Title : Antec Lifestyle Fusion HTPC PC Case Review
Author : Alan McCloskey
Date : Monday, November 27, 2006
Vendor : Antec


Intro

Home Theater PCs are becoming more popular these days, and they all try to tone down that they’re a PC, trying to blend in with other Home Theater equipment. Antec’s Fustion case is one of Antec’s latest offerings for the home theater enthusiast. Antec designed this case to reduce noise and heat buildup using an innovative chamber structure, and even included a VFD display to complement your home theater software.

Specifications
Fusion, the newest member of the LifeStyle family of enclosures, seamlessly blends Quiet Computing, versatility and impeccable style to media PCs. Utilizing an innovative three chamber thermal design and Quiet Computing™ features like vibration-dampening silicone grommets, it is so quiet you won’t have to relegate your media PC to a closet to make out the softest passages in your favorite movies or music. Combined with a highly-efficient 430W power supply with active PFC, you can rest assured that the Fusion will be a good citizen on the power grid even as it quietly records your favorite shows.
Features
  • Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications. Includes space for user-mounted IR Receiver
  • Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
  • Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
  • Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
  • Motherboard: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6")
  • Front-mounted ports for easy multimedia connections
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.Link)
  • Audio In and Out
  • Durable 0.8mm cold rolled steel construction
  • 4 Expansion Slots
Advanced cooling system:
  • 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool 3-speed fans
  • Low profile desktop height to fit in any environment
3 Drive Bays
  • Front Accessible: 1 x 5.25"
  • Internal 2 x 3.5"
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