that have recently launched or will launch in the next 6 months will have had the tooling created a while back now, because typically the time frame to design, make and mass produce a new case design is upwards of 6 months at least, with it often hitting 9-12 months lead time.
Under £100 inc VAT.
It is a great case for sure, I'm pleased you are happy with it, and for the price at £99.99 you are right you cannot go wrong with it vs the PC-011D XL.
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Great review of the Antec C8.
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James @ Kitguru seems to really like it.
Honestly not sure currently. I have the case here but I don't have a vertical GPU mount kit for me to test. I will ask my HQ whether it has the space.
It looks like it will just about or just not be able too from the images we have.
I guess it may depend on what V-Mount you use and also what rad/fans you use. But let me find out tomorrow.
It looks like it will just about or just not be able too from the images we have.
I guess it may depend on what V-Mount you use and also what rad/fans you use. But let me find out tomorrow.
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Regretably you cannot install a Vertical mount with a rad/fan config in the base.
The reply I received from our PM stated:
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Hi Lee,
If you are using vertical GPU, no room for radiator. C8 has 8pcie slot, if you are taking 7pcie slot, only 33-30mm room in between.
You need to have at least 53mm with radiator and fan.
Eric
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Looks like those Lian Li ones could work, as they only take up 6 slots. Leaving the base of 33mm & 2 PCI-E slot spaces available for the rad/fans.
Steve really likes our new cases 
Hopefully Antec will be back at OcUK in the next 2 weeks
Hopefully Antec will be back at OcUK in the next 2 weeks
Looking forward to seeing your buildNice. Need to get that GPU on water now. I'm just getting a few bits together and I'll start my build. New to me van and bits I need for that are taking up my spare cash and time at the moment
REALLY looking forward to seeing your build now.