Antec® has long been known as one of the top two or three case builders in the world amongst "Computer Enthusiasts." As of late, Antec's emphasis has shifted away from that of building a case that is designed solely for performance to more of a blend of performance coupled with quieter and less obtrusive operation. Antec, like many of its competitors, has endeavored to accomplish this task by moving to fewer yet larger fans that move more air but are substantially quieter than their smaller counterparts.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
IMPRESSIONS & CONCLUSION
The Antec®P150 is without a doubt one of the finest midtower cases on the market today. Although very good to excellent in most respects the case does have a few negatives. The MSRP for the P150 is $180.00 although many retailers have it priced in the $140 range and several vendors are currently offering a $25 rebate bring the case down into the $115 range which is certainly more palatable.
The case performed impeccably cooling my test system the best of any case I've ever owned or reviewed; and doing so in the quietest manner I've yet to find. The "Quiet Enthusiasts" would probably argue that it could be made substantially quieter by running less fans at lower voltages, but not without sacrificing the cooling performance I've come to expect.
I should also mention that the case is exceptionally heavy for it's size, weighing in at 25.3 lbs. without any additional components. Fully loaded it's closer to 40 lbs. With the weight comes added rigidity that certainly helps to enhance the system's quiet performance.
Pros:
+ Stylish and eloquent design
+ Excellent cooling performance
+ Extremely quiet operation
+ Beautiful high-gloss paint job
+ Excellent component fit and finish
+ Advanced cable management system
Cons:
- MSRP is high
- No removable motherboard tray
- No option to purchase the case without the included power supply
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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Sound-deadening side and top panels reduce noise
- 120mm TriCool™ selectable-speed fan (installed) – allows you to optimize cooling and quietness
- High Efficiency 430-Watt ATX12V v2.2 Neo HE power supply
- Quiet, energy-efficient operation (up to 85%) reduces power consumption and saves you money
- Precise ±3% power regulation
- Dedicated power circuitry delivers more reliable output
- Triple +12V outputs isolate CPU power circuits from other peripherals
- Universal Input (100 – 240 VAC) with Active PFC
- Advanced cable management reduces system clutter and improves internal airflow
- Integrated cable organizers help keep your system neat
- 4 removable HDD bays; or use optional HDD suspension system (included) for up to 3 hard drives
- Front-mounted ports for easy multimedia connections
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®, i.Link®)
- Audio In and Out
- Removable side panel with easy-access thumb screws
- Removable front bezel for easy access to drive bays
- Blue LEDs on front for Power On and HD indicators
- Fits Micro ATX (9.6" x 9.6") and Standard ATX (12"x 9.6") motherboards
- Dimensions: 17"(H) x 8.1"(W) x 18.5"(D) 43,0cm (H) x 20,5cm (W) x 46,8cm (D)
IMPRESSIONS & CONCLUSION
The Antec®P150 is without a doubt one of the finest midtower cases on the market today. Although very good to excellent in most respects the case does have a few negatives. The MSRP for the P150 is $180.00 although many retailers have it priced in the $140 range and several vendors are currently offering a $25 rebate bring the case down into the $115 range which is certainly more palatable.
The case performed impeccably cooling my test system the best of any case I've ever owned or reviewed; and doing so in the quietest manner I've yet to find. The "Quiet Enthusiasts" would probably argue that it could be made substantially quieter by running less fans at lower voltages, but not without sacrificing the cooling performance I've come to expect.
I should also mention that the case is exceptionally heavy for it's size, weighing in at 25.3 lbs. without any additional components. Fully loaded it's closer to 40 lbs. With the weight comes added rigidity that certainly helps to enhance the system's quiet performance.
Pros:
+ Stylish and eloquent design
+ Excellent cooling performance
+ Extremely quiet operation
+ Beautiful high-gloss paint job
+ Excellent component fit and finish
+ Advanced cable management system
Cons:
- MSRP is high
- No removable motherboard tray
- No option to purchase the case without the included power supply
For the complete review visit Bjorn3D
