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We’re always being told to “Think outside the box.“  Well, Antec is putting their money where there mouth is with their upcoming “Skeleton” case.  And they aren’t offering the bare bones minimum with it either. 

There is plenty of room for expansion with 7 expansion slots and 4 drive bays.  2 of the drive bays are internal and 2 are external.  If you take advantage of expanding the capabilities of your computer, you are going to need some more cooling than just an open case.  Antec throws in a front-mount hard drive cooling fan and a 250mm fan on top (that’s the bowl looking thing with the Antec logo).  If you are feeling extra-funky, you can even enjoy the fact that the fan is multi-colored.

Ok, so admittedly, it sort of looks like a science experiment with K’NEX gone bad.  But like an accident, you still find yourself sort of drawn to it.  Like, hmmmm.  it’s really just different! And regardless of some obvious concerns it brings to mind…you have to give Antec kudos for getting attention in the computer case market.

But on to the things that would obviously give me pause.  I’m on my computer late at night trying madly to get to the next level on my gaming choice of the evening.  I most definitely have a very large cup of java right next to me. What if in my excitement at finally beating it….I jump and OOPS! knock over my midnight caffeine boost.  I don’t know that the Skeleton would appreciate the caffeine rush as much as I do.  Also, the noise factor on this puppy has got to be a consideration. I mean, I’m all for music while I’m online, or my ceiling fan in the background, but, this may just be a tad too much. There obviously isn’t too much offered in the way of blocking noise when you’re looking right into the thing.  I’m guessing they’ll offer advice on how to handle the dust problem when it comes out. One bonus…it probably won’t have that pesky little tag that threatens you and your first-born if you dare crack open the case to get inside.

With a focus on DIY users and LAN party gamers, the Skeleton is pretty revolutionary. There is no set release date yet, just a “coming soon“ on the official product page.  Whaddya think?  A skeleton you’d like in your house or one that should just stay in the closet?

Via [yahootech]

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