Antec NSK3480

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 features a dual-chamber design that separates the power supply from the main case with a physical barrier to isolate the heat and noise from the two spaces. It features a 120 mm rear-facing case fan, and top vents for the PSU chamber.

Antec NSK3480
MSRP $100.00
Release date September, 2007
Brand Antec
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Pros:
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Very quiet operation
+2agreedisagree

Compact size
+2agreedisagree

Excellent value case
+2agreedisagree

Great build quality
+2agreedisagree

Improvements over NSK3400: PSU top vent, longer cables, better location of access port between chambers
+2agreedisagree

Includes 80 PLUS certified power supply
+2agreedisagree

Tri-speed 120 mm fan
+2agreedisagree

Silicone hard drive grommets to insulate vibration
+2agreedisagree

Clean, elegant look
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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It only has 2 hard drive bays, and only 1 if you have two 5.25" drives installed
+1agreedisagree

Short main ATX and AUX12V cables
+1agreedisagree

Not tool free drive bays
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Uninspired design
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Features

  • dual-chamber design separates PSU from the mainboard for cooler and quieter operation
  • supports µATX motherboards only
  • 120 mm rear fan with 3 speed settings
  • front mount for optional 2 x 92 mm fans (not included)
  • hand screws for removing exterior panels
  • power supply: EarthWatts 380 Watt ATX12V v2.2 with 80 PLUS certification
  • 2 external drive bays (5.25")
  • 2 internal drive bays (3.5") with silicon grommets - can only use 1 internal bay if 2 external drive bays are occupied
  • front inputs: speaker/headphone, mic, 2 x USB, 1 x firewire
  • available in black (model #: NSK3480B) and silver front panels
  • dimenions: 13.75"(H) x 7.75"(W) x 14"(D)
  • release date: September 2007
  • MSRP: $100

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Erik

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May 27, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
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9 pros
3 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Very quiet operation
  • Compact size
  • Excellent value case
  • Great build quality
  • Improvements over NSK3400: PSU top vent, longer cables, better location of access port between chambers
  • Includes 80 PLUS certified power supply
  • Tri-speed 120 mm fan
  • Silicone hard drive grommets to insulate vibration
  • Clean, elegant look

Cons

  • It only has 2 hard drive bays, and only 1 if you have two 5.25" drives installed
  • Short main ATX and AUX12V cables
  • Not tool free drive bays

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acidoangel

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May 30, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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9 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Very quiet operation
  • Compact size
  • Excellent value case
  • Great build quality
  • Improvements over NSK3400: PSU top vent, longer cables, better location of access port between chambers
  • Includes 80 PLUS certified power supply
  • Tri-speed 120 mm fan
  • Silicone hard drive grommets to insulate vibration
  • Clean, elegant look

Cons

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shadowtech

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December 15, 2008
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Pros

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Cons

  • Uninspired design

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