Antec LanBoy Air Modular Case

by Antec

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 8.7 x 20.4 inches ; 20.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003WMX3SY
• Item model number: LanBoy Air
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 6, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Antec LanBoy Air Modular Open-Frame Case is an innovative case with open-air, mesh construction and modular components that allow for a wide variety of configurations and individual customization. With 11 drive bays, eight expansion slots, and a unique, suspension-mount system for up to six hard drives, the LanBoy Air also features a distinctive airflow design with five included fans and the option for 10 more.

LanBoy Air Modular Open-Frame Case At a Glance: Versatile case with 11 drive bays and eight expansion slots Advanced cooling system with up to 15 fans and water cooling Fully modular case with open-frame, mesh panel construction Suspension-mount system for hard drives Top-mounted audio in/out, 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports "Antec LanBoy Air Case is a breath of fresh air!" - Rodney Reynolds, 3dgameman.com "Antec has been known for great cases over the years, and the LanBoy Air is another in a long line" - Nate Kirsch, Legit Reviews "From the moment I opened the box I was drawn to the LanBoy Air, and looking through the images I like it even more." - Chad Sebring, TweakTown

The modular design lets you create the exact computer you want. View larger.

The black finish with contrasting color accents offer a unique and attractive look. View larger.

Customize Your Case

With seven removable, mesh panels and an entirely modular interior, the Antec LanBoy Air Open-Frame Case provides a highly customizable framework for building the exact computer you want. Even the mounts for the motherboard and power supply are removable and adjustable, so you can have your PSU at the top or bottom of the case, or move your motherboard up or down to a specific position. You can also use one of the front side panels as the door, and mount your drives to the left or right instead of facing forward.

Drive Bays to Meet Your Needs

With eight expansion slots to support triple graphics-card configurations, six internal 3.5-inch bays, and three external 5.25-inch bays, the LanBoy Air provides extensive options for personalizing your computer or gaming system. It also includes two internal 2.5-inch SSD bays for smoothly integrated fast data transfer.

Protects Hard Drives

The LanBoy Air features a ground-breaking AirMount hard-drive suspension system, which literally suspends up to six drives in midair for vibration resistance and noise reduction.

Innovative Cooling System Allows Up to 15 Inward-Facing Fans

Designed with intensive users in mind, the LanBoy Air includes two 120-millimeter side LED fans for graphics-cards cooling, one 120-millimeter rear LED fan with external two-speed controls, and two 120-millimeter front LED fans with stepless control knobs. Optional fans include two 120-millimeter fans for CPU and memory cooling, six 120-millimeter side fans for the drive bays, and two 120-millimeter top fans. The unique airflow design creates a positive, internal air pressure that blows heat and dust out through the panel perforations. Water cooling support is also offered.

Top-Mounted I/O ports for Easy Access

Situated at the top of the front panel are access ports for headphones, microphone, two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, and the power and reset buttons, so you can quickly and easily plug in to your system.

Technical Details

At 20.3 pounds, the LanBoy Air is 20.37 inches tall, 19.29 inches deep, and 8.74 inches wide. It features durable construction, a sleek, black finish with contrasting color accents, and carry handles that flip up for easy transport. The LanBoy Air is compatible with Mini-ITX, microATX and Standard ATX Motherboards.

The Antec LanBoy Air Modular Open-Frame Case is backed by a manufacturer's three-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box

LanBoy Air Modular Open-Frame Case.

Product Description

Meet the LanBoy Air, the most modular, most customizable open-air chassis. Nearly every part on this case, down to the motherboard and PSU mounts, is removable and customizable. The LanBoy Air's cooling system allows up to 15 inward-facing fans to create positive internal air pressure, blowing dust and heat out through its panel perforations. Up front, the ground-breaking AirMount HDD system literally suspends drives in mid-air for unsurpassed vibration and noise reduction. With thousands of different possible configurations, two internal 2.5" SSD bays and a front-panel USB 3.0 port, the LanBoy Air is perfect for building just one type of computer: Yours.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent innocative case, Antec's customer service is great, October 21, 2010

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DL - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Antec LanBoy Air Modular Case (Personal Computers)

I pre-ordered this case, When receving the case, found out missing parts, bad QC,

some mobo standoff and one HD side bar missing, I called Amazon, they offer to take it back,

but the case is fine except the missing part, so I tried calling Antec, I am glad I did, I could speak to a representative in reasonable short time, very helpful and courteous, and I received the missing parts in the next few days,

excellent Antec customer service,

unlike Thermaltake, I purchased a Armor+ case, one rubber feet missing upon deliver, tried to contact them, Thermaltake never replied, so my Armor+ case still sitting on 3 rubber feet, although Armor+ is a great case even one feet short, but Thermaltake's customer service sucks, if anything missing on their product, there is no remedy, except returning to Amazon, Amazon is the best in taking care of problem.

After missing parts problem resolved promptly, I am extremely satisfied with Antec LanBoy, as well as Skeleton I purchase previously,

Antec has great customer service, and is trustworthy!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The LanBoy Air totally rocks, November 23, 2010

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dtu - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Antec LanBoy Air Modular Case (Personal Computers)

After being a PC user for more than 10 years I finally decided to take the plunge and build my first rig from scratch. The case is the last item I ordered from Amazon.com as planned. I already tested the system to be up and running before I put the components into the case. I also downloaded the installation manual from Antec's Web site before the case was delivered to familiarize myself with the procedures. I realized that there are almost endless possibilities with this case. To keep things easier for myself as a novice, I shot for the more 'conventional' set up. It took me a couple of hours to finish in the end. Some of that time was spent figuring out some nuts and bolts but generally the set up was straight forward. With all the excitement I managed to lose one of the pre-installed thumbscrews for a side panel. I meant to order a spare one from Antec via email and they sent me two for free. Hats off to the guys at Antec. I've been using the case ever since. Though I'm not a heavy gamer I pretty much have the PC on all the time when I'm home. It's working without a glitch and I don't reckon there's a problem with dust. Great product and service from Antec!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great PC case, November 5, 2010

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P. Jevtic (Orchard Park, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Antec LanBoy Air Modular Case (Personal Computers)

From installing the motherboard, to navigating a built pc, this case is a true joy to work with. Major awesome features:

1) Power supply slide out tray -- This made adding a power supply a ton easier and faster. And when the unit needs to be upgraded, it will be a snap.

2) Thumbscrews on everything -- Need to get access to a section in the case fast, this design makes it possible. Almost every screw that you will access can be manipulated with just your hands.

3) Lots of fans -- 15 possible 120mm fans!!! Whoa, this is some very serious cooling. The case comes with 5, and they are the two speed 120mm variety from Antec.

4) Straight path to the motherboard -- With this case you have direct, full access to the motherboard. No lips, sharp edges, or overhangs. The motherboard tray is removable but I doubt anyone will need it. Makes installing, or working with the components a snap.

5) Motherboard tray -- It has a hole in it! The spot where your proc will be mounted, there is a hole so that the dans will be able to cool the underside of your processor mount.

Bummer points:

a) Toolbox needs a real screwdriver to access it -- It fits snug, but when at a lan party, if not screwed in, you might loose it. These should be thumb screwed on.

Great case! Building this box to move around. So far love the handles, and how easy it is to work on the box. You won't be disappointed.