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Tim S · 2nd Oct 2007, 10:34

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...hiper_anubis/1

The Hiper Anubis chassis is an interesting design that has proven controversial in our offices already. Will the case pass the Martin Test? Will the case get covered with fingerprints in the photos? Will Rich figure out how to add a front fan to the case? Answers within!

Mother-Goose · 2nd Oct 2007, 11:01

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he simple fact though is that the Anubis does look good

errr,no.

xrob · 2nd Oct 2007, 11:35

i like the interior, just pity they couldnt keep the plain simple clean lines on the outside too, the front, top and side are hidious.

iwog · 2nd Oct 2007, 11:45

Woo for British design. Would say engineering but i doubt this case is made in the UK

I have wanted to know what the infamous Bit-Tech though of the case after i found ou tabout it a month ago. This might be my next case of choice if i can find the money for it.

[USRF]Obiwan · 2nd Oct 2007, 11:53

And again a anoying door...

naokaji · 2nd Oct 2007, 11:59

no slide out mobotray? boooh.... the heatsink like fins on the top look dangerous (in a negative way)...

oh btw.. can the door be mounted on either side so you get to choose to what sde it opens?

other than that, good review... keep them comming

Bladestorm · 2nd Oct 2007, 12:28

<Broken record> Will Bit ever review the akasa eclipse 62 ? I can't fault the design and finish on mine, especially running pretty cheap for what it is .. A very solid, nicely performing case particularly good (imho anyway) as a base for modding. </Broken record>

phuzz · 2nd Oct 2007, 12:32

Why is it that it's usually the more expensive cases that have loads of points to mount fans, but don't actually come with them? Perhaps because they expect anyone spending that amount of cash to have their own preferences for fans. Anyway, maybe it would be fair to review the case with a couple of added fans as well? Clearly stating that you're expected to buy your own of course.

Bindibadgi · 2nd Oct 2007, 12:57

We mulled it, but this is how you buy the case and that's what we review. What fans do you use then? High flow, low noise? 80/92/120? We could be here forever.

As for styling, obviously it's down to personal preference. Personally there's only so many square boxes "with clean lines" I can look at before they get boring, and while I'm not alone in that thought I'm certainly not a majority. There was a very mixed reaction in the office (Andy from TR hates the look iirc) with it but the overall consensus after playing with it was generally positive.

Removable mobo trays are hit and miss, because it may be easy to take it out and install but getting it back in is sometimes more effort than it's worth. It depends on the hardware you use and your installation technique which varies greatly.

CardJoe · 2nd Oct 2007, 12:59

The door can't be remounted, unfortunately and the heatsink fins on top aren't dangerous at all.

naokaji · 2nd Oct 2007, 13:47

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

The door can't be remounted, unfortunately and the heatsink fins on top aren't dangerous at all.

bleh about the door...

about the fins.. well, i was just a bit concerned about that they could mark the return of cases one can easily hurt himself with.

Mankz · 2nd Oct 2007, 13:52

I thought it would have been aweful when I saw its price, but I'm quite glad I was wrong.

looks like a nice case..

theprodigalrebel · 2nd Oct 2007, 14:01

You guys take some really pretty pictures.
Very nice! /Borat

Cupboard · 2nd Oct 2007, 14:06

Do the heatsink-esque fins actually do anything?

Tim S · 2nd Oct 2007, 14:07

I believe if you rub your head along the top of the case, it acts as a comb.

E.E.L. Ambiense · 2nd Oct 2007, 14:30

I'm not too big on the design myself, including the door, and the fact that it doesn't have enough room compared to others in the price-range. Not for me, personally.

Naberius · 2nd Oct 2007, 15:12

My god what is that, i have seen nicer looking things fall out of the ugly tree.

pendragon · 2nd Oct 2007, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Tim S

I believe if you rub your head along the top of the case, it acts as a comb.

lol ..that made me chuckle

I'm pretty indifferent about this case.. nothing really says 'awesome' to me.

KA-OS · 21st Jan 2008, 21:07

I was foolish enough to buy this damn case before any reviews where put out . I actually like the look of it but "Buyer BEWARE".
I thought lotsa drive bays so maybe a rad in front or a triple space res...............Aint gonna happen!!!! Every single drive bay has a support running from the very front of the case to the back of the bays. And not the thin metal ones you can snip off or fold down. !/8 inch thick solid alum. So if you want to fill them all with dvd roms or any single slot device you're o.k. .......NOT every bay is about 1/16th of an inch too narrow. Dvd roms stop dead at the face plate. Front fan mounts outside in front not behind. Thank god it has a door, cuz your build looks like crap .
Also look at the rear fan area it is recesed into the case witch makes it even tighter in there, unless you mount it outside. Again looks like a sloppy build then.
Lastly Tthis case is not built from the ground up like the review states. It is pieced and welded together parts of NZXT's Adamas and a Sigma case. Do yourself a favor and look elswhere. I promise you will not be happy with this case at all. "TRUST ME PLEASE!!!"

CardJoe · 22nd Jan 2008, 08:00

Hm. Dunno how much I agree with that. I have this case at home and, apart from the noise, it's been great.

2nd Oct 2007, 10:34	#1
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2nd Oct 2007, 11:35	#3
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2nd Oct 2007, 11:45	#4
iwog Linux cursed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IoW, UK Posts: 711	Woo for British design. Would say engineering but i doubt this case is made in the UK I have wanted to know what the infamous Bit-Tech though of the case after i found ou tabout it a month ago. This might be my next case of choice if i can find the money for it. __________________ Welcome to bit-tech, watch out for thread drift Things can only get better

2nd Oct 2007, 11:53	#5
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2nd Oct 2007, 12:28	#7
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2nd Oct 2007, 12:32	#8
phuzz Hypermodder Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 955	Why is it that it's usually the more expensive cases that have loads of points to mount fans, but don't actually come with them? Perhaps because they expect anyone spending that amount of cash to have their own preferences for fans. Anyway, maybe it would be fair to review the case with a couple of added fans as well? Clearly stating that you're expected to buy your own of course.

2nd Oct 2007, 12:57	#9
Bindibadgi Richard Swinburne bit-tech Staff Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omnipwntent Posts: 28,275	We mulled it, but this is how you buy the case and that's what we review. What fans do you use then? High flow, low noise? 80/92/120? We could be here forever. As for styling, obviously it's down to personal preference. Personally there's only so many square boxes "with clean lines" I can look at before they get boring, and while I'm not alone in that thought I'm certainly not a majority. There was a very mixed reaction in the office (Andy from TR hates the look iirc) with it but the overall consensus after playing with it was generally positive. Removable mobo trays are hit and miss, because it may be easy to take it out and install but getting it back in is sometimes more effort than it's worth. It depends on the hardware you use and your installation technique which varies greatly. __________________ Made you look, made you stare, made you clicked this in your underwear! Den of Geek!

2nd Oct 2007, 12:59	#10
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,988	The door can't be remounted, unfortunately and the heatsink fins on top aren't dangerous at all. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

2nd Oct 2007, 14:01	#13
theprodigalrebel What's a Dremel? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5	You guys take some really pretty pictures. Very nice! /Borat

2nd Oct 2007, 14:06	#14
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2nd Oct 2007, 14:07	#15
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2nd Oct 2007, 14:30	#16
E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Malabar, FL Posts: 2,727	I'm not too big on the design myself, including the door, and the fact that it doesn't have enough room compared to others in the price-range. Not for me, personally. __________________ Latest Builds: "Movie Sign!" • CheckMate - MotM May '09 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • BluBawx I • Lumière Noire - MotM Apr. '08 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • Razzle Dazzle • CMC Field Server • "Building Better Worlds" - MotM Feb. '08 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • Biohazard • MicroSuperFly

2nd Oct 2007, 15:12	#17
Naberius Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 193	My god what is that, i have seen nicer looking things fall out of the ugly tree.

21st Jan 2008, 21:07	#19
KA-OS What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	I was foolish enough to buy this damn case before any reviews where put out . I actually like the look of it but "Buyer BEWARE". I thought lotsa drive bays so maybe a rad in front or a triple space res...............Aint gonna happen!!!! Every single drive bay has a support running from the very front of the case to the back of the bays. And not the thin metal ones you can snip off or fold down. !/8 inch thick solid alum. So if you want to fill them all with dvd roms or any single slot device you're o.k. .......NOT every bay is about 1/16th of an inch too narrow. Dvd roms stop dead at the face plate. Front fan mounts outside in front not behind. Thank god it has a door, cuz your build looks like crap . Also look at the rear fan area it is recesed into the case witch makes it even tighter in there, unless you mount it outside. Again looks like a sloppy build then. Lastly Tthis case is not built from the ground up like the review states. It is pieced and welded together parts of NZXT's Adamas and a Sigma case. Do yourself a favor and look elswhere. I promise you will not be happy with this case at all. "TRUST ME PLEASE!!!"

22nd Jan 2008, 08:00	#20
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,988	Hm. Dunno how much I agree with that. I have this case at home and, apart from the noise, it's been great. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog