Antec NSK 4482B Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply

Pros: The case has all rolled edges and is actually designed. I took the entire case apart which was easy to do. And I could see the true fit and finish. The front comes off with 6 flexible tabs and you can get to the power switch and put in a new one. You do not have to throw the case away. Antec will send you a new switch for free -- they did for me when I asked.

Metal is thick enough to see it is not a recycled beer can. Rubber grommets for the hard drives. 3 speed fans, 120 mm rear fan and 80mm front fan. My case was the older style so I could put an 80 mm on the side panel. Decent cooling for an normal/average computer build.

Cons: The system really wants a total SATA build as IDE cables are fussy trying to reach the upper bays for a DVD. The upper horizontal cross member (stiffener between the two sides) really needs more relief to pass the cables up to the top bays.
The 380 Watt Power supply has 2 rails (17/17 Amps) and works fine with a average non-gamer computer.

Other Thoughts: Overall a nice case. It is a little funky to take the top off and then then 2 sides. And you have to watch when you put the sides back on they go on properly.
I paid less than the 95 dollars I have seen listed. 95 dollars is too much money for this case in today's case choices.

Pros: I bought this two years ago, in 2010. The case fan is adjustable and very quiet, the ps fan is completely silent.
I just upgraded some components this week, and was pleased to see this same case is still available and going strong. Access and build quality are really impressive. This may be the last case I buy for a long time.

Never had any issues with the power supply. I have had two SATA HD drives and one SATA DVD drive installed. It's a pretty basic system with onboard video with a triple core AMD, so I don't hit the ps very hard, and it's worked great for two years.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: I have an MSI 890GXM-G65 with an AMD triple-core AM3+ cpu (neither available any more). After upgrading to an SSD and relocating the case to the top of my desk, the stock AMD fan was way too LOUD! So I installed a ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED CPU cooler. It's a huge CPU cooler, but fits perfectly in this case for size and airflow, almost like the two were designed to go together.

Pros: decent build quality, quiet PSU, 3-way adjustable rear fan

Cons: none so far... 1 month

Other Thoughts: Recent budget build:
-Intel Core i3-2105 cpu
-Foxconn Z68A-S mobo
-Antec NSK 4482B Black ATX case
-WD Caviar Blue 500gb hdd
-Team Elite 2x2gb RAM
-Samsung DVD Writer

Pros: Quality power supply, good air flow, sturdy metal, professional appearance, modest footprint. This makes a great case for machines in a professional settings. I've built five machines using this case. All are operating well.

Cons: I can't think of one.

Pros: I have used these cases for over two years for system builds building probably close to 100 systems. I like the design of these systems and they are one of the few systems that use 80PLUS power supplies.

Cons: The on/off button uses a plastic arm which can fracture and break, even with light and little use. It is NOT user replaceable so the entire case needs to be replaced.
My failure rate was probably close to 20% and damaged my reputation for building reliable systems. I just replaced one this weekend and I gave the customer a nice Lancool K56 case instead and an XFX 450W PSU 80PLUS PSU. I just couldn't bring myself to let the person down again and it cost out of my pocket but it was the right thing to do.

Other Thoughts: What can I say? A lovely product with a fatal design flaw that any five year old could see was a problem waiting to happen. A plastic arm for an on/off switch? Glued in and not replaceable?

Manufacturer Response:

Hi,

I certainly apologize for this issue. Please email us at VIP@antec.com and one of our reps will get in touch with you promply to figure out a way to resolve the situation. Thank you.

Chris
Antec Customer Support

Pros: Nearly silent case for a good price. Power supply adequate for non gaming . Fits a very large CPU cooler

Cons: USB 3.0 on front not 2.0. would've been a plus if my MB had the internal conection for it. HD rack should be turned 90 for easier access.

Other Thoughts: Full ATX is tight but doable

Pros: Very easy to work with, and remains cool. Lots of room to work, and the front-side ports are great.

Cons: Flimsy front USB ports. Had a single USB cable plugged in, which decimated both ports when it got bumped.

Would be nicer if it had rubber feet that held their ground. Maybe my wood floor is just too slippery.

Pros: good power supply , looks great

Cons: flimsey power switch lasted one month , tried to repair to no avail , beware .

Manufacturer Response:

Hi Piston,

We apologize for the inconvenience. If you email us at VIP@Antec.com, one of our team members will be glad to assist you with your NSK4482B case.

Chris
Antec Customer Support

Pros: great PSU for a small system, case doesn't fell cheap, disassembly is very easy

Cons: kind of plain

Other Thoughts: It's a plain looking case, but the panels are really solid compared to other cases in this price range. Also, the Antec Earthwatts PSU is pretty good, even though it's low wattage. For a hundred bucks, it's real nice.

Pros: Decent case, but priced on the high side for the features and construction quality. I bought this case mostly because the other reviewers said that power supply was decent quality and did not go out like cheaper competitors. So far, the power supply is good.

Cons: The main power button sometimes requires many presses to power on. I sent in a request for warrant replacement but have not heard back yet. Their web page says to return it to retailer or send it in for replacement, which sucks if you need your PC working!

Other Thoughts: Decent case but rather on the high price side for what you get. The design is ok, nothing special.