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14th Aug 2008, 10:30
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Akasa Omega
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...omega-review/1
We look at the next step in the evolution of Akasa's range of cases, the Omega. Addressing some of the flaws we found with the Mirage, the Omega promises a high performance case aimed at both gamers and IT professionals. Can it deliver? We find out. 
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14th Aug 2008, 11:11
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What's a Dremel?
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Excellent review. I'm looking for a case around the £100 mark soon and may just have to stretch the budget for this!
My only issue with the case is the irremovable and irreversible door. I keep my case to the right of me which would make this door a bit of hassle. I was really hoping they would have at least made it reversible. |
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14th Aug 2008, 12:25
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14th Aug 2008, 12:43
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Akasa did an excellent job with Omega by continuing the tradition of the Eclipse/Mirage 62 series. This case really shines when a waterloop is installed inside. This case is deffinately a winner.
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14th Aug 2008, 12:59
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Seem's like a pretty sweet case, it's just a shame it's so hideous.
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14th Aug 2008, 13:15
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It's a bit featureless, but i wouldn't call it hideous at any stretch.
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14th Aug 2008, 13:42
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Best cases, ever.
It may just be a different side panel and front, but the mirage chassis is one of the best, easy to work in, big and spacious, you cant really ask for much more! Least its not packed with gimmics, just a massive removeable motherboard tray and LOADS of space. I allways put my new builds into my mirage, its my favourite case 
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14th Aug 2008, 13:53
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Decent case...too bad so hard to find on this side of the pond.
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14th Aug 2008, 14:05
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The cost of my next upgrade just went up by about £40 for four more fans.
Looks like the mut's nuts though
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14th Aug 2008, 14:23
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ugly and over priced..
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14th Aug 2008, 14:31
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How about this one:
 or this one:  Same chassis, different look, and just under £100. It may seem expensive, but it really is worth it :P
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14th Aug 2008, 14:32
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nice price, solid black, and the mod on the link u gave.... is pretty damn nice!
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14th Aug 2008, 14:33
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could bit-tech slap a 120.2 rad up in the roof and take a picture, would be nice to see it!
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14th Aug 2008, 15:01
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Nice review, case looks very promising with nice cooling. Personally not for me as I'm more of an aggressive case fan. But heck, it still caught my attention.
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14th Aug 2008, 15:06
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There are much more expensive cases that aren't what you pay for. The good case is the one with a well designed and sinple interior, excellent build quality, good materials and serious modding possibilities ( modding canvas).
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14th Aug 2008, 15:07
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yeah same fundamental design as the eclipse of 6 years ago
would be nice to see them use the same idea but go somewhere else with it rather than sticka new front cover on it
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14th Aug 2008, 15:24
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We thought about this, and there really wasn't much more we wanted from the Omega. |
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14th Aug 2008, 15:52
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I have to say that some case designs have managed to stand the test of time. The Eclipse/Mirage 62 is one of them. Akasa has another winner on their hands with the Infiniti series.
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14th Aug 2008, 18:00
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Quick question, what's the black plastic bit attached to the motherboard tray? Looks like some sort of large graphics card support, but it looks too far away from the back of the case for that...
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14th Aug 2008, 18:06
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Help me , Help you.
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Its to organise cables coming from the front of the case or from the drive bays, stick em through that to tidy it up a little :P
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