Ant ESports CV100 cabinet

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Pimpom

Forerunner
I'm collecting the components for a new build for a close friend who has always relied on me for his hardware requirements. I've already selected these items -
Ryzen 7 9700X
MSI Pro B650-VC WiFi II (full ATX)
RTX 4070
XPG Core Reactor 750W (80+ Gold)
etc. etc.

I had my eye on Ant Esports CV100 for the cabinet, mainly for the looks and full ATX size.

Then it occurred to me that the owner might want to place things like paper, a flatbed scanner, etc. on the top of the cabinet, and that would obstruct air passage through the top. I haven't seen the cabinet up close, so I don't know if there are other pathways for airflow, perhaps via the right side or the bottom.

If anyone is familiar with this cabinet, can you please share your thoughts?

Notes:
The CPU is a low-power type (65W TDP) and will not be overclocked
The PSU is a high-efficiency type and will operate at well under half power, and so will not produce a lot of heat.
That leaves the GPU as the main source of heat.
 
The quality, build and longevity of that cabinet will be questionable. Unless it is a budget restriction, personally I would go with a more well known brand
 
Thanks for the reply but I'm not sure what you mean by longevity of the cabinet. I assembled close to 200 PCs for my clients, mostly from 2002 - 2012, many of them with cabinets costing 0.9 to 1.5k. They all outlived the other components. The cabinet I'm using right now cost me about 1k back in 2007 or 2008. I've upgraded the insides several times but the cabinet is still going strong.
 
And I have had experience specifically with Ant cases and their other products. There is a reason why they come cheap. And I need not point the fallacy in comparing the stuff you get now with something 10 years back. It is another thing if you are just considering them to be metal housings.
Anyways it is your friend after all and you have the experience of assembling 200 pcs. Now that you have made me realize I have wasted my time, I will see myself out.
 
I apologise if I offended you by presenting my POV.
I'm certainly aware that not all cabinets are created equal. Not the physical dimensions, air flow, quality of materials, finishing, aesthetics, personal taste, convenience of access, etc. etc.

Anyway, my question was about the air flow.
 
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