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The Antec Skeleton Case conforms to the E-ATX form factor and so can accommodate motherboards with form factors ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX.
It is made of Steel and its dimensions (LxWxH) are 16.5mm x 14.8mm x 0mm.
 | Release Date | 09 Jun 2009 | | Maximum Graphics Card Length | 279mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | E-ATX | | Front Fans | 1 | ||
| Motherboard Form Factors |
| | Front Fans Size | 100mm | ||
| Material | Steel | | Top Fans | 1 | ||
| Color | Black | | Top Fans Size | 220mm | ||
| Expansion Slots | 8 | | HDD Fans Size | 80mm | ||
| 5.25″ Drive Bays | 2 | | IO Display Panel | no | ||
| 3.5″ Drive Bays | 2 | | Front USB 2.0 Slots | 2 | ||
| 2.5" Drive Bays | 0 | | Front USB 3.0 Slots | 0 | ||
| Tool-less Rails | yes | | eSATA | yes | ||
| Length | 16.5mm | | Audio IO | yes | ||
| Width | 14.8mm |
The Antec Skeleton Case has a the E-ATX form factor. Extended ATX is a slightly deeper version of the ATX standard which is designed to provide all the advantages of ATX but with slightly more room. Using the E-ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 16.5mm x 14.8mm x 0mm.
The Antec Skeleton Case has eight expansion slots, so there is plenty of room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system. The case has two 5.25" drive bays, which There are no 5.25" drive bays, but there are two 3.5" drive bays, which is quite a small amount of space, and there are no 2.5" drive bays to make up for it. Installation of hard drives into these drive bays is made all the more easier by screwless rails that allow tool-less mounting.
Made primarily of Steel, the Antec Skeleton Case is built to be strong and well-ventilated. Steel cases are generally fairly cheap and sturdy, but also tend to be quite heavy. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.
