I was looking for a nice small casing this recently to replace my dented POWERLOGIC ATHENA 600... the material of the built were so bad that just the tap on the casing SECC steel give u serious dent as if it's a Coke alu can.

While searching, I stumble upon this ENLight EN-2412.

What do you think about it's design? Below are the spec. User of Shuttle SFF, Micro-ATX enthusiast and HTPC user, please feel free to vote and voice your comment, I wanted to know if you guys/gals share the same view as I am or something interesting might appears in this poll results. Moderators, your comments are most welcome.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Case Type
Micro ATX Mini Tower

Main Board Size
Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6")

Drive Bays
2 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5", 2 x 3.5" (Hidden)

Expansion Slot
4 full size

Chassis
0.6mm thick SECC/ SGCC rustproof & galvanized JIS steel

Cooling & ventilation system
80 mm or 92 mm rear fan duct optional
80 mm front fan optional

Front bezel
UL chassis - 94HB, 2-4*USB 2.0, AUDIO & 1394 optional

Dimensions (W x H x D)
190 x 360 x 415 mm

Weight ( G.W.)
10.5 lbs. (case only)

Packing details
cubic ft. per carton: 2.1
Qty./20' container: 560 pcs
Qty./40' container: 1120 pcs
Qty./40' HQ: 1300 pcs

Safety certificate
Meet CE, FCC, UL, TUV

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I voted #1... at least the looks of it and my previous experience with ENLIGHT casing dictates my choice. In fact, seeing such design coming out of the common-beige-box casing company is a breakthrough.

If you guys know where I can get em, pls PM me. I'm thinking of calling Meng Chai of C-Zone about this casing because they are a dealer for ENLight casing.

This post has been edited by Kagaya: Sep 2 2007, 12:43 AM

I saw this before this... nice. Aimed at the HTPC market though... strange huh?

How can u put option number 2. Enlight is nowhere near Silverstone ler. Nice yes. Near Silverstone is definitely not.

juz saw a real SG03 and it is really so attractive!!!!

@ Kagaya

1. Web Page: Enlight Computer (M) Sdn Bhd
   
2. Design: Boleh la (copy cat of ASUS TM-21 Series)
   
   
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3. Get ready for this:
   
   Dimension for SG03: 200mm x 360mm x 312mm (W x H x D)
   Dimension for 2142: 190mm x 360mm x 375mm (W x H x D)
   
   not bad, only 6cm in depth difference with SG03
   
   Weight for SG03: 3.5 KG
   Weight for 2142: ±5 KG
   
4. 5" Bay: Hope those cover can be disattach, otherwise gonna face problem with some DVD Burner (like the ASUS case above --> already read a review on the ASUS case, lotsa ppl complaning the drive cover, some drive might have problems )
   
5. one thing i love bout Enlight case, their case feet --> they only glue those thick rubber (easy to mod --> add LiLi wheels or somethin which i still haven't mod my 1½ years old enlight case ) hopeful they still practice it
   
6. one cons --> the hdd slot will not be cool by teh intake fan (look for SilverStone TJ-08 --> same concept like that case, hdd bay is place above the intake fan, resulting no cooling to hdd area) [Link]
   
7. only one side panel is removable, the other side u cannot remove it, it's part of the body (dunno if they still practice it, but it does on my enlight m-atx case)
   
8. what do u think bout this then i think EN-2143 is way better (well the decision is yours anyway )
   
   
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SG03's quality build isn't so "quality" compared to SG01

damn, tin milo SG03 (ok la, quality atas sikit than tin milo, baka )

so much for weight reduction, they have to built is so thin

seriously, i really hate SG03 quality build


why wanna get through a dealer, while there is a distributor nearby



ENLIGHT COMPUTER (M) SDN. BHD.
Suite 6.14, 6th Floor,
Imbi Plaza, 28 Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel : +603 2148 1307
Fax : +603 2148 1412

Contact Person:

• Peter Sheu
  H/p: +6012 398 8960
  Email: petersheu@yahoo.com
  
• Mr. Sheu
  H/p: 012 387 5985

- Sales Department -
Email: en_sales@streamyx.com

- Warranty/ Technical Department -
Email: rma@enlight.com.my

This post has been edited by E-J@1: Sep 2 2007, 02:28 PM

Can straight away buy from distributor?

Not bad .. but in front of chase looks normal ..

That's what most professional and elite in computer world wants.
Not some fancy schmancy Thermaltakes & ICutes.

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Sep 2 2007, 07:13 PM

Haha...thanks for your reply dudes !!!

Man, I was posting this in the Hardware section and I couldn't find it there... then I do a search...no trace... I guess it must end up in the Case Modding section....gotcha....

SG03... aah... the SUGO izzit? One is Aluminium, another is SECC steel... not even on par...

It seems like ASUS TM-21 is more or less the evil twin of the EN-2412...

Somehow, I find the TM-21 with the rounded corner on top makes look like a Wurlitzer Jukebox...... haha... just a comment, dun get personal.

Yeah, those cover... whether it's detachable or not, more would just remove the front flap of the optical drive instead of the casing's flap but this would cause more dust accumulate within the optical drive and noisier for the sound barrier been removed. With both flaps, it'll stuck.

It seems like EN-2413 is a LENOVO oem casing... in fact, within ENlight's product list, I saw some HP oem casing too...

I know ENLight distri in Imbit but I can't bought from them leh... not a dealer. I used to bought from C-Zone... actually doesn't matter who as long as the shop is sincere and charge me a fair price.

But one thing I would like to know damn bad....

Does it come with an Enlight PSU???

FYI, Enlight PSU wouldn't be something as flimsy as an Icute , in fact the weight of the PSU itself should account for around 20 ~ 30 % of the overall weight of the casing...

errr, i didn't bought from them last time, but when i ask (through email) - can buy from them la

just like Inter-Asia --> distro for Silverstone still can but from them (as they have their own showroom - where i bought SG03 from them )

usually it does, sell it for RM30/RM50 then u'll get a cheaper case

agree with u, one thing, just be extra careful when wanna screwing the side panel (better replace with thumb screw)

Great advice !!!

Aww... this thing doesn't comes with thumbscrew? not even 2 pieces of it?

Well... there goes my paycheck for the month anyway... need to find time to get it...

U sure the trade-in price of the PSU is RM30 ~ RM50? I expect more for an ENlight PSU, anyway, I'll be needing one anyway, as long as it's not noisy, that'll does the job. It'll be an all night long BT-machine with my 15watt systems.... hehehe

nope, no thmubscrew provided...

seriously be careful when wanna screw the side panel --> gua nye screw hole's thread dah haus

bro its not right to put compare to silverstone.. diferent target in the market...

different target market as in ...??? type of chassis (SFF & mini tower)? material used (Alu & SECC)?

as for type of casing --> for sure this one can be consider a SFF case already...

look at their dimension:
Dimension for SG03: 200mm x 360mm x 312mm (W x H x D)
Dimension for 2142: 190mm x 360mm x 375mm (W x H x D)

just 63mm difference of depth (not so noticeable unless u use both casing side by side --> for sure can notice one)

as for material used? dunno

I know it'll sounds like comparing MyVi with MazdaRX-8... both 1300cc but on a different displacement, appearance, and range of buyers.

But seriously, to me, a casing is still a casing. When ENlight started to make casing, Silverstonetek also not yet born until ATCS team in Coolermaster dissolves later.

The comparison is strictly cosmetic, not on the material, quality or price... it just that I wonder for the price paid of an Enlight, can we get a casing that looks as good, if not better, than any Silverstone out there.

I was looking at an ASUS VENTO slim tower casing too, in white finish (apple-wannabe). Kinda nice but never seen em in Low Yat Plaza before, wonder if it's available or not...



Kinda sleek but the price of ASUS casing is kinda bloated and steep.

This one looked kinda cool...



Any luck? I think I might be able to find ENlight but ASUS, it'll always be the bigass ASUS VENTO, not the small VENTO i believe.

Not the ones above but some of the Asus vento MATX cases are pretty neat... clean and nice.

ps: 63mm difference in depth is VERY noticeable lor.

hahaha, not in my books

63mm... that's 6 cm... almost 2 inches...

Well...anyone know which shop in Lowyat sells ASUS Vento series cases? If possible, the WIDEST range...

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Added on September 16, 2007, 6:58 pmSigh... I've did a check with Meng Chai from C-Zone last Friday, they are not ordering this model.

Seems like I need to go to the distri to actually ask who would be willing to order on behalf of me.



This post has been edited by Kagaya: Sep 16 2007, 06:58 PM