Ultra m998 case

Peter G. 23 Nov, 2007 at 12:56pm ET Article published in Tech

Innovation in computer cases is seldom seen, but the Ultra m998 features a rad wiring setup.

Comments

23 Nov 2007 ~ 2:30pm lemonlime The 'power bar' feature is actually quite nifty. I've never been a big fan of Ultra's products, but this one is a step in the right direction. I like the black interior of the case as well. I agree with the reviewer though, the front bezel looks a lill' cheap.
23 Nov 2007 ~ 3:15pm BuddyJ When they strip it down to the bare frame, it looks like the case would make a good basis for a modding/custom project. Build your own bezels and it'd be a winner.
24 Nov 2007 ~ 9:23pm fatcat Any case that does not have a top mounted exhaust fan, no matter how sweet everywhere else, = teh fail! I used to mod cases all the time a few years back, steel ones, plastic, aluminum etc, and I always put a top mounted exhaust fan. Hell I even own a 120mm hole-saw just for this purpose

This is why the Antec 900 is still the best case on the market stock wise. It includes a 200mm top mounted exhaust fan that has a low/med/high speed control. This is why so many people recommend the 900. It just wins against other cases for keeping your components cool.
24 Nov 2007 ~ 9:26pm Thrax Bingo. No case on the market (for reasonable prices) has better cooling than the 900. No case even comes close.
26 Nov 2007 ~ 10:28am BuddyJ The 900 is a giant mesh dust magnet that looks retarded. Cooling is great, but I'll sacrifice some for something that doesn't blind you with LEDs.
26 Nov 2007 ~ 10:52am Thrax The LEDs can easily be turned off with a snip of a wire or two. Very easy on those fans, and as an owner of 6 cats, it is the <i>best</i> case I have ever owned at not collecting dust/hair inside.
26 Nov 2007 ~ 11:15am lemonlime

Buddy Jesus wrote:

The 900 is a giant mesh dust magnet that looks retarded. Cooling is great, but I'll sacrifice some for something that doesn't blind you with LEDs.

I agree. I know the Antec 900 is an excellent case as far as function is concerned, but I haven't been able to get past the appearance. I've been spoiled with the classy Lian-Li designs, I suppose