Antec Fusion Remote Max - HTPC Case Review @ DH

Zardon · Apr 23, 2009, 08:17 AM

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Antec are very well known for their high end PC cases and have an impressive selection of PSU’s that are so reliable they carry a 5-Year warranty. Enthusiasts and gamers are not their only target market however as the product catalogue also features a range of HTPC cases. Today we have one of the higher specification models on our test bench, the Fusion Remote Max which is designed to house a HTPC system with no need to cut corners on the component specifications.

BlueMak · Apr 23, 2009, 12:01 PM

I don't like it. It looks like a 20-25 year old hi-fi system, or at least the tape part of it.

At least it looks big enough, but if size is not a problem, why not get a cheaper normal pc case?

Mac Daddy · Apr 23, 2009, 12:56 PM

Nice review but I don't really care for the appearance either or the price. Some cable management and painting the interior black would have made it a bit more appealing although it is roomy.

***Veridian3*** · Apr 23, 2009, 05:13 PM

The colour of the inside is important on a case without windows?

lepel · Apr 23, 2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Veridian3

The colour of the inside is important on a case without windows?

Of course. Who wants to work inside a case that's not black?

Mac Daddy · Apr 23, 2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Veridian3

The colour of the inside is important on a case without windows?

As well as the inside I also meant to include the rear panel colour which would look better black.

Secondly the interior surfaces aren't painted black for appearance only the NZXT Panzerbox has no windows either. Might be more apparent on an aluminum chassis as opposed to steel but black surfaces draw heat aiding in case cooling.

Alex · Apr 23, 2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

econdly the interior surfaces aren't painted black for appearance only the NZXT Panzerbox has no windows either. Might be more apparent on an aluminum chassis as opposed to steel but black surfaces draw heat aiding in case cooling.

ermm. if black on a chassis absorbs heat, then surely on the same principle the outside of the case which is also black is taking in ambient heat and warming up everything inside it?

I don't really see the need for black inside a case if there are no windows.

Mac Daddy · Apr 23, 2009, 11:58 PM

Black surfaces draw heat away from the components in the case same as in a stove or engine compartment of a car.

Cosmetically though the rear panel would look better black and the case overall if the interior was black as well.

Alex · Apr 24, 2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Black surfaces draw heat away from the components in the case same as in a stove or engine compartment of a car.
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Actually black absorbs all colours of light so it should technically absorb more heat from an outside source than internal as there will be no light coming from inside a chassis. Therefore in practise the heat would be absorbed from the outside of the case and would pass internally over time heating up ambient air inside the case. Some manufacturers actually leave the inside of chassis naked or pure aluminum because there is a theory that the heat wont move internally due to this.

A similar principle is in place with cricketeers and a lot of sports men, they wear white to reflect light from the sun outdoors to stay cooler.

Either way black is only useful internally for appearance purposes if the chassis had visible panels to see into it. I dont think it matters if the internals are fur lined with fox skin.

Mac Daddy · Apr 24, 2009, 12:51 AM

Interesting post Alex then why are there cases without side windows or openings on the side panels with the interiors painted black? (I have one here and I think one has been reviewed here as well)

The fans move the air out of the case painted surfaces help draw it off what is inside. Anyway lets not get to far off topic and I was being nice about the case.

Quite frankly it is hideous and the cable management looks like a plate of spaghetti .. that better?

Apr 23, 2009, 08:17 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Antec Fusion Remote Max - HTPC Case Review @ DH Read The Review here ______________________ Antec are very well known for their high end PC cases and have an impressive selection of PSU’s that are so reliable they carry a 5-Year warranty. Enthusiasts and gamers are not their only target market however as the product catalogue also features a range of HTPC cases. Today we have one of the higher specification models on our test bench, the Fusion Remote Max which is designed to house a HTPC system with no need to cut corners on the component specifications.

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Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Antec Fusion Remote Max - HTPC Case Review @ DH Nice review but I don't really care for the appearance either or the price. Some cable management and painting the interior black would have made it a bit more appealing although it is roomy. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

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Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Antec Fusion Remote Max - HTPC Case Review @ DH Black surfaces draw heat away from the components in the case same as in a stove or engine compartment of a car. Cosmetically though the rear panel would look better black and the case overall if the interior was black as well. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Apr 24, 2009, 12:51 AM	#10
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Antec Fusion Remote Max - HTPC Case Review @ DH Interesting post Alex then why are there cases without side windows or openings on the side panels with the interiors painted black? (I have one here and I think one has been reviewed here as well) The fans move the air out of the case painted surfaces help draw it off what is inside. Anyway lets not get to far off topic and I was being nice about the case. Quite frankly it is hideous and the cable management looks like a plate of spaghetti .. that better? __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen