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Antec ships highly customizable open-air case, LanBoy Air

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On September 28, 2010, 8:01 PM EST

Antec has released a new addition to its line of revolutionary cases: the highly customizable LanBoy Air. Shipping with five fans stock, and upgradable to fifteen, the case creates positive air pressure which forces hot air and dust out of the case through perforations in the side panels. This open-air flow design keeps the maximum amount of air circulation across components at all times, and considering the design allows you to fit in three sixteen-inch graphics cards, you just might need that cooling capacity someday.

Aimed at accommodating gamers and power users who want maximum flexibility, the real allure of this case is its ability to be completely reconfigured (see the exploded view above). This includes several mounting options for the power supply, slide out motherboard tray, movable fans, and eleven movable drive bays which can be configured to use Antec's vibration reducing AirMount drive suspension system. The case also features two heavy-duty handles for easy transportation, adding to its already toolbox-like appearance. Starting at $219.95 the LanBoy Air is available in red, blue, and yellow color schemes.

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User Comments (27)

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Wendig0
on September 28, 2010
8:05 PM

This thing looks insane! Very cool, though I wish it came in black, and a lower price point.

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Julio Franco
on September 28, 2010
8:14 PM

Lego fans rejoice!

I will ask Antec to send us for review

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Guest
on September 28, 2010
8:51 PM

This case looks and sounds absolutely amazing!

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Cueto_99
on September 28, 2010
8:57 PM

I can see a "Bulldozer" fitting great in that Yellow and Black case!

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Lurker101
on September 28, 2010
9:04 PM

That is NICE

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red1776
on September 28, 2010
9:06 PM

looks like it was made by Caterpillar.

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Guest
on September 28, 2010
9:48 PM

Ohhhh Noice

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Guest
on September 28, 2010
9:48 PM

They should change the name to: Lego PC case

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Kibaruk
on September 28, 2010
10:22 PM

That would bring some legal disputes I believe, still pretty amazing case!

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EDO219
on September 28, 2010
10:26 PM

hahaha

Apparently, I'm not the only one who is reminded of the Lego erector sets. xD

In fact, this case may be used for my new build!

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KG363
on September 28, 2010
10:47 PM

damn it's ugly

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skitzo_zac
on September 29, 2010
12:01 AM

Yeah kg363, looks like I'm not the only one who thinks its ugly.

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TomSEA
on September 29, 2010
12:36 AM

Trippy. Can't imagine it's too quiet with all the fans out in the open like that, though.

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Guest
on September 29, 2010
2:22 AM

where do you hide the cables in this thing!?

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LinkedKube
on September 29, 2010
2:47 AM

Well let me bring you back to time of the late 80's, early 90's. It could be named "miya the bee," or "carebear dare," or "david the drone,"

Either way I still think its a good idea.

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St1ckM4n
on September 29, 2010
3:14 AM

If the air pressure is higher on the inside, that means it is sucking a lot of air in. So fans will be caked with dust. And how would airflow be better if air is just trying to get out..?

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Guest
on September 29, 2010
5:52 AM

put some filter in front the fan might slow down collecting dust. it's nice but i hope the price is friendly too. Lol....

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---agissi---
on September 29, 2010
9:03 AM

TomSEA said:

Trippy. Can't imagine it's too quiet with all the fans out in the open like that, though.

"Trippy" haha Not quite, I like the outlandish look of the bold lego case. So many are fancy in a basic way today the unique feel and look this case has appeals to me.

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Lurker101
on September 29, 2010
9:29 AM

Personally, I'd fit the JCB case with watercooling.

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RealXboxMaster
on September 29, 2010
10:26 AM

over priced, There are better cases out there than this. Not my cup of tea

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Guest
on September 29, 2010
11:26 AM

So much for sound dampening. The sound of three video cards at full load basically out in the open would be horrid! Talk about a jetliner taking off.

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Benny26
on September 29, 2010
1:59 PM

Ugly bugger..but nice idea

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oz1819
on September 29, 2010
5:24 PM

This is a innovative case design, looks cool. It would have been nice if there was a compartment for cable manegement. It is definitly overpriced.

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Guest
on September 29, 2010
5:48 PM

You better not spill coffee, soda, beer or any other liquid substance on this thing.

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Jeybyrd
on September 30, 2010
7:33 AM

Without solid panels, noise dampening will be almost non-existent.

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