After a long debate over what to do when it comes to my gaming PC, I’ve held back on frequent urges to blow a load of cash on upgrading the entire thing. It’s 4yrs old, it’s running an old socket 775, DDR2 motherboard in an Antec 1200 full tower case. Let me begin by saying I’ve LOVED the Antec 1200 case to bits, you’ve no idea the geekjoy I’ve experienced over the years tinkering with hardware in it, but alas its time has come. The case is fantastic, but I’ve reached the point where I’m fed up with the entire thing roaring like an aircraft carrier even with the fans on their lowest setting. It never used to bother me that much, but after building the gorgeously, sleek & silent ANBU earlier this year, I’ve come to appreciate the quiet you can achieve with PCs!
Since the hardware’s pushing dated, I’m still adamant I’ll get another year out of it, but I WILL be looking at a full, new gaming build next year. For now, I’ve done a bit of a tidy and stuck a lot of old tech, games, etc up for sale to garner some spare cash for future upgrades and just in time for Christmas. Currently, a new Antec 1200 case still gets around £120! Granted, mine is several years old, but I’ve taken very good care of it and at this point in time I’m feeling the need for a change. This won’t be an upgrade, it’ll be an interim case to fit my needs initially and see me through until the new build next year.
Tonight, to this end, I’ve ordered the following goodies:
- Antec 300 Ultimate Gaming Case
- Lamptron FC6 Fan Controller – Black
- Xigmatek Crystal LED 120mm Fan – Purple
From an Antec 1200 to a 300?! I know, I know, but I’ve always wanted to build in an Antec 300 and I’ve seriously reached the end with my 1200. I picked the Antec 300 case up for less than £40 new and if I manage to sell my Antec 1200 case on for £80 to 90 when it’s currently still selling for £120 new, I’ll be happy. The fan controller I’ve had my eye on for ages now and really need control over the power of my fans, especially since I want to get my overclocks back! And I only need one more Xigmatek purple fan to complete the pair needed for the Antec 300 – I still have the original one I bought back in Jan this year!
As said previously, this is NOT a downgrade or an upgrade, more of a change of circumstances. The 1200 is overkill for my needs right now and if I can pass it along to someone else who can make full use of it while earning a little spare cash for the upgrade pot, all the better. I’ve had my time with it, thoroughly enjoyed it but now it’s time for a change. I’ll have a post on the case change & updates once everything arrives later in the week. Once the move is completed, I’ll probably include a Sale post here on the blog to help to try and find the Antec 1200 a new home along with any other tech I’m selling. Stay tuned!
Wow give me your Antec 1200!
Haha, you wish! Give me all your moneys! 😛