Antec PERFORMANCE TX TX1050B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply

Pros: I already wrote a review on this case but wanted to update it. Huge amount of space in this case with superior cooling capabilities. If your looking to buy this case, buy the 92mm fan that goes in the chassis and 3 80mm fans to fill the spots designed for them.The airflow is amazing. I've never overclocked my CPU because it always ran a bit hot and I was afraid to. I just overclocked my P4 2.8/ 800 FSB to 3390 Mhz, so basically 3.4 and it's idleing at 32-33 Celcius....amazing....I HIGHLY recommend this case for anyone who wants superior cooling and rock solid quality.

Cons: The front door I guess is a little flimsy if you compare it to the rest of the case. I've ordered 2 of these bad boys and both cases arrived fine. So if that's holding you back I wouldn't let it, you'll be missing out on the best cases you can buy for this kind of money.

Overall Review: I couldn't be any happier. After cranking my CPU to a 3.4 and running cooler than it ever has, even cooler than stock 2.8 in my other case AND saving the money I was going to spend to upgrade my CPU, I think I'm more than pleased. Now I have the money to upgrade my video card and savor the life of my P4/AGP system for another year or 2 before dropping a bundle building another PC.

Pros: Beautiful case! Solidly built and offers plenty of room for all the drives you need, as well as plenty of cooling capacity - pick up 3 80mm fans and 1 92mm fan when purchasing. You'll put two 80mm's in the front - they just snap right in - the vent filter is see-thru, which is perfect for LEDs. Case comes with a rear-mounted 3-speed 120mm exhasut. The Power light on the case is blue, so you may want to color-coordinate. 500 watt PSU gets the job done. Connent-what-you-need power cables rock. I noticed negative comments concerning the 5.25 bay cover - it's not flimsy in any regard. Make sure you have the right I/O panel for your mobo - fortunaley I was transferring components from my previous case and switched it out. Completley in love with Antec products. This one's expensive, but gives you everything you'll need.

Cons: None whatsoever.

Pros: Nice case well layed out. Good air flow.Door doesn't look cheap to me and I have no trouble with it.Very nice power supply with covered removable connectors.

Cons: If you are going to include a 92mm size side door cpu duck, then include a fan. Who has a 92mm fan laying around. Its usually either 80 or 120.

Overall Review: Buy it you'll like it. Oh and buy a 92mm fan for the cpu duck while your at it.

Pros: The case is very roomy, everything is where it should be. Power supply is awesome, comes ready for 24 or 20 pin ATX. If you are willing to roll the dice on whether you get one with a good door as I did, buy it! Other than the door being weak, this is the best case I have ever owned.

Cons: Very poor door design. Yes its cool it swings out 270 degrees, thats if you don't break it off first. It is very flimsy.

Overall Review: I would have given this case a 5 if the door was a little stronger. It is a great case with a weak door.

Pros: Great solid case - Great modular power supply

Cons: Door arrived with broken hinge like all the other rest

Overall Review: NewEgg was not easy to work with on this matter. They wanted the entire case returned. They initially were going to send me a door but then called back and stated they cant do that any more - One Month later an Antec shipped a new door and hinge

Comments: Awesome case with great cooling (after buying the optional fans,it only comes with the one rear fan), I prefered the front door design on my previous Antec Perfomance Plus 1080 AMG case but its not a big deal, The extra cooling (cpu cooling duct ,large rear exhaust fan) and updated & more powerful powersupply make up for it ,Plus the bright blue Power & HDD lights are a nice touch.I Just built a new AMD X2 4800+ / 7800GTX setup and its keeping everything nice and cool. Highly recommended.

Pros: Nice roomy case with a 500watt psu, good for most applications.

Cons: Case arrived with a busted front door. I finally fixed it thanks to an idea posted here by (magnebula) within' the reviews :) The two tiny pins (attached on case front) that the door hinge fits on were both busted. I drilled 1/16 holes where the pins were and then took small paneling nails that were a tad bigger, heated them up and slid them in the holes. Afterwards, I superglued them for extra strength. Other pieces that held the door shut were also broken but I just superglued them and thier fine now.

Overall Review: I bought this from NewEgg on Nov/22/06 and now Im finally reviewing it :) Other than the flimsy front door, this case is pretty decent. If any Antec sales people happen to read this..... Please bring back the old mid tower case designs. No front door, no special lighting and just basic front and rear fans ;)

Pros: Great case, very large pleanty of room for even 2 video cards and fans everywhere (several 120mm ones) very nice, pleanty of spots to put fans (several 80mm in front and 92mm on side) PSU that comes with it handels almost anything, pleanty of wattage (unless you are running tons of stuff)

Cons: it it pretty dull and all black, you can lighten it up a little but its still pretty boring.

Overall Review: the door itself is plastic, but somewhat sturdy, its the little nobs that hold it in place that break off. I would get it again.