Antec 1200

**Mandrake** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 09:51 PM

This isn't a review as such, but rather just some images of the case.

As most people know, the Antec 1200 is a full tower version of the popular 900 with many tweaks and revisions. The cable management in this case is simply superb, though I need to get some extension cables for the PCI-E power cables, the 24pin power cable and the 8pin power cable before mine will be looking nice and neat.

These images are about as good as they can be coming from my phone.

(It's off topic, but parts of my vodka bottle collection are visible in some of the pictures!

)

**Eurasianman** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:39 AM

Not bad, but dude, you really need a digital camera lol!

Afrodisiac · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Eurasianman

Not bad, but dude, you really need a digital camera lol!

I was about to mention these grainy pics were hurting my eyes! Looks like a nice case.

**SuperFly03** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:15 AM

PS/2 Keyboard? Unacceptable.

**DaSickNinja** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:18 AM

It makes me sad that x58 includes both PS/2 and ATA.

**YMAA** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:20 AM

What happened to the TJ09? Decide not to get one after all?

Nice build though. Is there room in front of the hard drive bays for mounting the drives backwards so the cables won't show?

**Mandrake** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Eurasianman

Not bad, but dude, you really need a digital camera lol!

No kidding.

That might be the next thing I purchase.

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Originally Posted by YMAA

What happened to the TJ09? Decide not to get one after all?

Nice build though. Is there room in front of the hard drive bays for mounting the drives backwards so the cables won't show?

I didn't want to wait for the TJ09 to be imported, it would have taken too long so I went with the Antec 1200 instead. I haven't tried mounting the HDDs backwards, that might work. Once I route the PCI-E and motherboard power cables properly the case will be much cleaner.

**Mandrake** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperFry007

PS/2 Keyboard? Unacceptable.

I've had this Microsoft keyboard for yonks. I've tried a few gaming keyboards and just didn't like them. When they stop including PS/2 ports on the motherboard I'll buy a USB -> PS/2 adapter so I can keep using this keyboard.

**Tark** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 08:08 AM

next item on the purchase list: a new camera! lol..

why not make it a review?

**tool_462** · #10 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 08:17 AM

*if* (doubtful) I ever go with a stock case for a monster rig I plan on buying in a year or two when I get a good job...I'll probably build in the 1200.

Corvetteguy · #11 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 09:58 AM

I was gonna get the 900 to replace my case but i figure wth, this is awesome. Plus is has eSATA on the front, which is nice.

Sailer · #12 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mandrake

These images are about as good as they can be coming from my phone.

(It's off topic, but parts of my vodka bottle collection are visible in some of the pictures!

)

I take it that you did properly dispose of the Vodka before putting the bottles in you collection?

That Antec 1200 does looks like a nice case, though

**3lfk1ng** · #13 (**permalink**) 09-03-2008, 08:22 PM

"AHHHHHHHHHHH!"
"MY EYES!"
"AHHHHHHHHHHH! THE PAIN"
*GOUGE SQUIRT* "OOOOHhhhh"....*GOUGE SQUIRT* "NOOOoooo"
...*sigh of relief*
.....
.....
.....
"Oh God, what have I done?"
.....

**Eurasianman** · #14 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008, 06:23 AM

^ WTF?!

1Tanker · #15 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tool_462

*if* (doubtful) I ever go with a stock case for a monster rig I plan on buying in a year or two when I get a good job...I'll probably build in the 1200.

The more i see of it, the more i like it...but now i would have a hard time deciding between the 1200 and the CM HAF 932.

**** Looks good Mandrake. BTW, you can buy a Digital camera for $50..and it'll still give a decent pic.. hint hint.

Sailer · #16 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tool_462

*if* (doubtful) I ever go with a stock case for a monster rig I plan on buying in a year or two when I get a good job...I'll probably build in the 1200.

But your wood case looks so nice. How could you ever leave it, unless you built a slightly bigger one.