Upgrading an Antec 902

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My Antec is slightly faulty as the power button doesn't do anything and the reset button IS the power button. If you know what I mean..? I think that may be because I tried opening the top part of the case when I got it but that was before I had ever turned it on so I can't be sure it wasn't like that when I brought it. Also, I find it really inconvinient to clean the fans and it collects dust really easily which is also hard to wipe off of the matt surface which has many groves and hard-to-reach places. I also don't like the fact that the 120mm fan on the top doesn't have a filter so dust can easily enter the case and reach the components. I would appreciate it if anybody could tell me how to FULLY open the case so I can try to fix the problems.
For these reasons I have been looking to buy a new case. Any suggestions? I've been looking at the Thermaltake Level 10 GT, anyone have have this case and/or would you recommend it?
Thank you for contributing in advance :D
 
Thermaltake Level 10 GT? Ok. Curve ball.

They're a bit odd, but I've never seen anyone complain about them. They're interesting and unique. But you couldn't get one if you ever wanted to watercool. If you're looking at £200 ish, you'd want to look at the Silverstone FT02. Although genearlly speaking £200 is an odd price bracket for cases. At the moment <£150 and >£300 are the two big options out there.

If you like the looks of it, I can't give you a reason, not to buy the Thermaltake.

As I said, the FT02 is a very good choice in that price bracket:
There's an owners thread for it here:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18183418

kd
 
King Damager said:
Thermaltake Level 10 GT? Ok. Curve ball.

They're a bit odd, but I've never seen anyone complain about them. They're interesting and unique. But you couldn't get one if you ever wanted to watercool. If you're looking at £200 ish, you'd want to look at the Silverstone FT02. Although genearlly speaking £200 is an odd price bracket for cases. At the moment <£150 and >£300 are the two big options out there.

If you like the looks of it, I can't give you a reason, not to buy the Thermaltake.

As I said, the FT02 is a very good choice in that price bracket:
There's an owners thread for it here:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18183418

kd
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I am not interested in watercooling and the FT02 looks very dull, bearing in mind that my comp sits against the wall to my right and the window on the FT02 would be against the wall.
 
Looks dull? so you are after a case with LED fans, window, a more interesting shape than just a rectangular box with clean edges?
 
You call it dull, others would call it other things.

For less, with slightly less 'dull' cases... - Ah Stulid, your 'dull' comment :) Then again, I don't feel the 902 is the world's most interesting case...

Coolermaster HAF X
CM Storm Trooper
NZXT Switch 810
Corsair 600t.
Cosmos SII if you're willing to stretch to it. Although that's probably also 'dull'
Xigmatek Elysium - only slightly odd with it's top...
Bitfenix colossus maybe, not the best case mind.

Simply put, you won't find any case as 'out there' as the Lvl 10. It's a one of a kind case, and there isn't a quirkier or similar case out there in any way shape or form.

kd
 
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stulid said:
Looks dull? so you are after a case with LED fans, window, a more interesting shape than just a rectangular box with clean edges?
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Well yeah, functionability is a mian factor too, like easily accessable fans to clean or filters to stop the entry of dust
 
 
Hi, When did you buy your 902? It has a 3 year warranty you know?

Also the fan at the top is an exhaust fan, I'm not sure any manufacturer that does install one there...but i may be wrong...I am often told i am!

Have you seen our latest designs?
 
Antec - Barry said:
Hi, When did you buy your 902? It has a 3 year warranty you know?

Also the fan at the top is an exhaust fan, I'm not sure any manufacturer that does install one there...but i may be wrong...I am often told i am!

Have you seen our latest designs?
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I got the "Antec 902 Nine Hundred Two V3 Gaming Case" in January of 2011 for £77.88. Seems to have gone up in price..?

I don't see why they wouldn't install one there? Not gonna do any harm.

I haven't ;)
 
Click through here and explain your fault, they should be able to sort it out.

Also have a look at the Eleven Hundred :)
Loads of cable management room (3cm behind the board), Easy access removable/washable filters (PSU and Front Intake) Totally tool-less (apart from motherboard!), too name a few of the features :)
 
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