The Antec P180 is one of the best constructed computer cases I have seen at this price point. The points I liked about it are:
1. Attractive and well made. Layered steel and plastic walls are durable and help deaden fan sounds.
2. Unique configuration places power supply at the bottom of the case in away from the CPU. The power supply sits in its own chamber. This dramatically reduced the heat level in the main motherboard chamber (at least in my rig).
3. Three 3-speed 120mm fans do an excellent venting job. One pulls air from the front over the lower hard drive chamber and into the power supply. The other two sit at 90-degree angles in the top and rear to vent heat from the motherboard chamber. There are mounts for 2 more 120mm fans; one suction fan for middle HD chamber and another that sits over the GPU position on the motherboard.
What I found to be 'annoying' about this case:
1. Door for running wires from lower power supply chamber to motherboard chamber could be better designed. A Real challenge to get my fingers through there.
2. No removable motherboard mounting plate. Motherboard mounts directly to rear wall. (Main chamber is roomy however.)
3. HD mounts are rather flimsy and there is no shock mount provision for 5.25" chamber.
4. Instructions manual from Antec could be better.
The reason I say this is not for everyone is that this case definitely requires pre-planning. If you are new to PC assembly, or used to 'winging it' this might not be the case for you. My building notes are as follows:
1. PREPLAN, PREPLAN, PREPLAN. With the power supply in the bottom, not all makes of PSU are going to have cables that reach everything. If you purchase this case, think about it before you buy your PSU. (Antec TruPower 2.0 550W worked for me.)
2. Install the PSU near the end of the build; otherwise you will not have room to maneuver.
3. Remove the lower fan during the PSU install. If not you will have a hard time running your cables up.
4. Plan your cable routes and tie where necessary.
That all said, this is a really great case. I am very happy with it.
| ブランド | ANTEC |
|---|---|
| メーカー | Antec |
| 製品サイズ | 20.5 x 50.7 x 54 cm; 14 kg |
| 商品モデル番号 | P180 |
| メーカーにより製造中止になりました | いいえ |
| 商品の寸法 幅 × 高さ | 20.5 x 50.7 x 54 cm |
| USB2.0用ポート数 | 2 |
| 同梱バッテリー | いいえ |
| 商品の重量 | 14 Kilograms |
