Antec Fusion
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Antec Fusion
The Antec Fusion case comes in four varieties: black 430, aluminum 430, remote black and remote.
black 430 and aluminum 430 are the original models. Remote Black and Remote are the newer models.
Features:
- Mini-atx form factor
- 430W power supply (only with the "430" models. Newer models do not include a power supply).
- IR receiver ( MCE Remote only )
- Volume control knob
- 2 internal drive bays
- 1 front accessible bay, presumably for a DVD player
- 2 120mm case fans
- 4 Expansion slots
- Ports on front: Firewire, 2 USB, audio I/O
LCD display
IR receiver
Volume control
There was a thread about this in the mythtv-users mailing list.
Also see the corresponding wiki page Volume_Knob_on_Antec_Fusion
Issues and Concerns
Heat in the expansion slot area is a concern if you have fully populated the slots. The left most slot is against an internal bulkhead, and does not receive any air flow. Best is only plan on using only 3 of the 4 expansion slots, or be prepared to modify the case to increase airflow in this area.
Design
Mike Chin, the editor of Silent PC Review, was the functional design consultant for this case and the Antec NSK2480. Silent PC Review has a detailed review of NSK2480 and a followup for the Fusion.
