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Antec NSK4480B Computer Cases
Customer Reviews for Antec NSK4480B Black 0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply - Retail
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Simon
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
4/18/2009 4:16:19 PM

Rating + 5 Great Value


Pros: Looks plain, but good. The chassis is SECC, but it is fairly lightweight and more robust than aluminum cases. Construction is fine, front USB works, and uses standard screw-on motherboard risers which are my personal favorite (as apposed to Lian-Li removable risers). Layout is simple, and expansion cards locked onto the backplate no problems. Provided power supply is actually useful, unlike most other case+PSU kits: 80+ certified and with 17A on both 12V rails, can power a modern system with a modest graphics card. Rubber grommets on hard drive mount locations.

Cons: No removable motherboard tray but doesn't really need one. Hard drive cage placement right underneath the 5.25" drive bay may cause a little tightness depending on how your motherboard is laid out. Only two spots intended for hard drive mounting. Front bezel is plastic. You have to remove the top panel to remove the side panels, however, there are only 2 thumbscrews as opposed to the usual 4. Included manual doesn't tell you which screws go where, so you'll have to spend some time figuring it out. Power supply is too weak for higher-end hardware, but not really a con at this price range.

Other Thoughts: This is a great deal for $80 shipped, and great for those with lower-end PCs or old PCs that need a new case. Similar configurations would cost over $100 if you bought a decent case and a decent power supply together. Used it to transplant an old A64 system into: runs an A64 2.0GHz + ATI X1950XT fine, which is all I needed it to do.

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Niko084
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
4/14/2009 3:58:09 PM

Rating + 5 Good cheaper case/psu


Pros: Quiet good looking, good quality psu especially for the price being an included psu. Had plenty of long enough cables, ties for the cables, rubber mounts for hard drives, decent air flow, all around good solid case for a standard home/office system.

Cons: Comes apart a little funny, not really a con but it's different.

Other Thoughts: This is a great case for home/office style basic computers, I wouldn't throw a ultra high end video card in it simply because of cooling limitations, although a pci slot exhaust cooler would help that. Again as I have said many times before Antec makes one of the best case/psu combo's available especially for the price.

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Big Dave
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
4/11/2009 9:29:40 AM

Rating + 5 Cool case


Pros: This is a quality case with a top rated power supply. The case is much cooler and quiter then I thought it would be. I built this one for my brother who wanted it for the living room. It had to be quiet, effiecent and still perform well. I am impressed with how well it met all of the requirements.

Cons: none

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
4/9/2009 2:28:28 PM

Rating + 5 None to shabby at all


Pros: Very sturdy, very easy to work with. Very clean looking, great for offices and homes alike. PSU preinstalled, saves time if you don't have a better one to put in, easy to get to otherwise. Somewhat compact for a mid-tower (see cons). Good reliable PSU included (great back up PSU for me). Pretty quiet with the fan on low.

Cons: It's not as big as it looked in the pictures. Rather, it's not as long as I thought it would be. Don't plan on getting it if you're looking at one of the beefier graphics cards (a la 8/9800GT or bigger) because you'll be stuck wondering where it will fit (or removing hard drives to make it fit). Cable management may be tricky for beefier power supplies.

Other Thoughts: Thought about knocking off a star because of the size, but it doesn't really affect too much (has a Radeon 4670 and 3 hard drives, all fits fine). Replaced the PSU with an Antec 550 (modular), helped with cable management. Sorta kinda wish the case was about 2-4 inches longer, like other ATX mid-towers, though the somewhat smaller profile fits my desk a little better.
Pair this up with an ASUS M3A78-EM and a Phenom II X3 720 and you've got yourself an pretty good-looking HTPC, if you ask me (how I got it set up)

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Dave
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
4/2/2009 5:20:03 AM

Rating + 4 Great case/PSU for $70


Pros: 1) Cost, though to be fair I got it as a shell-shocker for $70 delivered, so it was an even better deal than otherwise.

2) Quality: The case seems well made and I found it more attractive in person than in the photos. (This was to build a computer as a gift and it needed to look good.) I was worried about the plastic front but it's fine.

3) PSU seems good.

4) Power button is very near the front USB ports and I was worried that it would be easy to accidentally hit it when reaching for the USB ports. But the button requires a very firm deliberate push to activate.

Cons: 1) I would have preferred that the rear 120mm fan were mb controlled. I'm using a very low-power AMD chip so it doesn't matter much (set the speed to medium and that's fine), but I would have rather it were temp-controlled.

2) Very minor issue, but I agree with another reviewer that the front LED's are to bright, though they may only seem that way because the case is so dark.

Other Thoughts: I'd buy this case again in a moment at $70 with free shipping. At $100 + $20 shipping I think I'd look around first.

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SSapenaro
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/31/2009 10:35:25 PM

Rating + 4 Yes.


Pros: easy to open, easy to mount, easy to use

Cons: none!

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: less than 1 day
3/27/2009 2:25:21 PM

Rating + 3 price???


Pros: good PSU

Cons: Um, why does this case cost more than $60???? I'm looking for a new case to be my standard for my computer store, and this looks good, but my previous case was $45 and came with a 450Watt PSU, that had 28Amps on the 12V rail; come on Antec. Be reasonable.

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Jesse
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/24/2009 10:50:36 AM

Rating + 3 Solid case, loud fan


Pros: Case is solid with plenty of room for expansion.

Cons: 120 mm case fan is louder than I expected. I bought this case with the intention of making a silent computer and I'm disappointed. Perhaps I'm being picky, but the fan isn't controllable by the motherboard, it only has a three speed switch and the slowest speed is unacceptable for an HTPC. The fastest speed sounds like a wind tunnel.

I'm replacing the case fan with the Noctua 120mm silent fan.

Front LED is too bright.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/14/2009 11:02:57 PM

Rating + 5 Solid case


Pros: Does the job. I've now built 5 computers using this as a base & it's been easy to work with.

Cons: None.

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afro
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/12/2009 8:51:46 AM

Rating + 5 great case


Pros: Great case, thick construction, easy cable management, PSU has enough connectors to run today's machines.

Cons: Case fan a little noisy, for some reason. This is probably near the fiftieth NSK series case I've built and the first niosy fan.

It was 30 bucks cheaper on a Shell Shocker deal a few days after I received it, but oh well.

Other Thoughts: I built this machine for a CAD designer. It fits great in his desk. PSU has PCI-E 6 pin connector for his GPU, 24 pin connector, 4 SATA's if I remember correctly, and 4 molex.

I love the looks of the black NSK case as well!

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P!NG
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/5/2009 11:32:22 AM

Rating + 5 Unique


Pros: Built a low end office system and this case does as said.

Cons: The 120mm in the back has a manual 3-speed switch that has a lead on it that's less than 6 inches long... hoping to extend it and mount on the front somewhere.

Other Thoughts: Quiet PSU and 120mm fan together move enough air for mid-low end systems.

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GigabyteGuy
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/23/2009 6:14:17 PM

Rating + 5 Solid Case


Pros: Solid construction, power supply adequate for most boards. Own two NSK 4480Bs

Cons: Cable routing requires some imagination to keep the MB clear of cables and air flowing in the chassis

Other Thoughts: For a media center PC with a Quad Core processor, consider an upgrade to a Antec Neopower PSU and some additional fans.

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Adixon816
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/22/2009 6:14:27 PM

Rating + 5 Excellent!


Pros: Excellent case, plenty of room inside, nicely built, no sharp edges, comes with a 120mm exhaust fan, and has room for two 80mm fans, well the side duct can turn into one.

Cons: The only con I really see is the way it opens, it's not really a con, but I wouldn't just mind a case that opens normal ,but it isn't hard to get back together at all.

Other Thoughts: Some people said they had problems with the front panel vibrating, I have had no issues with it mine is as quiet as can be.

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easydoesit36
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/20/2009 3:23:04 PM

Rating + 5 Love these cases


Pros: Rock solid quality at reasonable price. Power supply is sufficient for most budget builds.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: The power supply alone sold separately would cost you almost as much as buying it with the case.

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/18/2009 9:35:04 AM

Rating + 5 Best Budget Buy


Pros: For the price this case/psu is unbeatable. This was my first build and everything went together flawlessly. The case is well built and I found no sharp edges. The psu while only rated at 380w is going to out perform most of the 500+ watt generic psu's and do it w/o frying a mobo six months down the road. Supports PCIE 2.0.

Cons: As others has mentioned, the sides will only come off after you've removed the top. The size of the case makes for a pretty tight fit if you're installing a full blown atx board. Stock fan has 3 preset speeds and you must open the case to adjust them.

Keep in mind these 'cons' are very minor in light of the price performance of this case.

Other Thoughts: E7400
Gigabyte P45-UD3R
8 Gigs G.Skill DDR2 1033
MSI 4850

Runs everything like a champ. I'd buy again no questions asked.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/17/2009 8:50:20 AM

Rating + 5 Awesome case, Quiet!


Pros: Very Cool, Very quiet. Solid design, inexpensive... ANTEC

Cons: not really a con but taking it apart is a little odd you have to remove the top first... I like it though.

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/15/2009 6:22:50 PM

Rating + 5 Nice little case


Pros: Nice little sturdy case ,i purchased this case to build a new puter for my parents.just a simple working,nothing fast just the basics. for the price you can't beat it."not for high end users, with huge video cards".
End results ,CPU temps at idle were 26c. pretty flippen exceptable,,:)

Cons: Only one con and i cannot deduct an egg. this case comes with a PSU which is great.although this included PSU does not come with a -8 PIN CPU POWER PLUG,ONLY A 4 PIN. so beware of this if you are planing on installing a mother board with a 8 pin CPU power plug.i should have looked at the specs on the included PSU. this was my fault. great combo for boards that don't need alot of power.

Other Thoughts: This little screamer contains,
ASUS P5Q LGA 775 INTEL P45 ATX MB
WD CAVIAR SE 16 250GB SATA
CORSAIR XMS 2 X 1GB DDR 800
BFG 400W PSU-WITH 8 PIN CPU PLUG
LG 22X DVD+R DVD BLACK SATA
INTEL PENTIUM E52 WOLFDALE 2.5GHZ. LGA 775
WIN XP 32

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MM
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
2/13/2009 8:22:11 PM

Rating + 5 4480B


Pros: + PSU
+ Top slids off for easy PSU replacement
+ Looks professional
+ Quite

Cons: None for me at all.

Other Thoughts: My first review was on the different colour 4480 model. Having said that-- This is a joy of a case to work with. No vibration issues whatsoever with this case as another reviewer pointed out, possible he has a bad HDD or a faulty front fan? This is by far one of the best cases for the money. If you are looking for a good looking case with good ventilation that is quite, then this is the case for your nest build!

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
2/4/2009 6:14:03 AM

Rating + 1 VIbrates


Pros: Cheap

Cons: The front panel vibrates LIKE CRAZY. Every 5-20 minutes I have to kick the front panel to stop whatever vibrational mode is making so much noise. I've got only low speed high quality fans that are all mounted with rubber grommets or plugs, even the psu has a gasket on it. The flimsy plastic front panel is the worst design ever. Do not buy if you care about quietness.

Other Thoughts: Get a more sturdy case for a quiet build, it will matter more than you might think.

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/27/2009 5:56:26 PM

Rating + 5


Pros: Great case have had it a year and no flaws

Cons: the psu could be a little bigger but when i got this case i got it for 49 bucks so i cant complain

Other Thoughts: great case almost a year and as nice as it was when i got it

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Landreth
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/3/2009 2:23:31 PM

Rating + 5 Solid Midrange Case


Pros: Semi-segregated top-loading area for the PSU and optical drives, rubber grommets that dampen any vibrations in the hard drive cage, solid screw-less bracket for an 80mm intake fan on the front wall.

Cons: Whoever decided to force you to remove the top panel before being able to remove the sides should be barred from ever designing again. It does allow for the nice drop-in PSU and optical bays, but the tradeoff in frustration cancels out the convenience. The lack of front-panel audio jacks is also somewhat annoying, but not really an issue considering the value nature of this case.

Other Thoughts: Be responsible when designing a computer with this case. 380W is more than enough for the majority of computer users' needs, but it will not run that 10.5" double-wide video card you just blew all your money on.

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Cucu'i
Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/31/2008 11:38:48 AM

Rating + 5 Nice Case


Pros: Fast delivery - Well packaged so arrived in perfect condition. This is a well made case and easy to build. Quiet power supply and rear 120 mm fan. I'm not a gamer and a 380 watt power supply is very adequate for my use.

Cons: Yea - removing the top first to get inside is not convenient but how often will I be going in? No big deal! I had to spend a few minutes modifying the three pin led light lead to fit the two pin motherboard.

Other Thoughts: I've got my fingers crossed on the $40 rebate. This build is an amd 4850e cpu, Foxconn A74MX-K AM2 motherboard, and Lg 20x DVD-R. All from Newegg. I'm running Puppy Linux with NO hard drive. It runs extremely cool and very quiet.

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ORION
Tech Level: high
Ownership: more than 1 year
12/19/2008 9:46:53 PM

Rating + 3 Idaho Dreaming...


Pros: I hope some day ...The price is joke!!! Try 65 bucks with free shipping. It might make the 5 egger at that price.

Cons: Where do I start...

Other Thoughts: I used to work at radio shack now Im a tater farmer but someday Ill know what Im talking about right lil johnny...
I love kids and there delusions. tetris rocks dude lol

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englfedindark
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/16/2008 2:39:15 PM

Rating + 4 Good for price


Pros: price, decent pwr supply, 120 mm fan, low noise, it has an Antec power supply

Cons: would like front firewire, AMD cpu's dont line up with the side fan, they should send some duct hose with it

Other Thoughts: there are people that complain about the airflow, for this price with a PSU you ARE NOT going to get a gaming case with the type of airflow for such, if you are building a decent solid system you will be fine

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Me
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/13/2008 2:31:24 PM

Rating + 5


Pros: I am very happy with this case it is extremely well built and it came with a power supply(although I did not use it, it's nice to have a spare). Everything lined up unlike other cheaper cases I have bought.

Cons: noone

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JasonPAtkins
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/11/2008 5:58:17 AM

Rating + 4 Great case with one incredibly irritating flaw


Pros: It's an Antec. Solid case that comes with a good efficient PSU. Works great for the entry level server build I bought it for. I like the idea of ducting the fan output from the CPU directly out of the case (although it didn't line up on my board, but I would've had to remove it because of the size of the HSF I bought anyway). Looks professional too.

Cons: A couple of minor nitpicks and then one big one...
1) I wish it had some cooling for the hard drives. In my case that was OK because my ZEROTherm FZ120 cpu fan is blowing parallel with the motherboard so it pulls air through the hard drives, which are running at a perfectly acceptible 38C.
2) I'm not wild about the way the case opens, you have to take the top off to open the side to work on anything. Not a huge deal, but it is one more step.
3) Here's the big one... Something about the way the front of the case is attached means that it amplifies the vibration from the hard drives and makes the front of the case "buzz". It's not loud, but if the computer is near you it's enough to drive you crazy after a few days. Simply pressing your finger against the front is enough to stop it, so there must've been an easy way for them to fix it. I know the hard drive rubber grommet mounts are supposed to stop vibration (the do help a lot) but they weren't enough to prevent this.

Other Thoughts: All around a good case. If I can figure out a way to damp the vibration of the front panel, I'll be set!

I would advise that you figure some way out of cooling hard drives though, especially if there are a couple packed in there. There are holes in front of them so air will come in if you're pulling it past them.

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Bradley
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/7/2008 11:19:32 AM

Rating + 5 High-Quality, Durable Case


Pros: This case really is .8mm thick steel. You can tell by the sturdiness and weight of the case that Antec did not skimp out on metal (So far as I know they never do). The finish is a good, tough, high-quality black powder coating on the metal and decently thick and durable black plastic on the bezel. There are silicone HDD shock mounts to help keep the low-frequency noise down.

This case includes an energy efficient power supply with SATA and PCI-E cables (but only a 4-pin CPU connector). I am using this case for a home server computer and find that cooling is not an issue. My setup uses a full ATX motherboard and it fits snugly without and excess room. It really wears the case well. All of the screws and holes match up nicely.

The included 3-speed fan is quiet at the low-speed setting and pushes a lot of air at the high-speed setting. It does get a little annoying with the 3-way switch dangling around.

Cons: The CPU duct does not line up with AMD CPUs. It does line up well with many Intel CPUs especially the socket 775 Core 2 lineup. You can remove the duct and use a fan.

Even though it is cold rolled steel, there are some sharp edges. However, because it is .8mm, it is thick enough that it will not easily cut into your skin, just scratch it.

This is a relatively short case (from front to back) so you may have trouble if you try to use a full-size graphics card. If you need a roomy case go for something else.

You will need to get an 80mm fan for up front but the case does include a good, tool-less 80mm fan bracket. Too bad there are no air filters. It could get a little dusty in there.

Other Thoughts: This is a great case if you can catch it on sale. As with any computer, take some time and plan where to put the cables. Use twisty-ties to bundle excess cabling out of the way. The neater the case, the better the airflow and cooling.

This case looks great in my house. Not the quietest case in the world but also not the nosiest. Great budget case (when on sale).

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d1gw33d
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/4/2008 9:05:28 AM

Rating + 5 Good Value


Pros: Great sale price. For the price range I paid it was hands down the best value. Sturdy construction, good PSU and overall a good design and layout. 120mm fan has 3 speed settings none of which are too loud. Antec actually included a 2nd boxed 120mm fan with a note stating the one inside the case has had reports of faulty "Low" setting. Classy.

Cons: Having to remove the top to access the side panels is a little odd but not a deal breaker by any means.

Other Thoughts: For those wondering about the 380W PSU here's the hardware attached in this build:
Intel E7300 @ 3Ghz
4GB DDR2 @ 900Mhz
WD 500GB HDD (SATA) / Jetway P31 Mobo
22X DVD-RW (SATA)
BFG 8800GT OC (G92)

No hiccups what so ever - Prime95 stable.

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Freddy
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/1/2008 8:15:34 AM

Rating + 5 Good ATX Case


Pros: Sturdy case that is probably one of the smallest desktops that will fit and ATX size motherboard. I got the black version and it looks quite good sitting under my desk. 120mm fan is a plus. I added an 80mm fan to the front for increase air flow.
I have two ATI HD 4850s in crossfire setup in this case. The side vent allows good airflow to cool the two video cards. I used a different power supply though.
The case is plenty wide to allow use of aftermarket cpu coolers. I have the Tuniq Tower and it just fits.

Cons: Realistically you can only fit two hard drives in the area designated for the hard drives, if using a modern video card such as the HD4850. Had to leave the bottom space empty in order to plug in the power to the video card. Could depend on your motherboard, too. I only use two hard drives anyway in RAID0.

Other Thoughts: Wish ANTEC offered this one without the power supply at a reduced cost.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
11/15/2008 9:35:00 PM

Rating + 5 good case


Pros: nice looking case,good ps,good price,great fan

Cons: side doors suck,and they cut my finger

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nomas
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
11/11/2008 1:34:53 PM

Rating + 5 Good case/ good deal


Pros: Good value including the power supply. Attractive appearance. Rolled edges. Pretty sturdy yet lighter than my old case

Cons: happy with the efficient power supply but wish it were more than 380 max for future power needs

Other Thoughts: Picked this case largely because of recent Toms Hardware build article. Looked at other cases to compare but this one did appear to be a better value. Very happy with the case

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Arrhythmia
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
11/8/2008 2:17:51 PM

Rating + 4 Great little case


Pros: Size - Although it's tight, you can fix a standard ATX mobo in it.
Style - Sleek and understated, I quite like the front bezel, which is perforated on the side (although you can't tell looking from the front, which is nice) for good airflow.
Power Supply - 80+ and good enough for a mid-range system as long as your GPU isn't a watt-hog and you're not running multitudes of drives.

Cons: None really, although the power light seems a tad on the corny side (it encircles the power button) and almost overstated compared to the rest of the design. Although you shouldn't need it much, the reset button might be an issue for people with large fingers. Because it's fairly small, recessed (to prevent accidents no doubt) and the travel is fairly deep before it makes contact, I have to use my pinky finger to push it in far enough to reset.

Other Thoughts: Great little case with good airflow and a decent PSU, even if it is a little on the low side power-wise. If you build it lean and mean, this case will suit you just fine...I just wouldn't go trying to cram an SLI/XFIRE and multiple RAID setup into it, even if you had a PSU that could power it.

Here's what I've got in mine:

Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3R
C2D E8400 (OC'd to 3.2GHz on stock cooler)
Two HDD's
One DVD-RW
AMD/ATI HD 4850

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CasWalker
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
10/30/2008 7:00:04 AM

Rating + 5 Simple but very high quality case + PS


Pros: I've always used cheap cases before and this is a great upgrade. It arrived in perfect condition. Antec uses better packing and thicker boxes so their cases don't get damaged in shipping. Great 80+ 380w power supply and this case has a great place to tuck away the unused power cables. The front panel is much more solidly made than cheaper cases and has no wires attached so you can completely remove it. No sharp edges, I didn't get a single scratch during assembly. There's just enough room for an ATX motherboard and it's wide enough to accommodate good CPU cooling. No tricky drive rails, has always-works screw holes for attaching drives and also has rubber anti-vibration grommets at the HDD screw holes. Plenty of standoffs & screws included. Has real replaceable PCI slot covers, not the break-off kind used on cheaper cases. Everything about this case is better quality than any I've used before.

Cons: None that annoy - This case is a little tight on length so my DVD burner had to be set in place after mb install. There's no front audio but I needed a 3.5 bay-mount panel to get four more USB ports anyway and that came with audio jacks.

Other Thoughts: The 380w power supply may seem weak to some. But Antec makes good quality power supplies and their 380w is just right for most builds. My watt meter shows I'm using 110w max with a P35 mb, 3GHz dual core CPU, $100 video card, one HD & one DVD burner. I think it would easily power one more HD and one more DVD burner.

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tc
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
10/27/2008 1:09:35 AM

Rating + 3 Good price, fair product


Pros: Nice simple and sleek case. Lots of hardware(screws) included.

Cons: I was really sad to see the case was bent right out of the box! Quite a bit of metal bending needed to get case to close correctly. Lots of screws, but no direction as to what they are for (this was my first build...so that was frustrating!)

Other Thoughts: con: The metal bends WAY too easily. pro: metal bends back easily.

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
10/17/2008 7:02:33 AM

Rating + 4 sluggoaudio


Pros: For the money it's great. Not quite the fit and finish of a Li Lian, but 1/3 the price (when you add a power supply). Lots of PSU connectors (maybe too many for "only" 380W).

Cons: Front panel USB header didn't fit Intel DG35 board (pins 5 and 10 reversed). Solution: snip off pin 10 on mobo: works fine. The usual sharp edge or two. 120mm rear fan powered by PSU directly, not through mobo. In practice, this may not be an issue with a simple build; it's never going to get hot enough to require speed control.

Other Thoughts: Hardware's a bit cheesy, but I had lots of spare screws etc. sitting around.
Super fast UPS Ground shipping (48 hours to SE PA).

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
10/16/2008 3:03:10 PM

Rating + 5 Big Fan


Pros: For those who build PC's already know, there is nothing but Pro's for Antec cases. The PSU's are quite, plenty of SATA power connections, nicely spaced roomy interior. Included case tri-speed fan is super quiet. Excellent construction, black finish and light blue power and hdd lights.

Cons: No connections for headphones.

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Jeremy
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
10/8/2008 5:12:34 PM

Rating + 5 Great Case


Pros: Great case for the money, no frills (who needs all that). Airflow is good, everything is quiet, and it is built well. I wish more manufacturers would build cases like this.

Cons: None that I can think of.

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
10/3/2008 9:07:32 AM

Rating + 5 Nice and Simple


Pros: Isnt cheap feeling. The case as a whole feels like it is going to be around for awhile. Has a pretty small footprint and isnt to loud. I have 2 HD's a decent GPU and a CD/DVD Rom in it and the power supply feels like it is holding up well. Good airflow as well, the exhaust air is cool not oven hot and i neer noticed any high temps with my CPU.

Cons: Cant really think of any off the back.

Other Thoughts: I knew what i wanted and i got just that. Can only hold 3 HD's but i knew this going into it. I am building a media computer to go with my living room setup so all i need is 3TB of space and i should be good on my media libary. All i can say is take a second and think about what it is you want to do with the case and then buy what you need. Try to get around the whole " ooooo the case is shiny"

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chew
Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
9/30/2008 8:03:15 AM

Rating + 5 Great desktop case


Pros: This case is easily laid out, no sharp edges, quiet fan and the HDD mounts come with rubber gromets so the HDD noise isn't transfered to the rest of the case, making for a very quiet machine.

Cons: You don't have one!

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
9/24/2008 12:45:59 PM

Rating + 5 Great case


Pros: Great case, nice air flow, Quiet as a mouse...CPU temp is @ 22c at idle and 30c with load...couldn't ask for anything more

Cons: The case was dented up on the right hand side of the face...the box wasn't dented? so I think it may have happened when it was packaged? But that doesn't effect the score

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Dino
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
9/22/2008 1:47:52 PM

Rating + 5 Nice Case


Pros: Case is solid, and arrived undamaged. Lots of room to manage cables in the top of the case.

Cons: MoBo goes in a little tight, but there is enough room once it is in.

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RobL
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
9/18/2008 6:00:21 AM

Rating + 5 Good value


Pros: Quiet, powerful power supply; Quiet 120MM fan, Rubber grommets for HDDs; Room for 80MM front fan; Good quantity and length of PSU cables; High efficiency PSU; Good value considering it is a case + QUALITY PSU.

Cons: This is not adequate for a tower server. The Antec P180 uATX case is EXCELLENT for that app.

Other Thoughts: Not sure why people are whining about the drop down sides - Antec has been using this design for years on their "low end" cases and it works. The fit is tight on ATX boards and you will definitely want to install the CPU/Fan before installing the mobo. There are cheaper alternatives on the market but the PSUs supplied are usually junk.

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clemsonteric
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
9/4/2008 8:24:54 PM

Rating + 5 Great Case


Pros: Very sturdy, understated styling. Good PSU and overall a very quiet package.

Cons: None - I like this case better than my older antec sonata.

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Squall
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
8/31/2008 5:29:37 PM

Rating + 3 only purchased because it was a bundle deal


Pros: Purchased it with a AMD 9600+ Phenom/Biostar mobo as a bundle. Case is black, and a nice size...the included power supply does the job.

Cons: Be careful as parts of the case inside are extremely sharp.....i know; recently cut the side of my thumb. I don't like the fact that the case you have to take ti apart at the top; then the sides fall off.

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rusknight
Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
8/26/2008 12:44:03 PM

Rating + 5 Best case I've ever worked with


Pros: Completely solid, very sturdy. Didn't cut my hands once. I love the top bit that keeps all of the unused PSU cables out of the way.

The packaging was great - paper/cloth bag instead of plastic, case edges taped off to protect finish...awesome.

Not to mention, this is the quietest computer I've ever heard. I wouldn't call it silent, but I certainly can't hear it unless I get right up on it.

Cons: Mine came missing one of the rubber feet. And it's not toolless.

Other Thoughts: I'm in awe. This is the best case I've ever seen - looks nice and stylish without all of the tacky lights and windows.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
8/14/2008 11:10:28 AM

Rating + 5


Pros: Best case I've ever used for a build! This thing is sturdy which also make it pretty heavy. It comes with earthwatts 380 power supply which is enough for a moderate build and has more than enough connections for this case and is 80+ certified. It has a 3 speed 120mm fan which is nice. The feature I like the most was that it came with rubber grommets and special screws for hard drive noise dampening!

Cons: I would have liked to seen it come with the earthwatts 430w Power supply.

Other Thoughts: The sides fold down after the top comes off which could be a pro or a conn depending on how you look at it. This would be and excellent choice for a media center pc between the the 3 speed fan, noise dampening, and the size.

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Mikey
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
8/13/2008 10:06:27 PM

Rating + 5 Nice case!


Pros: I was looking for the smallest depth and height case for an ATX board and this it. My board fit like a glove.
Came with a spare 120mm 3 speed fan. Came in 3 business days UPS, free shipping.

Cons: No headphone or mic jack on the front.

Other Thoughts: Other reviewers knock how the case disassembles but I think it is pretty slick! Undo two thumbscrews and you are in.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
8/8/2008 7:01:33 AM

Rating + 4 Reccomended (for mid sized builds)


Pros: The major draw of this case is its simplicity and modularity; components were easy to remove and everything was just as easy to get at. The build I used this case for may have been a tad on the large size for this Mid-Tower case, but it manages to fit all of my hardware inside with a little room to spare. I'll likely have to move to a larger case for SLI, but this case does accommodate non-stock hardware just fine. I'm presently running a 600W power supply (over the stock 380) and it was a perfect fit. Despite the 'problems' with the fan the manufacturer shipped a second regardless.

Cons: A bit on the small side for anyone with ambitions for a large build.

Other Thoughts: Elegantly simple in design; the buttons and LEDs on the front aren't overplayed and the case offers a level of control you don't frequently find in other cases where you have to start drilling holes and hit something with a hammer. Certain elements weren't totally removable, but both sides of the case open to alleviate this issue.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
8/3/2008 2:19:39 PM

Rating + 4 Cheap but quality case


Pros: Can't beat the price on this, its perfect if you looking for a slightly budget case for a low power system. Though its only 380W PSU it is Antec and has decent 12v rails.

Cons: Only fuss I have is I don't personally like the way the case is taken apart. You take the top off then the sides slide down and hook in the top. The sides were easily bent and its a hassle.

Other Thoughts: I am using this case for a server box running Linux of course. It is powering AMD Opteron 165, 2GB DDR 400 RAM, 3 HD's a slew of fans and occasionally a GeForce 8600 when things go arye :D.

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Agent Excel
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
7/19/2008 11:27:18 AM

Rating + 5 Best Value For a HTPC Build


Pros: Comes with good power supply and rear exhaust fan. Simple, sleek design. See other thoughts.

Air flow over components is good with just one exhaust fan.

Cons: No front audio ports. This is not really an issue if you are building a HTPC.

Fan speed not controllable by the motherboard. However you can manually set its speed to Low, Medium or High. A low setting is adequate for my HTPC.

Power supply is rated at 380W. This is not an issue for a low power HTPC.

Other Thoughts: The fan and power supply are adequate for a HTPC build. The power supply has a 80PLUS rating, so it is energy efficient. It is also quiet. The fan is quiet at the low setting. If you are building a low power HTPC, you don't need to replace them for higher quality components.

I bought two of these so far, I will probably get another if I find them on sale.

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BB
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
7/15/2008 5:16:16 AM

Rating + 4 Nice


Pros: Well laid out, very quiet. Looks good too. Everything is a tight fit. I find big roomy cases with lots of fans to be a waste of space and energy, and prefer minimum interior volume and proper airflow.

Cons: Maybe make 3.5" drive cage access a little easier; the small screws make removal impractical.

Other Thoughts: I was wondering if I should have bought the Sonata, as I was looking for a quiet case. I find my fears were misplaced; with a 45w AMD X2 and two 750GB drives, this machine makes almost no noise, only DVD spinup can be heard.

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cog_nate
Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
6/6/2008 1:46:46 PM

Rating + 5 Sturdy, efficient, quiet -- great case


Pros: This is an extremely solid, well put-together case. Makes way less noise than the Antec case it's replacing. Came with a second 120mm fan in case the first one dies. The efficient EarthWatts power supply makes this a steal at $100.

Cons: Has a mount for a fan in the front of the case. I'd rather have received a fan for that mount instead of the replacement fan. Very minor gripe.

Other Thoughts: I snagged this when Newegg had it on sale for $55. It's still a very good deal at $100, of course, but they may discount it again.

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JAWS R.H. TECH.
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
5/24/2008 3:14:17 AM

Rating + 4 Update Review


Pros: Great Power Supply and 3 speed fan. Quality is in the Ps,fan and buttons.It has been working without any problems for 6 months. A GOOD BUY AT THIS PRICE!

Cons: I PAID TWICE THE PRICE AND MORE...

Other Thoughts: I am updating this review becouse of the price change .... My other reviews where based on an a price that was much higher and was not worth what I paid!!. It would make a good micro atx case with a Gigabyte 780g board.

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Si Surfer
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
5/14/2008 12:20:26 PM

Rating + 5 Sturdy high quality case


Pros: Sturdy construction. Lots of room to work inside. The placement of the power supply allows for easy cable management and great airflow. Case fan and power supply are nice and quiet.

Cons: 120mm case fan has a molex connector - so your mobo isn't going to be able to control its speed. There is a speed selector switch coming off of it, but the cable isn't long enough to mount it on the outside of the case - so you either have to pick a fan speed and stay with it, or open the case every time you want to change it.

Other Thoughts: I bought 3 of these when they were on sale a month or 2 ago. I was impressed enough with them that when I had to build 2 more systems last week, I came back and paid full price to get these cases.

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Arboc
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
4/9/2008 9:53:28 AM

Rating + 5 Great Case


Pros: Attractive and sturdy, comes with high-efficiency (low-heat) 80 Plus 380W power supply, and very quiet three-speed 120mm fan. Noise-reducing rubber drive mounting.

Cons: 80mm fan in power supply.

Other Thoughts: Bought three of these to house DB and web servers in matching cases. Precisely what I needed at very good price.

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cornbread
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
4/2/2008 9:10:58 AM

Rating + 5 Awesome


Pros: this case is sheltering my dual vid card SLI MSI 8600 FANLESS 2 video adapters + 5000 AMD cpu (65W)non-overclocked in an asus 570 nvidia chipset asus board. CPU runs on 11C and the gpu's idle 40C , on max with "NFS Carbon" running for at least 1 hour in full gaming GPU hits 63C and CPU around 19C. Used similar config in OEM cases I hit GPU's 80C and CPU 30C

Cons: back fan is kinda loud, but it has a speed adjuster.

Other Thoughts: Looks like a mid size case yet I am using it with a full Mobo.

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fiddle
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
4/2/2008 7:41:01 AM

Rating + 4 Nice Quality


Pros: Very well constructed. 120mm rear fan with adjustable speed. Sweet power supply with all the need plugs for a mid-to somewhat high-end machine. Theres a litte pocket i guess u would call it behind the PS that holds all the power cords that u dont use and gives the inside of the case a clean look( i tought that was kinda neat)but does kinda restrict the air flow to the fan in the PS. The Nice Blue power Button:) Rubber mounts for the hard drives bays was a really nice touch.The metal that it was made of is really sturdy like others have said you must really like it because this case will last along time.

Cons: Theres not much room in side to work with um ex. I had a tuff time getting a 754 mb into this case which was just an ordinary ATX form factor mb because of the rear fan and the bays But it did finally go in.After i had set every thing up and it was running btw this is my wifes LOL:) I had a 52x cd rom in the top 5.25 bay well see needed a DVD player so i said ok no sweat i pulled one of the selve i have all my parts on and anyway i was going to put it into the bottom bay to give it some breathing room ohh ya the covers of the bays a a paiiin in the yaaaa to get off... I did finaly manage to get off the cover I started to put the dvd paly in and it wouldnt go i didnt force it(ive learned the hard way if it dont fit dont force it in computers LOL :)I looked into the mb area and it was hiting on a resister so that leaves that bay totaly usless:( so i ended up useing the bay above it after fighting to take the cover off all worked out ok but now thats where that little bay gets see OT

Other Thoughts: really cluttered with the wires and leaves very little breathing room for the PS.If the mb area and the ps wire bay area was maybe an inch longer it would have been perfect thats the only reason i gave it 4 stars. I would by it again for the price i paid for it(on the newsletter promo deal) but not the current price.Over all im pleased with this purchase.Thx Newegg as aways you are the best.No YOKE hahaha :)

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Bargain shopper
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/10/2008 2:58:25 PM

Rating + 5 Outstanding value


Pros: Top Antec Quality here. Sturdy metal. Nice finish. Nice hardware. High quality power supply.

Cons: none.

Other Thoughts: Make sure you like the looks of the case, because it lasts forever! If your tastes change, great resale value!

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/9/2008 9:59:55 AM

Rating + 5 Great Board


Pros: This board is everything you want as long as you remember about the SLI limitation.

Cons: placement of the floppy drive controller if you have a large case you need to take this into account

Other Thoughts: 4 SATA, 2 PATA controllers this is a good all around systemboard. With ASUS and the quality how can you beat it.

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pl21046
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/6/2008 6:06:35 AM

Rating + 5 Excellent case/ps


Pros: This is the second of these cases I bought. Comes with power factor correcting power supply large enough for most home/business users. I build computers for business use, so I have no opinion about it's suitability for gaming. Nice fit, and options for additional cooling fans. Lots of power connections to handle most needs for regular molex or SATA power.

Cons: Minor - the tab for a case lock attaches to a strut that isn't threaded. You need a good self taping screw, or a threading tap, to attach.

Other Thoughts: Like all reviews, this is contextual. In the sub $100 case with power supply class (MUCH less on special), you just can't beat what this case gives you.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/4/2008 12:26:32 PM

Rating + 2 Weird panel removal, bad design


Pros: There is plenty of room in the case. It has the 80Plus certified power supply (380W) which is efficient and powerful enough for many older systems. The 3-speed 120mm rear fan allows the case to be much more quiet than those cases with multiple 80mm fans.

Cons: I was not pleased with how the case assembled. The side panel thickness seemed cheap to me even before I figured out how to remove them. Turns out (and I might have missed it on the page) that you need to take the TOP panel off to unlock both side panels. This design proved more cumbersome than anything else due to trying to align all the lock tabs. Also, the side cpu vent doesn't align with the AMD CPU and therefore is silly unless you have an Intel CPU.

Other Thoughts: Overall the design of the case was not what I expected from Antec and I think they discontinued this design. Other Antec cases have better construction they just missed on this one. If you like Antec I would recommend looking the Sonata series.

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binary visions
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/4/2008 9:33:32 AM

Rating + 3 Mediocre at best.


Pros: - Looks nice when assembled.
- Typically heavy duty case from Antec.

Cons: - Assembly method is appalling. Who designed this? You have to remove the entire top of the case in order to pull the side panel off?

- Build quality is strictly mediocre, something I am not accustomed to from Antec.

- No front audio ports... or any ports but USB.

- Drive installation can be tricky

Other Thoughts: I've used a lot of Antec cases. I find they are generally the best build quality around.

This case is simply not up to the usual standards. Build quality is very mediocre with many sharp edges and some poor tolerances here and there. The design of having to remove two thumb screws, the top of the case, and then to have to pull the entire side off to get at anything is horrendous and I can't fathom why anyone would design a case this way. It would have been simple to allow the side to slide off like most cases.

The case arrived damaged, which I am actually somewhat thankful for as I can ship it back instead of living with it. The lack of audio ports and such was obvious before I ordered it, but still, it seems rather silly.

Skip this case and spring for a Sonata. I've built lots of Antec cases and this isn't up to par.

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Dan
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/3/2008 7:12:09 PM

Rating + 4 Good Choice For My Needs


Pros: Case shipped promptly and arrived in well-packed factory box.

I spent quite a bit of time figuring out which case would work best for me. I wanted an all-black case that was not your typical gamer-style case (read: bright LED's, sci-fi looking, fan space galore and HUGE). I was looking for a case that was low-key and an 80 Plus power supply.

After scouring Newegg reviews and manufacturers websites, I found this case. I couldn't be happier.

I built a basic home-use system with this case. It was my first build from scratch. I used a micro-ATX board so I would have lots of room to work with. I was not disappointed.

If I ever want to use an ATX board instead, I would not hesitate to re-use this case. There is plenty of room for expansion.

As it is now with the micro-ATX board, I had plenty of room for clean routing of wires, etc. There is not much room between the mobo and case for routing wires, but that is okay with me. I don't want to unscrew the mobo in order to cha

Cons: PRO'S CONTINUED....

The included 120mm rear fan is quiet on the lowest speed, which is where I keep it. I bought two additional 80mm Antec 3-speed fans for the front and side and they are quiet also. Air flow is not restricted in any way with this case.

The power supply is superb. Probably more than 90% efficiency, with a quiet fan to boot. The leads from it are long and make sense. I mounted my DVD drive in the 3rd bay from the top of the case in order to leave room for the extra wires from the power supply that I did not use.

There were no sharp edges inside the case and opening it was a cinch. I don't know how anyone has trouble with it.

I like the rubber grommets for hard-drive mounting. Keeps the vibrations away.

Other Thoughts: I am so glad that I did my "homework" before buying a case for my first build. At this price, you can't go wrong for a case and 80 plus power supply. Don't bother with lower priced "bargains". They aren't worth it. This case with save you time and money. And you can re-use again and again I am sure.

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gofrwrd
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
3/3/2008 2:13:59 PM

Rating + 5 Well Worth It


Pros: Solid frame and 380w PS. Nice rubber cushions outside HD cage on all screw holes, makes for silent, vibration free Hard Drives. Good Sturdy Mounting. Top quality for a budget build or average use. Quiet power supply as well.

Cons: Not really a big con but, no front panel 1394 or audio.

Other Thoughts: Great price

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Tony
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/23/2008 12:07:31 PM

Rating + 5 Antec all the way!


Pros: Quality is the #1 priority with Antec products. Extremely quiet and cool. Solid build. Arrived via UPS undamaged (that's always a plus!). I appreciate the front USB ports at the mid-level of the case vs. at floor level. Finish is outstanding. The lights are just right, not too bright, and viewable. No gimmicks, just fine function.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: Local electronics store is selling this for nearly 2x the price I got it here for. Will be getting another one soon for another build.

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Kent
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/16/2008 2:34:49 PM

Rating + 5 A great case


Pros: Very nice, conservative, quiet mid-tower case. Excellent power supply. 380w supplies Asus M3A, WD 750G SATA HD, 4G OCZ ram, eVGA 8800 GTS and DVD-RW drive with absolutely no problems. I use this as a media center in the bedroom and it is very quiet and the LED's don't seem to be too bright.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: As usual, ANTEC is a cut above most others in build quality and noise control. There have been many complaints about different way that this case is opened up, but that should not be an issue if you plan to build a machine and leave it that way. If you plan to open the case up often, then you might want to look at another case. I don't have any issues with the way this thing opens up.

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old timer
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/11/2008 6:32:28 PM

Rating + 5 excellent


Pros: this is my 4th antec case.2 4480 and 1 4480b.also an antec 900.i love the power supply.excellent ventilation from front intake.put blue fan on side intake ,without tube.seagate harddrive fits perfect.has case speaker which antec 900 does not have.excellent value.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: im still waiting for rebate for antec 900.it will come.got rebate for 4 gigs of crucial ballistic tracer in record time.

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cornbread
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
2/8/2008 9:29:12 AM

Rating + 5 Brilliant


Pros: Great case with a lot of vantilation eventhough it is a mid size case. I built a gaming pc with full size board with 2 vid cards in SLI + vid cards have no fan built in still keeps gpu's 40C. and AMD Dual Core 5K 65W Black edition overclocked to some degree with as low as 10C on both cores

Cons: Kind of heavy and not as great as aluminums as far as temperature. P/S may not be sufficient if going with 3 HDD stripped + 2 vid cards + a lot of USB powered gadgets. I have experienced restarts, But gotta admit I pushed its limits.

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Jo Momma
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/4/2008 1:57:51 PM

Rating + 4 Very Nice


Pros: Simple yet elegant design. Case has nice air flow and i relatively quiet even on high fan speed. Power supply rocks - 380wts are pushing 1 MSI AM2 Mobo - ATI x800gt 256 - 2 gig ddr800 ram - 1 sata drive - 1 ide drive - 1 DVD-R/CD with no issues on power consumption.

Cons: As previously mentioned, removing the case is somewhat of a pain in the @!#@. The top lid just doesn't want to go back into place without a lot of work.

Other Thoughts: Even with the funky case lids, this is a nice little case for any Home office or even a low/mid range Gaming computer.

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Troy
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
2/1/2008 3:48:35 PM

Rating + 5 Excellent Desktop Case


Pros: I like the included 380W power supply, the 3-speed 120mm fan, the free flow hex grating protecting the fan, the air intake holes around the front of the case, and the vibration damping grommets and special screws for the hard disks. The all come together to make this case a worthwhile investment, especially when it goes on sale.

Cons: The way the case goes together is a little goofy (sides go on, the the top, then the top is held on with screws on the back corners), but it has never been a problem.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
1/31/2008 3:05:13 PM

Rating + 3 Not quite up to Antec's standards


Pros: Good included power supply which is plenty for most non-SLI/Crossfire systems. Generally good looking, and easy to assemble/work in. More space than a uATX case without being overly large.

Cons: Not as well-made as other Antec cases, even its' smaller sibling the NSK3480. The metal is thinner and stiff rubber hard drive grommets are used instead of soft silicone. It is more difficult to hid excess cables behind the motherboard tray. No fan/intake filters, and the front only takes one 80mm fan which doesn't even blow over the hard drive cage.

Other Thoughts: I've built a lot of systems in the NSK3480, Solo/P150, and P180/182, and this case is just not up to the level of those, in quality nor design. It is still a pretty good value, and can accommodate a lot more parts than the 3480. However, unless you are really budget-constrained, I would spend a few more bucks and get a Solo, which is better built, with more options, and looks better to boot.

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/28/2008 6:35:13 PM

Rating + 3 Should be cheaper!


Pros: light nice look and plenty on room.

Cons: dvd and harddrive spin up rattle sides of case.

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idiothater
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
1/19/2008 4:05:23 PM

Rating + 5 Typical Antec quality


Pros: Excellent overall quality, fairly quiet....Antec is the bomb!!

Cons: This is a mid tower case, people!!! If you want to be able to hide a VW Bug inside your CPU case, perhaps you should look into a rack based CPU instead of whinig about a cramped case!!!!!!

Other Thoughts: WHAT IS IT WITH YOU IDIOTS AND TYPING IN CAPS...HARD TO READ AND ANNOYING.

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yarg
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/17/2008 4:06:29 AM

Rating + 5 Quiet & No Nonsense


Pros: Love Antec cases, this one is no exception.

Did not plug the power LED in before first boot... Was trying to build a quiet computer, Passively cooled GPU and mobo. On first boot I thought I had done something wrong as there was no detectable noise coming from the computer, did not realize it was working until I looked up at the screen.

With my other computer anywhere in the room I have trouble hearing this one with my ear inches away from the back.

The air tube to the CPU lines up well with my mobo.

Standard Antec quality, came with all the screws you could possibly want; the perfect case for my needs.

Cons: Got a passively cooled graphics card, and with only the 120mm fan I am afraid it might not get the air circulation it deserves. Thinking about putting a 60mm fan in the front but dont want to ruin the quietness of the case.

Kind of small, but a perfect fit for everything I had so not much of a con >_> the mobo has under 1/2cm clearance on the top and bottom and is overhung by the hard drives.

Other Thoughts: Opening from the top is kind of weird and perhaps a bit more annoying if you only want to open 1 side of the case. However both sides of the case need to be removed to access all of the screws for the hard drives and optical drives, so the design actually makes some sense.

This case is probably not well suited for somebody who likes to tinker in their case every week or so, and definitely not for someone who needs a large Graphics card or more than 2 hard drives.

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build4fun
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
1/15/2008 7:53:30 PM

Rating + 5 Great


Pros: Very very quiet (lowest noise I have heard yet except for a water cooled). High quality, all parts included.

Cons: Odd design to open it up (but only annoying at most).

Other Thoughts: Great case+PSU for the money. Worth the extra few bucks over cheap cases, will pay (some) of itself off in lower electricity costs.

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N/A
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/15/2008 7:44:43 AM

Rating + 3 Good, but nothing special


Pros: This is a solidly built case. The chassis is steel, with the majority of edges rolled over to prevent cut wires and hands. The front bezel looks clean, yet plain, however it feels a little flimsy when taken apart.

Cons: The case is about 2 inches too short in the depth department. I've got a GForce 8600 GT which is long enough that I cannot use the bottom-most hard drive bay.

Other Thoughts: The PSU in this case is actually quite nice, although the cables may be a little long for the height of the case. The 120mm fan is adequate for all but the most aggressively overclocked systems. If not for the short depth and easily breakable bezel, I'd rate this case much higher.

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harryhoudini66
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/14/2008 5:37:04 PM

Rating + 5 Nice case at a good price


Pros: The price is just right for this case. It is made of aluminum and has enough space inside to work comfortably. The PSU is also Antec so you know you have quality.

Cons: I wish this was completely tooless. It has a weird design when it comes to removing the panels. You have to take the top off just to take the sides off. It could also use at least one more fan.

Other Thoughts: I used this for a build for a friend and they love it. Simple yet elegant design. Cooling is also great.

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/13/2008 11:31:33 AM

Rating + 2


Pros: Good price.

Cons: DOA power supply. this is the second earth 380 Antec DOA.

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sac
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/11/2008 3:51:12 PM

Rating + 2 Problem with HD Cage


Pros: Average case and probably good PSU for the price, except...

Cons: The hard drive cage is too wide to secure my hard drives (Seagate 7200.10 and an old PATA IBM drive). The cage is fitted with rubber grommets that are matched to some funky screws. The net result is that I can see the threaded stems between the inner sides of the HD cage and the sides of the drives, even when the screws are fully tightened. When mounted, I can easily wiggle the drives inside the cage.

Other Thoughts: I found the length of the case too small by about two inches. My mistake. A 12" x 9.6" motherboard is a tight fit in this case, and putting two of most kinds of video cards in with three hard drives will be impossible. I can say for sure that it is impossible with two Diamond Radeon HD3850's.

Thank you Newegg for an easy RMA.

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loserboy
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/11/2008 10:09:18 AM

Rating + 3 Decent


Pros: Exterior looks nice, well made front panel.

Cons: I don't think it's up to antec standards, for the cost i would have expected something nicer. it's a pretty tight fit getting the mobo in.

Other Thoughts: I've had nicer el-cheapo cases

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OldMusic
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
1/10/2008 6:34:39 AM

Rating + 2 Not Practical


Pros: Nice Looking case. Front USB ports a plus. Thought I would use it for a Windows Home Server build. Energy saving power supply a nice touch.

Cons: Using a mATX Gigabyte board. Tight squeeze for two Seagate hard drives and no room for a third due to the position of the power supply line to the motherboard.

Other Thoughts: Will install one or two more Antec fans.

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TD
Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
1/4/2008 9:22:59 AM

Rating + 4 Perfect everyday case


Pros: Cool, completely inaudible PSU with more than enough brawn and connectors to power an everyday build. Switchable three-speed 120mm rear exhaust fan. Beveled inside edges. Front connectors correctly labeled (which is actually kind of out of the ordinary in cases these days) Removable hard drive cage with rubber sound-dampening grommets. Beautiful piano black finish.

Cons: The "Advanced Air Chassis Guide" (i.e. Antec's fancy name for a plastic tube) doesn't line up with the processor, and seems to actually restrict airflow.

And, as other reviewers have stated, the wacky way this case opens is a definite con.

Other Thoughts: 4 eggs, for the fact that you must remove the top to remove the sides, the side air duct that hamper airflow, and for not including a front or side intake fan.

I cannot stress enough that a front fan is an absolute necessity, especially if you don't remove the "Advanced Air Guide" tube for whatever reason, or if you want to run an experiment and find out how hot a hard drive can get.

Otherwise, this easily has to be the best case for the money for a non-gaming build.

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ANHWizard
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/28/2007 11:03:11 AM

Rating + 4 Ok enough case


Pros: Most of the edges are beveled - so you are not accidentally donating blood to the technology dieties. :) The hard drive bays are grometted - reducing noise. The power supply and cooling fans are good quality. I have yet to see an Antec power supply fail in the field.

Cons: Some odd design choices. The side cooling tube doesn't line up with the CPU in most AMD boards. I replaced it with a 80 mm fan - it was fine.

I don't like having to pull off the top to pull off the side - BAD idea. Is it a show stopper? No.

Otherwise - a very solid case.

Other Thoughts: Been building PCs for a while now. Antec cases are slightly more expensive than the cheapest out there - but are generally worth it. This one is no exception. Lots of nice "little touches" made this case a joy to work with - for the most part. Properly labled cabling, all the right screws in sufficent quantities, and a rational layout made this case easy to work with.

Would I build an uber gaming rig in it? No. Not enough airflow. No hard drive cooling. Power supply is on the "light" side for any serious SLI rig.

Does it work fine for anything less than that? Yes. It is an imminently suitable case for building a good workstation or home office PC. More than enough cooling for "normal use" and the power supply can handle anything a normal person would throw at it.

So I give it a "Good" rating - because it does do what it is designed to do. It's not top of the line - but then again - it's not priced to be either...

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N/A
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/23/2007 11:08:46 AM

Rating + 5


Pros: Very quite. Case fan has adjustable speed

Cons: A 120mm power supply fan would be even better.

Other Thoughts: Wish Antec had some nice mid-level cases without supplies.

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brassmule
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
12/18/2007 9:15:29 PM

Rating + 5 One of my favorite cases


Pros: I love these cases. The off-set/raised edge nature of the front panel allows for excellent airflow through the bottom of the raised edge, as well as all along the left and right edges. Add the 80mm fan to the front and you have great airflow into the case, as well as around your HDD and optical drives. These cases are some of the coolest and quietest air-only computers I’ve ever built. Quiet 120mm rear fan. Reliable Antec power supply is underpowered for SLI systems, but great for your basic dual-core home and office users, and the look and feel of the case is very professional, perfect for office or home users, in other words. The USB ports are solid metal mounted, nothing flimsy there as in other cases. Antec really gets a lot of small things right in this case (like the soft blue glow from the around the power button).

Cons: It’s not perfect, regrettably. Having to remove the top before the side panel is kind of annoying, and there are some sharp edges related to how the top secures to the case. Proceed with caution here after the top is removed (these are the only “sharp” edges on the case, however). There is only one case fan up front which does not blow directly onto heat-producing HDDs. Get a case that has this or buy a separate HDD cooler ($5) if you value your data. The top-most of the side air ducts doesn’t line up perfectly with the AMD-based motherboards I’ve used. I’m not sure if it works better with Intel board layouts, but keep that in mind. Last but not least, I do feel these cases are a bit overpriced, but then again, so is everything else. You get what you pay for and this case is worth it in the end.

Other Thoughts: Other reviews have some complaints. Here we go: 1: It’s not a gamer’s case or PSU, so don’t knock it for not being one. Buy a different case. 2: The front panel is plastic. So what? Quality and sturdy, regardless. Don’t kick it hard and it won’t break. 3: Others have mentioned issues with Antec PSUs. I’ve never experienced this firsthand, and have used over a dozen Antec PSUs in my day, and I do trust them. Plus, if the PSU goes, it’s a great excuse to buy a newer, bigger one, with modular cabling and all that, right? 4: It’s never appropriate to shout your entire post, and then to double post an entire ALL CAPS post, complete with a different overall scores. You can immediately discount anything a person says who does not understand caps lock. 5: It’s 0.8mm rolled steel, as clearly stated on Antec’s own website, and clearly evidenced by physical inspection of the case. This case is NOT made of aluminum, as another reviewer erroneously stated.

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JAWS R.H. TECH.
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/13/2007 3:12:52 PM

Rating + 2 ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL?


Pros: 120 MM 3 SPEED FAN ,SIDE DUCT,AND POWER SUPPLY..."ALL IT HAS OF VALUE". WILL MAKE A GREAT EASY BAKE OVEN !!! AFTER YOU PULL OUT THE FAN AND POWER SUPPLY.

Cons: VERY SMALL ...POOR AIRFLOW!! THE FRONT IS BLOCKED BY PLASTIC THEREFOR AIR CAN NOT GO FROM FRONT TO BACK TO COOL COMPUTER PROPERLY. CLEANING WILL BE A NIGHTMARE .MUST TAKE OFF TOP TO ACCESS INSIDE .NOT BUILDER FRIENDLY. AWFUL DESIGN SHAMEFULL IT EVER HIT THE PRODUCT LINE FOR THIS COMPANY .VERY DISAPPOINTED...OVER SPRAY PAINT ON INSIDE PANELS VERY CHEAP...

Other Thoughts: THIS COMPANY MAKES GREAT POWER SUPPLYS .SOME OF THE BEST ! AND THE FAN IS GOOD. BUT THE CASE IS JUST JUNK ! I CANT BELIEVE ITS AN ANTEC CASE.REALLY POOR QUALITY... NOT USER FRIENDLY DESIGN AT ALL. REALLY STUNNED... "WHAT THE " CANT BELIEVE THEY PUT THERE NAME ON IT.WHAT ARE THEY THINKING? OR ARE THEY ? MY TIME HAS VALUE IF YOURS DOES DONT WASTE IT ON THIS CASE...I HOPE THIS CASE DOES NOT REFLECT ON THERE POWER SUPPLYS.IF YOU LIVE ON THE NORTH POLE YOUR SHIP HAS COME IN... GRRRRR ... MAD ? NOT ME... MAYBE, A LIL BIT.. ;(

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JAWS R.H. TECH.
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/13/2007 2:27:57 AM

Rating + 1 POOR QUALITY


Pros: JUST GOT IT AND DONT LIKE IT AT ALL ITS VERY SMALL AND FRONT HAS POOR AIRFLOW INTAKE. METAL IS CHEAP, TAKING IT APART IS NOT USER FRIENDLY. IM STUNNED! ANTEC WOULD EVEN PUT IT OUT, WITH THERE NAME ON IT...OTHER MAKERS ARE PUTTING OUT EASY TO USE AND FUNCTIONAL CASES ANTEC USED TO BE THE KING OF QUALITY, EASY BUILD CASES IM REALLY AMAZED AT THIS PIECE OF JUNK...PERHAPS THEY SHOULD CHECK THERE QUALITY CONTROL OR MARKETING PEOPLE WITH A COLD SHOWER AND YOUR FIRED LETTER. MY TIME HAS VALUE AND I WOULDNT WASTE YOUR TIME IF IT DOES TOO .THIS IS THE KINDA CASE THAT IS GENERIC WITH A NO NAME BRAND BARE BONES AND CHEAP.SHAMEFULL GOOD THING I CANT SWEAR CAUSE IT A PIECE OF (FILL IT IN)... :(

Cons: SMALL....POOR AIR FLOW FROM THE FRONT... ONLY 2 USB FRONT PORTS WAS PAINTED WITH SPRAY PAINT AND CAN SEE OVER SPRAY ON DOORS CHEAP AND VERY SAD PIECE OF METAL HAVE TO REMOVE TOP AND SIDES MAKES A BUILD A HARDER THAN NEEDED .NO ROOM.. THIN METAL.. WANT TO BURN YOUR NEW COMPUTER UP QUICK HAVE AT IT ..

Other Thoughts: I HAVE SAID ANTEC IS A GOOD COMPANY PERHAPS THEY ARE BUT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WORTH WHAT THEY ARE ADVERTISING THE PSU IVE NOT YET TESTED I HAVE A PI80 CAME WITH NO SPEAKER CALLED ANTEC AND I QUOTE FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE"O WE DONT PUT SPEAKERS IN OUR CASES ANYMORE"THIS ONE HAS A SMALL ONE SO THEY LIED TO ME. NOT GOOD .. THAT MAKES ME TICKED OFF I WROTE THERE POWER SUPPLYS ARE GREAT AND IM SURE THIS ONE IS TOO BUT THE CASE IS JUST A WASTE .VERY DISSAPOINTED WOULD MAKE A AGREAT EASY BAKE OVEN FOR A KID. NOT, A NEW COMPUTER. THE COST AND TIME OF SEEING IF I CAN RETURN IT ADDS TO THE BAD MIX IVE BUILT QUITE A FEW COMPUTERS AND ANTEC POWER SUPPLYS ARE ALL I USE. I HOPE THIS CASE DOES NOT REFLECT WHAT THERE DOING NOW WITH THERE POWER SUPPLYS

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Blues
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
12/9/2007 11:00:58 AM

Rating + 5 Good Case


Pros: It is small enough for a normal PC tower and inside large enough to work in. Nearly silent even with a CD or DVD in the computer.

Cons: Fan speed control is a switch inside the tower and it lacks a front 80 fan. The price is a little high I wish the sold it with out the PSU.

Other Thoughts: I didn't use the PSU as I have had 3 bad Antec PSUs in the past. I have only used 3 Antec PSUs so I will not be using them. I can't tell you if the one in this is good or bad I just won't try it. Besides it wasn't the proper wattage for my build.

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mostlyprudent
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
11/29/2007 2:37:00 PM

Rating + 4 Nice Deal


Pros: Quiet (Virtually Silent w/ fan set to low); Good air flow; simple and attractive designe; effecient PSU; great quality for the price.

Cons: Only one CON for me at this price (and it is the reason it gets 4 eggs) you have to remove the top to remove either side panel. Maybe there the case is sturdier as a result, but it drives me crazy.

Other Thoughts: Built the following system for my dad:
E2160; Gigabuy DS3L; 2 GB DDR800, Seagate 7200.10 500 GB; Radeon X1550, DVD drive, floppy and USB Card reader

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Master of Frotz
Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
11/28/2007 8:35:06 AM

Rating + 5 Very good case


Pros: Good construction and design. Power supply is excellent and very quiet. Rear 120mm fan is also very quiet and has a little fan controller on it -- nice touch. I've made a very quiet system with this enclosure.

Cons: Smaller than I was expecting. The interior is a tight fit for an ATX motherboard, but I didn't have any serious problems working inside the case. Also, the front panel is plastic rather than metal. Neither of these warrant taking off a star/egg, however.

Other Thoughts: With a price break then in effect and a promotional discount, I got this at a killer low price. Woohoo!

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N/A
Tech Level: average
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
10/20/2007 1:00:25 PM

Rating + 4 Good Attractive Case


Pros: This case is actually aluminium -- which is lighter than steel (i.e. better).

Attractive case-- some nice touches but still "adult" looking.

Cons: Just a basic case as far as the inside goes. No extra help with running cables. No removable drive brackets. Just a touch too small.

Other Thoughts: There are some problems with Antec power supplies and Asus motherboards.

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pucci821
Tech Level: high
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
9/22/2007 6:30:42 AM

Rating + 4 great case


Pros: plan simple design, looks great, black case

Cons: I have big hands so fitting everything in was a little tough wish it had a removable motherboard tray

Other Thoughts: Built for a customer of mine and he's very happy with case. I notice after I purchase Newegg no longer had them so for now I can't buy anymore but hopefully Newegg will pick up some more soon.

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