Antec P160 - where does the case speaker go ?

subman · 20-July-04, 08:40 AM

My first post

I have last week picked up the Antec P160 case and cannot find any socket for the case speaker - can anyone with this case mention where they have placed their case speaker...

Thanks

Wordbiker · 20-July-04, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by subman


	My first post I have last week picked up the Antec P160 case and cannot find any socket for the case speaker - can anyone with this case mention where they have placed their case speaker... Thanks

The speaker really isn't necessary, but if you must have one, a small piezo speaker works well and takes up less room.

subman · 20-July-04, 10:39 AM

I connect the speaker to hear any error beeps on boot up. My board the ASUS P4C800-E Dlx also beeps once for each USB device attached - this lets me know if I forget to power on my 2 USB2 external HDD's.

I already have an old speaker which I was looking to attach to this setup but I could not find any convenient spot in the case - I tried to attach the speaker with a hot glue gun to the base of the case but the glue stick material did not hold well to the Aluminium of the case. I dont want to use super glue or any such permanent bonding material.

DuplexEmotions · 20-July-04, 10:47 AM

try double-sided foam mounting tape.

henbenley · 20-July-04, 11:03 AM

well i dont see the need for one considering i ripped mine out of a case because it always beeped and annoyed the heck out of me. but try using double sided tape or just tape it to the bottom of the case or back of the motherboard tray using electrical tape or something

subman · 20-July-04, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by henbenley


	well i dont see the need for one considering i ripped mine out of a case because it always beeped and annoyed the heck out of me. but try using double sided tape or just tape it to the bottom of the case or back of the motherboard tray using electrical tape or something

Mine beeps only during boot - and I know all my USB devices are ready to go by the number of beeps.

"Back of the motherboard tray" - now why did I not think of that

That is one place where it would be out of the way and not create any problems if it moved. THANKS

subman · 20-July-04, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DuplexEmotions


	try double-sided foam mounting tape.

I try avoid using tapes inside the case as most tapes bleed in our climate. I have some 3M double sided foam mounting tape and this too gets quite messy.

Jonny English · 20-July-04, 06:37 PM

How about making a funky bracket out of carbon fibre, aluminium or plexi & screwing it to the pci slot frame?

Demon Made · 20-July-04, 06:51 PM

i dont personlaly use a speeker either.

i got a question to go with his about my p160, is there a way to plug in the moniter wihtout having to practilcly jam the connector in under the overhang and bending the vid card board?

Wordbiker · 20-July-04, 06:53 PM

I like these speakers for my cases that need one: http://www.bestbyte.net/Product.cfm?ProductID=1016
No mounting necessary.

And only $.99

henbenley · 20-July-04, 08:37 PM

IF I were to need one that is the kind I would get, that way it will never be in the way, and thier cheap too, but I have some small speakers at home too and thier even cheaper, but thier much bigger than that thing.

subman · 20-July-04, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonny English


	How about making a funky bracket out of carbon fibre, aluminium or plexi & screwing it to the pci slot frame?

Spoken like a true MODDER

I have an old Plastic card cooler from which I have removed the fan - possibly the speaker will fit into the empty space - this would be GREAT !!!

You people have really given me a lot of ideas - THANKS.

subman · 20-July-04, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wordbiker


	I like these speakers for my cases that need one: http://www.bestbyte.net/Product.cfm?ProductID=1016 No mounting necessary. And only $.99

I would have liked to get this product - sadly where I come from these type of hardwares will not be available locally and importing them is too much of a hassle. I have sent this link to my local computer store and asked them if they would import these speakers - lets see what they say.

Wordbiker · 20-July-04, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by subman


	I would have liked to get this product - sadly where I come from these type of hardwares will not be available locally and importing them is too much of a hassle. I have sent this link to my local computer store and asked them if they would import these speakers - lets see what they say.

You may want to ask if they have some old cases. Similar speakers come stock in some smaller cases, and I have made my own from salvage. They usually have a longer wire, but a couple snips and some solder makes them nice and tidy. Less wires to hide in a case is a goooood thing.

subman · 20-July-04, 09:46 PM

Wordbiker - Will ask around - Thanks for the info.

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20-July-04, 10:39 AM		#3 (permalink)
subman Apex Techie Wannabe	I connect the speaker to hear any error beeps on boot up. My board the ASUS P4C800-E Dlx also beeps once for each USB device attached - this lets me know if I forget to power on my 2 USB2 external HDD's. I already have an old speaker which I was looking to attach to this setup but I could not find any convenient spot in the case - I tried to attach the speaker with a hot glue gun to the base of the case but the glue stick material did not hold well to the Aluminium of the case. I dont want to use super glue or any such permanent bonding material.

20-July-04, 10:47 AM		#4 (permalink)
DuplexEmotions Bi P-Hoe-lar	try double-sided foam mounting tape.

20-July-04, 11:03 AM		#5 (permalink)
henbenley Apex Techie Lite	well i dont see the need for one considering i ripped mine out of a case because it always beeped and annoyed the heck out of me. but try using double sided tape or just tape it to the bottom of the case or back of the motherboard tray using electrical tape or something

20-July-04, 06:37 PM		#8 (permalink)
Jonny English Etiquette & English Gentleman	How about making a funky bracket out of carbon fibre, aluminium or plexi & screwing it to the pci slot frame?

20-July-04, 06:51 PM		#9 (permalink)
Demon Made Apex Tech Fanatic	i dont personlaly use a speeker either. i got a question to go with his about my p160, is there a way to plug in the moniter wihtout having to practilcly jam the connector in under the overhang and bending the vid card board?

20-July-04, 06:53 PM		#10 (permalink)
Wordbiker Apex Tech God	I like these speakers for my cases that need one: http://www.bestbyte.net/Product.cfm?ProductID=1016 No mounting necessary. And only $.99

20-July-04, 08:37 PM		#11 (permalink)
henbenley Apex Techie Lite	IF I were to need one that is the kind I would get, that way it will never be in the way, and thier cheap too, but I have some small speakers at home too and thier even cheaper, but thier much bigger than that thing.

20-July-04, 09:46 PM		#15 (permalink)
subman Apex Techie Wannabe	Wordbiker - Will ask around - Thanks for the info.