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Fremont, CA – January 28, 2010 – Antec, Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, today announced the ISK 300-150 and the ISK 310-150, the latest cases in Antec’s ISK Series designed exclusively for Mini-ITX motherboards. The ISK 300-150 and ISK 310-150 feature an upgraded 150-watt power supply to offer increased functionality and versatility, combining exceptional performance with Quiet Computing™ features in a versatile small form factor system.

The ISK 300-150 and ISK 310-150 join the ISK 300-65 in Antec’s ISK Series of enclosures designed to support Mini-ITX motherboards, the newest industry standard designed for low noise, minimal power consumption and compact computing. Both enclosures utilize an upgraded 150-watt power supply for 150 watts of stable Continuous Power. The ISK 300-150 and 310-150’s cooling systems feature a side 80mm TriCool™ three-speed exhaust fan to provide quiet computing, lower temperatures and noise control.

Featuring the ISK 300-150’s black matte exterior and the ISK 310-150’s exclusive silver multimedia-friendly front bezel, these two enclosures boast an extra stylish edge while combining improved performance and whisper-quiet operation.



Additional features include three drive bays (one external slim optical 5.25” bay and two internal 2.5” HDD bays) and five convenient front ports (two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port and Audio In & Out) for added flexibility. Both enclosures also include one half-height expansion slot for additional functionality.

With small form factor frames and 0.8mm cold rolled steel chassis, the ISK 300-150 and ISK 310-150 are small and durable, and designed to handle the needs of professional users and system builders in half the usual space. Both cases are suitable for a multitude of uses, including thin clients, petite desktop options and home theater PC.

“Both the ISK 300-150 and ISK 310-150 deliver efficient cooling and versatility, all within a petite design that’s perfect for Mini-ITX users.” said Scott Richards, Senior Vice President at Antec. “With an included 150-watt power supply and a refreshed look, these cases give users a reliable, compact and convenient system with the flexibility to fit in either an office or home environment.”

The ISK 300-150 and ISK 310-150 are available now for an estimated price of 69 Pounds each through major retailers, e-tailers and distributors. The ISK 300-150 and ISK 310-150 are backed by Antec’s Quality 3-Year Limited Warranty. For additional product information and full technical specifications, please visit Antec.com

gt_junkie Posts: 174 Joined: 2009-02-12

#2884 Posted on: 02/02/2010 07:57 AM Nice - the more powerful 150w PSU will really make it more flexible. The look reminds me of my NSK HTPC case too. I really like it! gt |PII 720 @3.4ghz|M3N-HT|8gb PC8000|GTX260 SLi|Watercooled H2g0|

Mishima Administrator Posts: 954 Joined: 2009-07-28

#2889 Posted on: 02/02/2010 09:35 AM I've never been a HTPC person myself. I may change one day. It does look a nice case though. I'm heading over to CeBIT 2010 at the end of the month so I'll get some more pics of Antec's new stuff if I can. Intel i7 3.9GHz - HD5870 - 6GB Mushkin DDR3 - Asus P6T Deluxe King Mish - Quake Live/COD5/COD6 If you need any assistance with anything on the forums please contact me

gt_junkie Administrator Posts: 174 Joined: 2009-02-12

#2890 Posted on: 02/02/2010 10:05 AM Cool! gt |PII 720 @3.4ghz|M3N-HT|8gb PC8000|GTX260 SLi|Watercooled H2g0|

Helios1234 Administrator Posts: 511 Joined: 2009-02-17

#2892 Posted on: 02/02/2010 12:33 PM That looks pretty sleek. Intel core i7 920, Biostar T-power x58, 6GB ocz platinum 1333 cas 7, Gainward gtx260 216, Western digital 320gb, Noctua NH-D14 cooler X-fi xtrememusic, Enermax Revolution 85+ 850W, Lian li B-25, Logitech g15, 2.1 Aego-M, Razer Diamondback 3g.

SirMango Administrator Posts: 298 Joined: 2009-02-13

#2961 Posted on: 02/06/2010 03:44 AM Silver front bezel = win! Work: AMD 5000+ BE 2.2Ghz @ 1.050V | Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H | Corsair XMS2 2x2GB | WD SE16 640GB | LG GH22NS30 | Antec NSK3480 | Antec Earthwatts 380W | Zalman ZM-NB47J | Noctua NH-U12P | 2x Noctua NF-P12 @ 5V Gaming: Intel E2160 2.6 Ghz @ 1.16V | XFX 650i | Crucial Ballistix 2x1GB | Hitachi T7K500 250GB | ASUS 9600GSO 384MB | LG GSA-H54N | CoolerMaster Mystique 632 | CoolerMaster RPP 850W | Xigmatek HDT-S1283 @ 800RPM | Noctua NF-S12-800 @ 800RPM

larissa Administrator Posts: 56 Joined: 2009-08-09

#2966 Posted on: 02/06/2010 03:04 PM It looks nice and elegant. Wonder if i could fit my .386 inside. It still works...it would be nice to think that i have a huge power inside when i see the case and when i turn that on...it only has Dos and Win 3.1

steveinspain Administrator Posts: 366 Joined: 2009-05-19

#2969 Posted on: 02/06/2010 08:47 PM Interesting stuff. I have been coming to realise that my computing needs are pretty basic, so an Antec P180 case stuffed full of fans and loads of memory that never gets used is some sort of overkill. A reasonable CPU that runs quiet and cool with maybe 2 big HD's in a mirror raid with a max of 4gb RAM, maybe even only 2 plus an optical drive would suffice for most of my needs.. Something small and quiet and, dare I say it, stylish, might be better suited to my needs, so these cases have to be worth a look. The idea of a 150w PSU sounds scarily small but it might be enough for me - not sure how to work out what I do need though... Got a fair bit to be thinking about at present but I may look into these in the not-so-far-off future..

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