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The case itself is about as compact as you could possibly expect, without considering a pre-built barebone unit with a custom-sized motherboard. It's clearly designed to be as compact as possible, while allowing just enough room for a mini-ITX motherboard and the smallest of other components.
Antec have opted for a fairly plain design for the front of the case, which features four USB2.0 ports and headphone and microphone connectors. There is also a large power button on the front, as well as power and hard drive activity indicators.
Moving round to the side panel of the case, there is a large mesh area which provides the components within with air flow. It's popped out slightly which just leaves enough room for an Intel reference CPU cooler within.
There is also a large vent which spans the top of the case, providing some passive airflow to the power supply board at the top.
Moving round to the back of the case, the I/O panel fills most of the real estate. There are no expansion slots on this model, but there is a Kensington lock slot and an AC-in jack.
Very cool, nice design. havent heard much from Antec lately.
Excellent, I like this a lot. I use a boxee box with my tv however and it works quite well for media stuff. bit slow though
what would be the most powerful system you could build in this? Core i7 3770k?
build quality is always high from Antec, but I wish they would bring out a £300 case like the old days, when they targeted the ultra high end audience. been very quiet lately