Antec Skeleton open air case review

Peter G. 30 Oct, 2008 at 1:20pm ET Article published in Tech

Comments

1. 
   30 Oct 2008 ~ 1:29pm Leonardo This case really, really appeals to me! I've already read two reviews on it. Despite its drawbacks, the case just looks like a really cool (literally) novelty. Space wouldn't be a problem for me, but what would be a challenge would be to run it at a low sound volume. As an overclocking nut, I might find it difficult to get the cooling I need with both CPU and video card(s) overclocked, running full load continuously.
   
   Ahh, maybe this is Christmas come early? Hmm, need to talk to the wife.
2. 
   30 Oct 2008 ~ 1:33pm BuddyJ It's neat, and definitely sculptural, but the cost plus odd fit for some components has me still up in the air about it. At this point, I think I still prefer the Danger Den Torture Rack.
   
   If you do get one (I guess if your wife allows), I'd love to hear how it works for you, and if the results are better than what you'd see with a high-airflow case like the Antec Hundred-series.
3. 
   30 Oct 2008 ~ 2:56pm BuddyJ Oh look, Metku has a review of it too!
   http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/antec-skeleton/index_eng
4. 
   5 Nov 2008 ~ 12:33pm BuddyJ High Tech Reviews has one:
   http://hi-techreviews.com/reviews/current-reviews/antec-skeleton-review.html
5. 
   1 Dec 2008 ~ 11:54pm BuddyJ Virtual Hideout:
   http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Antec_Skeleton/index.shtml
6. 
   2 Dec 2008 ~ 12:08am mas0n I think I need this.
7. 
   2 Dec 2008 ~ 11:12pm BuddyJ It's true. Get it now.
8. 
   3 Dec 2008 ~ 1:10pm RADA Meh, I'll pass....
   
   
   Not because I don't appreciate this case, it is definately a head turner, and appeals to the modder in me..
   
   
   the "Meh" comment comes more from the fact that we have 2 cats and a dog (2nd dog next summer) in our home. That open case would suck up more pet fur than a Dyson with a built in static generator.....
   
   EDIT: ON SALE at Buy.com
9. 
   30 Dec 2008 ~ 2:38pm BuddyJ We trust lemonlime's opinion on the case. He goes over it with a fine tooth comb at HWC:
   http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/12997-antec-skeleton-open-air-case-review.html
10. 
    30 Dec 2008 ~ 3:09pm Leonardo I don't care whether it's practical or not. I WANT one. :eek3::D
    
    RADA, you've got it all wrong. Sure, it would definitely grab dust and animal hair out of the air like no tomorrow, but you could clean it in about 60 seconds.
11. 
    15 Jan 2009 ~ 12:19am BuddyJ Overclockers Online:
    http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles&num=2401
12. 
    15 Jan 2009 ~ 10:36am RADA

    Leonardo wrote:

    I don't care whether it's practical or not. I WANT one. :eek3::D
    
    RADA, you've got it all wrong. Sure, it would definitely grab dust and animal hair out of the air like no tomorrow, but you could clean it in about 60 seconds.

    
    
    Very true, but I'd rather not have to dust/de-fur out my PC every other day....