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Faceplate is machined to fit a full-size slot-load DVD drive. This drive takes up more space inside the case than a slim-line drive below. Eject button is located in the lower right.

Compatible drives:

Pioneer 120S
Plextor PX-716AL

Slim-line slot-load

Faceplate is machined to fit a slim-line slot-load DVD drive. This type of drive takes up less space inside the case and allows for larger CPU heatsinks and fans. Eject button is located in the lower left. Includes the special drive mounting brackets and hardware.

Compatible Slim-line DVD/Blu-ray drives:

Panasonic Blu-ray UJ-225
Panasonic UJ-875
Panasonic UJ-85J
Panasonic UJ-850
Panasonic UJ-845-B
Panasonic UJ-825-B
Panasonic CW-8123
Panasonic CW-8124-B
Panasonic SR-8178
Pioneer DVR-K06
Pioneer DVR-K05
Pioneer DVR-K04L

Note: Newer models not listed from the same manufacturer should also fit the same.

Tray-load faceplate

Faceplate is machined to match the opening required for a tray-load DVD drive. Included is a matching aluminum DVD tray cover plate to attach to the front of your drive tray. The tray cover plate is finished to match the rest of case for a seamless appearance. Compatible with all tray-loading drives with maximum tray door size of 0.875" x 5.438".

Select Faceplate Style:

Full-size Slot-load

Slim-line Slot-load - add $25

Tray Load - add $25

Rack Mount Option

Rack Mount Faceplate:

The extended one-piece rack mount faceplate incorporates the rack mounting into faceplate for a seamless look. The overall width of faceplate is 19", oval mounting holes are centered at 18.312", height is 5.25" (3U).

Rack Mount Brackets:

Anodized aluminum angle brackets attach to each side of case for mounting into standard 19" equipment rack. Case height is 5.25" (3U).

No Rack Mounting

With One-piece Rack Faceplate - add $50
With Rack Mount Brackets - add $25

Case Finish

Faceplate Color

Black case with black faceplate

(3000 case shown)

Black case with silver faceplate

(6000 case shown)

The aluminum case and all aluminum brackets are treated by a anodizing process for corrosion protection and a long lasting uniform finish.

The rear portion of chassis is black anodized. The faceplate and buttons can be either black or silver.

Black Faceplate
Silver Faceplate

Laser Etched Logo Graphics

Faceplate is laser etched with custom graphics and lettering during the anodizing process. Graphics can include company logo, button labels, system specs, and warning labels. Artwork to be provided by customer. Artwork should be in a vector format for best results. Approximate pricing:

Clear lettering on black case ($150)
Colored lettering on silver or black case ($175)

Contact A-Tech for price quote. Normally you can run several faceplates for the same minimum charge or a small nominal fee per plate. Different types of cases can be combined on order to reduce total cost.

No Logo
With custom laser etched logo graphics

Face Plate Options

Touch Screen Mounting

Touch Screen Faceplate

Important Note: Hard drive mounting is limited with the Touch Screen option. Case can be configured with either one or two hard drives. With the over-sized 80mm tall 400w power supply, only a single hard drive can be mounted on the side panel above PCI slot 7. With the smaller 70mm tall power supply , a second hard drive can be mounted above the power supply.

Faceplate is machined with a cutout to fit a Xenarc 700TS LCD Touch Screen. The display can be used for operator input, previewing movies, or as a windows desktop. An infrared remote is included to turn the display on/off and control brightness, contrast, and display position settings. Touch screen display not included, purchase separately below. Touch Screen mounting includes the installation of display into faceplate and testing of LCD panel.

Touch Screen style faceplate
Infrared remote control
Internal 12 volt power cable

note: VFD Display and DVD Control Buttons cannot be combined with the Touch Screen option

No Display Mounting
With Touch Screen Mounting - add $75

Xenarc Touch Screen Display

Xenarc Touch Screen Display

A-Tech Fabrication is now authorized by Xenarc to install their touch screen displays into our cases. The display will still have the full warranty from Xenarc. It will also include a special power cable to allow you to connect it to the power supply inside the case. The case will be shipped with the display installed into the faceplate. You must also purchase the touch screen mounting option above.

Xenarc 700TSV Display
VGA/composite video cable
USB input cable

No Xenarc Display
With Xenarc Display - add $400

VFD or LCD Mounting

VFD with blue filter and blue power LED

Faceplate is machined with a cutout to fit a Matrix Orbital 4x20 display. Can be used with or without tinted filters. Includes mounting hardware and spacers. Display not included.

Supported models:

VK204-25 (Serial port)
VK204-24-USB (USB port)
LK204-25 (GW, WB, IY)

With VFD/LCD Mounting - add $35

note: VFD/LCD display mounting cannot be combined Touch Screen display option.

IR Receiver Mounting

UIRT receiver installed

Faceplate is machined with a cutout to fit a IRman, USB-UIRT or Microsoft infrared receiver. Includes mounting shelf, hardware, and adhesive strip. IR receiver not included.

No IR receiver mounting
With IRman mounting - add $25
With USB-UIRT mounting - add $25

With Microsoft IR mounting - add $25

USB Port

Face plate is machined with cutout to fit a USB 2.0 port adapter. Internal cable plugs into the USB header on your motherboard. Standard port location is in the lower right corner. We can also add more ports if needed, please contact us for more information.

NOTE: When combined with the PowerMate option, the location of the USB port will be in the space between the reset button and the DVD control buttons.

No USB Port
With USB Port - add $25

DVD Push Button Controls	DVD Control Buttons
Face plate is machined with cutouts to fit five custom machined push buttons. These buttons can be programmed to control software such as a DVD player. Button assembly comes pre-wired with header connector. This connector plugs into to the keypad connector on the Matrix Orbital displays such as the VK204-25 or similar displays with a keypad input connector. Includes five (5) machined aluminum buttons, five (5) momentary switches, wire harness, mounting rail and hardware. note: DVD Push Button Controls cannot be combined Touch Screen option
No DVD Push Button Controls With DVD Push Button Controls - add $75

PowerMate Control Knob Mounting

PowerMate Control Knob

Face plate is machined with a special cutout and mount to fit a Griffin Technology PowerMate controller and input device (not included). This knob can be programmed for a number of tasks such as volume control and scrolling through menus. PowerMate knob not included. The PowerMate from Griffin is available in black or silver to match the case.

Note: Griffin is not currently selling the knob in black. See the case accessories section below for our re-finishing service for black PowerMate knobs.

No PowerMate Mounting
With PowerMate Mounting - add $45

Reset Button	Reset Button
Face plate is machined with a cutout to fit a machined aluminum reset button. Includes machined aluminum button, momentary switch and wire harness.
No Reset Button With Reset Button - add $25

Power LED
Standard case comes with a basic green power LED. A optional blue LED is available for a different look.
With Green LED With Blue LED - add $5

Machined Billet Aluminum Case Feet

Enhance the appearance of your case with these machined billet aluminum case feet. The standard rubber feet fit inside these aluminum feet and can be upgraded later.

With Standard Rubber feet

With Black Aluminum Case Feet - add $30
With Silver Aluminum Case Feet - add $30

Shipping and Ordering Information

These cases are custom made to your order. You may add additional options after work on your case has begun, however some changes may affect shipping time. If there is a custom option you would like to have that is not listed above, please contact us for a special quote. Options can also be added to your case at a later date, you only pay for the option plus a small refinishing fee.

Please read:

Atech Fabrication Warranty, Terms of Sale, and Refund Policy

When will the case ship?

Standard lead time is 2-3 weeks depending on options and color choice.

Quantity Discounts?

Discounts are available on orders of five or more cases. Contact Atech Fabrication for more information.

A-Tech 3000 Heatsink Case .... $420 + options

Please select options above before adding to cart. Before checking out, be sure to add any additional accessories below so that they can be shipped with your case.

A-Tech 3000 Accessories

PowerMate Knob Re-Finishing

Years ago, the Griffin Technology PowerMate was only available in silver. At that time we offered re-finishing of the knobs in black. Then Griffin started selling them in black. As of 2008, they are only available in silver and we our offering our re-finishing service again.

Service includes:

Remove plastic insert
Strip clear anodize
Re-polish outside surfaces
Anodize black
Bond plastic insert

Please ship your knob to address shown here

$20.00

Enermax 400 Watt 2U Power Supply

This unique power supply from Enermax features a large 80mm cooling fan on the front and a 60mm fan on the back.

400 Watt Power Supply

Note: This power supply is 80mm tall and will only allow space for one hard drive in the A-Tech 3000 Heatsink Case.

Modified 400 Watt Power Supply

The modified version has the internal fan speeds reduced for less noise. Both fans are slowed internally by using a simple fan extension cable with inline resistor. The larger 80mm front fan uses a 68ohm cable, while the smaller rear fan uses a 100ohm cable This combination has been fine tuned for optimum airflow with the least amount of noise.

Note: We no longer stock 2U power supplies. There are many suppliers on the internet that do. Search for the term "2U power supply".

External Power Supply Block-off Plate

This block-off plate fits the 2U power supply opening on the rear panel of the 3000 case. It will allow you to run a external low-voltage power supply similar to a notebook computer. The plate features steel threaded inserts and a power socket cut-out. Designed for the iTuner power supply PW-200-M, PW-200-V, and picoPSU-120 which can be purchased from Mini-Box.com. These power supplies are intended for lower power systems like a Intel Mobile CPU or VIA ITX MB.

$15.00

Mass-Air-GPU Heatsink System

Silent, high performance heatsink system
Works with ATI Radeon video cards
High flow heatsink with copper heat spreader
Formed aluminum high flow air duct
Two mounting screws with preload springs

More Details

Slim-line Drive SATA/Power Adapter
This adapter allows a Serial ATA data cable to connect from the motherboard to a slim-line ATAPI DVD or Blu-ray drive. The back of the adapter also has a connector for a floppy power cable and CD-out. Includes mounting screws. $25.00

Slim-line Drive IDE/Power Adapter
This adapter allows a standard 40-pin IDE data cable to connect from the motherboard to a slim-line ATAPI DVD drive. The back of the adapter also has a connector for a floppy power and CD-out. Includes mounting screws. $8.50

Slim-line DVD Power Extension Cable
Due to the design of the door mounted DVD drive, a longer power cable is needed. Cable is 14" long and has a 4-pin 5.25" power supply connector on one end and a floppy drive connector on the other. The floppy drive connector is used on most slim-line IDE adapters. $7.50

Full-size DVD Power Extension Cable
Due to the design of the door mounted DVD drive, a longer power cable is needed. This cable is 14" and has a 4-pin 5.25" power supply connector on each end. For use with a full-size DVD drive. $4.00

Ultra-Slim IDE Data Cable for DVD drive
A longer IDE data cable may be needed to reach the door mounted DVD drive. This ultra-slim cable is very compact and easy to bend and route though the case. Ultra-Slim to save space and promote airflow Extra flexible for easy bending & twisting 23" length single device cable Ultra DMA (ATA 133/100) High quality cable and connectors Black nylon mesh sleeve
$18.00

IDE Data Cable for DVD drive
Due to the design of the door mounted DVD drive, careful routing of the IDE data cable is required. The case includes cable clamps for routing a round IDE cable up to the drive. A 22-24" long IDE cable is recommended for connecting the drive to the motherboard. Round IDE cable, black 24" long single device Ultra DMA (ATA 133/100) Foil shield, PVC foam skin insulator Bootless 40-pin connectors
$10.00

USB to MB Header Adapter
This adapter allows you to connect internal USB devices (VFD, IR, PowerMate, Touch-Screen) directly to a USB header on the motherboard. Eliminates the need to route these cables externally. Each adapter has two ports.
$15.00 each

Fan Speed Control Cable

The fans used in this case are the slowest speed available in a 70mm size. However, I prefer to run them even slower for reduced noise. Stock fan speed is 3300 RPM, this speed is fine for remote installations where noise is not a concern or where maximum cooling is desired. Advanced users can easily make/modify their own cables. Cable is just a standard fan extension cable with a resistor installed inline to reduce the current to the fan.

Note: There are many variables to optimum fan speed. You may want to run the fans faster with a hot video card. A cool running system can run the fans at slower speeds. For quiet cooling of your Radeon, see the Mass-Air Heatsink System.

Recommended fan speeds:

00 ohm = 3300 RPM (>3 GHz)
33 ohm = 2500 RPM (2.8 - 3 GHz)
47 ohm = 2300 RPM (2.5 - 2.8 GHz)
68 ohm = 2000 RPM (2.0 - 2.5 GHz)
82 ohm = 1600 RPM (1.8 - 2.0 GHz)
100 ohm = 1300 RPM (<1.8 GHz)

For lower noise, slower speeds can be used. Get a few sizes to see what works best in your system.

Automatic Fan Speed Controller
This Fan Speed Controller is compact in size for easy mounting in any location. Linear response curve for smooth ramp up. Load stabilized output for consistent speed. 12 volt start-up circuit spins fan at full speed during start up to ensure reliable operation. One controller can be used with two case fans using a fan splitter cable. Most motherboards can handle the current of two small fans per connector. Typical speed range is around 1700---2500 RPM. If you want to constantly run your fan at a precise RPM- get the fan speed cable instead.
$15.00

Fan Splitter Cable
Use this cable to connect two case fans to a single three pin header. Allows two fans to be used with one fan speed controller. 3-pin connectors for fans with tach signal. 12" length for extended reach.
$3.00


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