Tower - Black, Silver - Steel - 4 x Bay - 1 x Fan - 380 W - MPN: NSK3480 See Product Details
Description
Quiet, understated and practical, the NSK 3480 microATX tower reflects the innovative standards of Antec's New Solution Series of enclosures. Featuring Quiet Computing technology that delivers whisper-quiet performance, the NSK 3480 includes a noise-reducing dual chamber structure. The NSK 3480 also includes an efficient 80 PLUS Bronze certified EA-380D Green power supply, which saves energy, reduces electrical waste, and lowers your electric bill. Cool, quiet, efficient, and stylish, the NSK 3480 is the perfect solution for all your computing needs.
Quick Glance
System Board Style: Mini ITX, Micro ATX
Max # of Drives: 4
Chassis Type: Tower
Chassis Color: Black, Silver
Chassis Material: Steel
Features: Front USB Port Yes, Front Firewire Port Yes, Front Microphone Jack Yes, Front Earphone Jack Yes
Summary
Product Title: Antec Petite
Manufacturer: Antec
Lowest Price: $94.82
Power Score: 3.8 | 4 Reviews
Case Attributes
Chassis Style: Tower
Chassis Color: Black, Silver
Chassis Material: Steel
General Features: Front USB Port Yes, Front Firewire Port Yes, Front Microphone Jack Yes, Front Earphone Jack Yes
Interfaces/Ports Details: 2 x USB 2.0 USB Front, 1 x IEEE 1394 FireWire Front, 1 x Audio In Front, 1 x Audio Out Front
Cooling Fans Included: 1
CPU Support
System Board Style: Mini ITX, Micro ATX
Power Supply: 380 W
Drive Support
Number of Drives Supported: 4
Number of Externally 5.25 Bays: 2
Number of Externally Accessible 3.5 Bays: 1
Number of Internal 3.5 Bays: 1
Number of Slots: 4
Dimensions
Height: 13.75 in
Width: 7.75 in
Depth: 14 in
Weight: 17.80 lbs - Net, 21.00 lbs - Gross
Dimensions: 13.8" Height x 7.8" Width x 14.0" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Green Compliance: Yes
Number of Fans Support: 3
Number of Power Supplies Install: 1
Strengths: Good looking and compact.
Weakness: Too short (front to rear) for easy assembly. Motherboard power cable too short.
Power supply cables are very crowded between power supply and CD drive and block air flow to power supply. Power cable would not reach motherboard with suggested routing through side of case and had to be forced through the smaller opening in the bottom of the p/s section. This made installing the IDE drive flat cable very difficult.
Strengths: Very Quite, Antec Branding, Space saving, Style (Clean appearence)
Weakness: Almost too small, extra harddrive bay takes up an external 5.25 slot
Antec quality and branding makes this case the choice for someone who wants a nice small desktop case. I use this for my media PC and it sits nicely next to my entertainment center. Space inside is limited. There was a lot of fiddle factor when putting my computer together but it turned out nice. I added 2x92mm front fans and I can barely hear them.
The Antec NSK3480 ($100) is a mini-tower computer case that accomodates micro-ATX motherboards only. It is essentially the smaller version of the Antec NSK4480 ($100), and is the successor to the Antec NSK3400 with the addition of a 380 Watt EarthWatts power supply that meets the 80 PLUS certification. Other than its smaller size (click here to compare the two cases in 3D), the NSK3480 also...
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Good Case If You Don't Often Make Changes
Strengths: Quiet, 80Plus power supply. Solid construction and nice looks. Very space efficient.
Weakness: Power may not reach all motherboards. One internal drive is trapped under the CDROM.
I still like this case even though it has a few drawbacks. Part of the trade-off of having a mini vs. a mid tower case is everything is tight. One internal 3.5" drive mount shares space with the lower external bay. As a result you need to remove your CDROM to get to it. Also, for my motherboard I needed an extension to the power plug to reach it. Seems to be very quiet. Internal drives are...
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