Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone

**Bamboo** · 06-23-2008, 01:38 PM

Just for the heck of it thought I would post this good review of Antec cases. They cover the whole range and explain the good and bad points of each.

Link:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/oth...e-roundup.html

**draeh** · 06-23-2008, 02:08 PM

That writeup made me feel good about my P182 purchase. I've had it over a year now and love it. Great case.

Shurikane · 06-23-2008, 07:37 PM

And I say, nothing will ever beat the sheer awesomeness that is the Antec Super LANBoy.

**Melee** · 06-23-2008, 09:45 PM

Thanks Bamboo. I've had a P180 for 3 years, which I've been very happy with. Now if I can just get the funds to fill-up my Nine-Hundred waiting for a new system install...I'll pick your brain on CPUs and mobos once I'm ready.

SharinganTH1422 · 07-02-2008, 07:06 PM

Sorry for slight thread revival, but if I wanted to get that Three Hundred, what sort of fan do I need to get to stick on the front panel like they've suggested in the article?

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-bit Labs

The Three Hundred is yet another system case for those who need very good cooling but it is simpler than the Nine Hundred. If you need good cooling rather than HDD cages and modular design, this system case is going to be appealing to you with its price, quality and cooling efficiency. But don’t forget to add a fan to the front panel!

**Bamboo** · 07-02-2008, 09:08 PM

From this pic

it looks like you can just open the door and put a fan in. Probably just the 4 little screw bolts that come with most fans. See the little holes I marked?

SharinganTH1422 · 07-03-2008, 10:19 AM

I see. After some searching and re-typing this post, found that the front panel is 120mm, so something decent like the Scythe S-FLEX should work fine right?

Edit: More and more I read about this case the more I like it. It's a no bs case, just everything you need including excellent good cooling, and a very minimalist style, which I like - I'd rather not have a spaceship sitting next to me

. Plus it's one of those small, but not cramped cases, that will fit into the little space I have beneath my desk, while still being able to fit all components I need. Me likey very much, thanks for this review Bamboo, found it incredibly helpful, as the case is one of the main things I need to get right with my build in particular.

**Bamboo** · 07-03-2008, 10:34 AM

If that is the right size fan than yeah, should work. And that is supposed to be a really good fan. Lots of test sites use it in benchmarking CPU coolers.

The screws included look pretty short, but should work
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...FF21F+Case+Fan

Also might want to look around at like Radio Shack or something for some little tiny rubber washers. Many fans come with them to put between the fan and the case to reduce vibration and noise. It may come with them, but I don't see any in the picture.

SharinganTH1422 · 07-03-2008, 10:37 AM

Thanks, I'll keep the advice about the rubber washers in mind.

**Bamboo** · 07-07-2008, 01:27 PM

Since you were interested in the 300 case, here is another just published review

http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1298

SharinganTH1422 · 07-08-2008, 07:45 AM

Appreciated. Knew most of the stuff here - only big worry is it being cramped really. Won't be able to show it off through a side window since it will be in a compartment anyway. Like the minimalist style personally. Most worried about if the heatsink will work, but by an off-chance I managed to see someone with the case, thermalright-120 heatsink in it, so happy about that. Might take some ingenuity though. Will also just put one HDD I think, want to decrease number of components as much as possible to make sure of good airflow and more space. Built-in cable management system will also be a help.

**Bamboo** · 07-08-2008, 01:51 PM

Well, when it rains, it pours. here is another 300 writeup

http://www.virtual-hideout.net/revie...ed/index.shtml

SharinganTH1422 · 07-08-2008, 02:41 PM

Thanks for another review.

Quote:

Back to the front, and behind the air filters. There are 4 thumbscrews holding 2 doors that can hold 2 120mm fans. I love the setup of the doors, but it brings me to a complaint with the case. If there are so many spots for 120mm fans, I’d really like to know how I’m supposed to attach these fans. Nothing was included to hold the fans in place, and I know I don’t have anything around that would work.

A slight worry...any advice or info you could offer here?

P.S. I wouldn't mind hearing from anyone with a 300 case, just in case we have someone around...

**Bamboo** · 07-08-2008, 02:53 PM

It is a very new case, so not sure many would have it around. I would look at some of the reviews on like Newegg and other places and see if any of them mention it. But like I said, most fans come with little screw bolts, so should be ok.

If not, there are always zip ties..........

SharinganTH1422 · 07-08-2008, 03:44 PM

Looks like no-one had any problems that the reviewer spoke of on Newegg, plus an average of 5 eggs, and the only other rating was 4 eggs. Sounds good to me. One thing I have to remember though is to buy an external floppy drive. Apparently there's no bay for one on this case.

06-23-2008, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,400	Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone Just for the heck of it thought I would post this good review of Antec cases. They cover the whole range and explain the good and bad points of each. Link: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/oth...e-roundup.html __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

06-23-2008, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
draeh Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austintown, Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 2,734	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone That writeup made me feel good about my P182 purchase. I've had it over a year now and love it. Great case. __________________ Dirtboy's 2142 Evolution - Improving Situational Awareness! My Screenies - My Webpage - Xfire Submit a Nomination! - Nomination Guidelines - Awards List

06-23-2008, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shurikane Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 285	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone And I say, nothing will ever beat the sheer awesomeness that is the Antec Super LANBoy. __________________ GOD IS DEAD. THE N00BS TEAMKILLED HIM.

06-23-2008, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Melee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 720	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone Thanks Bamboo. I've had a P180 for 3 years, which I've been very happy with. Now if I can just get the funds to fill-up my Nine-Hundred waiting for a new system install...I'll pick your brain on CPUs and mobos once I'm ready. __________________ \|TG\| Melee

07-02-2008, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,400	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone From this pic it looks like you can just open the door and put a fan in. Probably just the 4 little screw bolts that come with most fans. See the little holes I marked? __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

07-03-2008, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
SharinganTH1422 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East London, England, UK Age: 19 Posts: 1,531	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone I see. After some searching and re-typing this post, found that the front panel is 120mm, so something decent like the Scythe S-FLEX should work fine right? Edit: More and more I read about this case the more I like it. It's a no bs case, just everything you need including excellent good cooling, and a very minimalist style, which I like - I'd rather not have a spaceship sitting next to me . Plus it's one of those small, but not cramped cases, that will fit into the little space I have beneath my desk, while still being able to fit all components I need. Me likey very much, thanks for this review Bamboo, found it incredibly helpful, as the case is one of the main things I need to get right with my build in particular. __________________ Anger is a gift - Malcolm X ...If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same...

07-03-2008, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,400	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone If that is the right size fan than yeah, should work. And that is supposed to be a really good fan. Lots of test sites use it in benchmarking CPU coolers. The screws included look pretty short, but should work http://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowIm...FF21F+Case+Fan Also might want to look around at like Radio Shack or something for some little tiny rubber washers. Many fans come with them to put between the fan and the case to reduce vibration and noise. It may come with them, but I don't see any in the picture. __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

07-03-2008, 10:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
SharinganTH1422 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East London, England, UK Age: 19 Posts: 1,531	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone Thanks, I'll keep the advice about the rubber washers in mind. __________________ Anger is a gift - Malcolm X ...If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same...

07-07-2008, 01:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,400	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone Since you were interested in the 300 case, here is another just published review http://www.bjorn3d.com/read.php?cID=1298 __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

07-08-2008, 07:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
SharinganTH1422 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East London, England, UK Age: 19 Posts: 1,531	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone Appreciated. Knew most of the stuff here - only big worry is it being cramped really. Won't be able to show it off through a side window since it will be in a compartment anyway. Like the minimalist style personally. Most worried about if the heatsink will work, but by an off-chance I managed to see someone with the case, thermalright-120 heatsink in it, so happy about that. Might take some ingenuity though. Will also just put one HDD I think, want to decrease number of components as much as possible to make sure of good airflow and more space. Built-in cable management system will also be a help. __________________ Anger is a gift - Malcolm X ...If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same...

07-08-2008, 01:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,400	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone Well, when it rains, it pours. here is another 300 writeup http://www.virtual-hideout.net/revie...ed/index.shtml __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

07-08-2008, 02:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bamboo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the beach north of Jacksonville, NC Posts: 3,400	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone It is a very new case, so not sure many would have it around. I would look at some of the reviews on like Newegg and other places and see if any of them mention it. But like I said, most fans come with little screw bolts, so should be ok. If not, there are always zip ties.......... __________________ LINKS 10th Tactical Guard Server Rules and SOP * Kicked? Banned? READ THIS FIRST!* Contact an Admin * Nominate your teammates for a ribbon Stoop and you'll be stepped on; stand tall and you'll be shot at. -Carlos A. Urbizo-

07-08-2008, 03:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
SharinganTH1422 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: East London, England, UK Age: 19 Posts: 1,531	Re: Antec System Cases Roundup: Six Models for Each and Everyone Looks like no-one had any problems that the reviewer spoke of on Newegg, plus an average of 5 eggs, and the only other rating was 4 eggs. Sounds good to me. One thing I have to remember though is to buy an external floppy drive. Apparently there's no bay for one on this case. __________________ Anger is a gift - Malcolm X ...If you can dream--and not make dreams your master, If you can think--and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same...

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