Introduction
Hello folks! Today we'll be taking a closer look on one of the newer cases from Antec,
the PlusView 1000 AMG case. Antec is well known for its excellent cases in the past, So how about this case? Will this case be able to fit in Antecs line of high quality cases or is it a complete mistake? We'll see so read on!
Here's a look on the Specs of the PlusView 1000 AMG
Model
PLUSVIEW1000AMG
Case Type
SOHO File Server
Case Dimensions
20.6"
x 8.1" x 18.6"
(H) x (W) x (D)
Drive
Bays
- Front
Accessible
- Internal
10
4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
4 x 3.5"
Expansion Slots
7
Cooling System
Up to 5 x 80mm fans
- 1 front (Optional)
- 2 rear (Standard)
- 1 HDD (Optional)
- 1 Side Panel (Optional)
Material
1.0mm
SECC
Net Weight
Gross Weight
27
lbs.
31.5 lbs.
Motherboards
Fits standard ATX (12"x9.6")
Special Features
2 front
USB ports, 1 front IEEE1394 (Firewire) port
Swing-out
side panel with handle
Quick-release
drive bays with release lever
Snap-in
fan mounts
Large
front panel vent with washable air filter
Package Includes
1 Tower
Case
High clarity
windowed Side Panel
2 case fans
1 set
of screws and motherboard standoffs
1 completeset
of drive rails ( 6 rails )
1 Installation
manual
Features
10 drive bays for expandability
Lockable side panel with high-clarity, scratch-resistant window, vent, and 80mm fan mount
Mounting plate for standard ATX or ATX12V power supply
Front mounted USB & IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports
Washable Air filter on the front
Lockable swing out side panel with a handle
* Quick release drive bays with release lever
* Snap-in fan mounts
Drive rails for 5.25" devices
Removable Side Panels
Removable Drive Cages for 3.5” drives
10 Drive Bays:
* External: 4 x 5.25", 2x 3.5"
* Internal: 4 x 3.5"
Cooling capacity: up to 5 x 80mm fans
* 2 rear (installed)
* 1 front (optional)
* 1 HDD (optional)
* 1 side panel (optional)
Motherboards up to Extended ATX
That were a lot of specifications, now lets get on to the actual review.
Very nice review with plenty of pic's and all. But how did you guys get the front and the right side of the rig?
I'm asking becouse i have the exact same rig but i don't no how I take the front and right side off?
Please help
Thanks for your time ;)
Right sidepanel : remove the screws and slide it out.
Front panel : Inside your case on left and right side of the front panel are 3 grey plastic clips, push them in and you should be able to take of the front panel.
No, actually ThermalTake and Antec both use the same chassis for these cases with some improvements, like for example the window in the PlusView 1000 AMG. The original manufactor is Chieftec/Chemning
There's another negative point and that is that the lower 3.5 drivecage has a fan.
Because this fan is placed in this drivecage the harddrives placed in this cage are pulling out more then the upper 3,5 drive cage.
If you wan't to remove this drive cage you have to be very carefull (If you have installed 2 harddrives)
When you are removing this cage then you're vga card is placed between the harddisks
Explanation
-]
- is videocard
] is two harddrives
Patrick NL
Just want to said that thermaltake make a copy of the original Antec SOHO file server LOL
thermaltake, raidmax, koolance buy the right to use the design of this tower! bouahhhh!
Very nice review with plenty of pic's and all. But how did you guys get the front and the right side of the rig? I'm asking becouse i have the exact same rig but i don't no how I take the front and right side off? Please help Thanks for your time ;)
ReplyRight sidepanel : remove the screws and slide it out. Front panel : Inside your case on left and right side of the front panel are 3 grey plastic clips, push them in and you should be able to take of the front panel.
Reply:/ Thermaltake xaser 2 Copy or what
ReplyBuy a thermaltake xaser 3 instead this antec is just a copy of thermaltakes xaser 2 :(( LOL
ReplyNo, actually ThermalTake and Antec both use the same chassis for these cases with some improvements, like for example the window in the PlusView 1000 AMG. The original manufactor is Chieftec/Chemning
ReplyThere's another negative point and that is that the lower 3.5 drivecage has a fan. Because this fan is placed in this drivecage the harddrives placed in this cage are pulling out more then the upper 3,5 drive cage. If you wan't to remove this drive cage you have to be very carefull (If you have installed 2 harddrives) When you are removing this cage then you're vga card is placed between the harddisks Explanation -] - is videocard ] is two harddrives Patrick NL
Replymajor flaw is the offset front fans behind the bezel, as I found out!! Apart from that the case is great
ReplyJust want to said that thermaltake make a copy of the original Antec SOHO file server LOL thermaltake, raidmax, koolance buy the right to use the design of this tower! bouahhhh!
Replyhow would i hook up the firewire/usb cables
Replywhat pictures are these ? jesus! you don't have a blitz ?? horible review !
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