Antec Releases the "One" PC Case for Budget-minded Builds

[rex86]

kudos to Antec for producing cheap really nice looking case for budget builds! I don't know about the quality of the cases since I've never actually seen on or read a review.

 

[CaedenV]

[citation][nom]jhansonxi[/nom]I dislike the PSU intake on the bottom. Obviously won't work on a carpeted floor. It would also have problems on a desk where mouse pads, papers, and cables are pushed up against the bottom or slide underneath. A sideways mount with the intake through the side would be better.[/citation]
On the contrary, you mount the PSU upside-down if you are on carpet and then it acts as an extra case fan taking internal air out of the case. Plus the PSU (hopefully the heavies component of your computer) will be at the bottom of the case instead of the top, making the whole thing less likely to be tipped over. I have a minimum of fans in my computer, so I do this even though I am not on carpet to help just a little bit with airflow; But if you are building a little monster where you are pulling wattage at or above what your PSU is rated for then pulling fresh air from the outside is a huge help to keeping things cool and running smooth.
Besides, you should not have your computer on the floor anyways, even getting a PC 6-12 inches off the floor will cut down about 1/2 of the dust that goes through the system.

 

[noblerabbit]

[citation][nom]mikeangs2004[/nom]It doesn't even fit a long graphics card.[/citation]

you don't 'need' a budget case for your 'long' graphics card.

you need an Antec Twelve Hundred,

/firstworldproblems

 

[supall]

[citation][nom]jimmysmitty[/nom]True but you should never have yor PC on carpet anyways.One thing I don't like, and it seems to be this way with all of Antecs cases, is the HDD mounts. Always in the older and harder to get to forward position instead of the side mount, like in all the Corsair and pretty much all CM cases or other high end cases. Even the high end Antec cases have this (902, DF-85).Its not bad looking, I just dislike some things.[/citation]

Not always. The Antec P280 uses a side mount for the HD drives.

 

[southernshark]

[citation][nom]jimmysmitty[/nom]True but you should never have yor PC on carpet anyways..[/citation]

Really? That's news to me. I've ran PCs almost continuously on carpet since 1979. I've never experienced a problem.

But of course this advice comes from America where there are always 1000 new rules that all of us should have known, instead of manufacturers just making things that work in the first place.

 

[slabbo]

$55 dollars for a case, wouldn't put it in the "budget" area, especially when you can find a much cheaper case with similar features. If you got a mircocenter store near you, take a look at their cases on sale in their ad. You can get a really good one with plenty of cooling features for ~$30-$40.

 

[Usersname]

They've a way to catch up with Bitfenix. Looks like they use the same Chinese fabrication works, though.

 

[aaron88_7]

[citation][nom]southernshark[/nom]I've ran PCs almost continuously on carpet since 1979. I've never experienced a problem.[/citation]
Other than looking like a cheap ass who refuses to buy a decent computer desk?

 

[Onus]

This looks like a nice case; one I'll seriously consider. The side bulge for cable space is notable.
Incidentally, I have my primary PC under my computer desk, on a plywood board to keep it off the carpet. Only my secondary is actually on the desk; a PC-Q08R that fits easily behind the monitors.

 

[dark_lord69]

I got my Antec 300 for less than $55...

 

[thechief73]

Nice case, but it also has a few drawbacks as some have pointed out. I REALLY like the black interior, I also like the side mount drive bays(just facing the other way) and the cable management. Antec if you could add those features to the 300, I would be one happy builder then.

I love Antec, I have used their PSU's in he past and a couple of their case's(Using 300 Illusion now), But in my eye's this is kinda fail, solely based on price. If someone is looking for a budget case their are other options at far to similar prices, that is if you are will to shop around and maybe wait for a deal. Now if retailers bring it down from $55 to maybe $30, now that's a competitive budget case. But one thing if for sure Antec is giving builders ALOT of different case options at very fair prices.

I have bought two Antec 300 Illusion case over the past few years and I paid $40 shipped for each.

Side Note: I personally do not care for the looks of the 300-2, but if they could Frankenstein some of its features into a standard 300/Illusion, that would be awesome.

 

[sykozis]

As usual.....Tom's is late to the party. TPU reported this on Feb 8....Newegg had it listed on Feb 4....

[citation][nom]boju[/nom]correct me if im wrong but it looks all messed up. theres no bottom fan? Just the top! and the psu is the wrong way around.. Where’s the psu intake fan that suppose to be on top? Can’t see it, might be the picture quality. What’s going on lol?[/citation]
The case accommodates 1 front intake, 1 bottom intake, 1 top exhaust, 1 rear exhaust and 1 side mounted fan The case is designed for the PSU to be installed with the fan facing downward toward it's own intake vent.

[citation][nom]jimmysmitty[/nom]True but you should never have yor PC on carpet anyways.One thing I don't like, and it seems to be this way with all of Antecs cases, is the HDD mounts. Always in the older and harder to get to forward position instead of the side mount, like in all the Corsair and pretty much all CM cases or other high end cases. Even the high end Antec cases have this (902, DF-85).Its not bad looking, I just dislike some things.[/citation]
The drives are installed from the side of the case. You can't see it because the drives are installed from the backside of the case. It's done this way for better cable management.

 

[Onus]

Even Antec's site doesn't say; but how thick is the material? Is it the same .8mm the Sonatas use, or is it something more flimsy? If it is the heavier-weight material, that clearly justifies (at least to me) its higher price, because it will be very solid and durable, and less prone to noisy vibration in use.

 

[kjsfnkwl]

This is gorgeous. In my opinion, 2 fans is more than enough, and I prefer not to have perforations covering the side of my case. I will buy this case for my next build.

 

[kjsfnkwl]

[citation][nom]kjsfnkwl[/nom]This is gorgeous. In my opinion, 2 fans is more than enough, and I prefer not to have perforations covering the side of my case. I will buy this case for my next build.[/citation]
I just looked, and there is in fact a gratuitous side fan slot. What a turn off. Well, I guess I'll just stick with my silverstone ps05b.

 

[ceh4702]

Looks like a nice case. I dont get the appeal to painting the inside black. It seems like it would just be darker when you look inside the case. I am currently using the Antec 300. Mine came with the Antec 430 watt Basiq power supply. I think it cost $69.99 with the power supply with free shipping from newegg. It was a limited time offer. Costs more now.

Black on the inside just looks ugly to me. This is my opinion and I am sticking to it. Maybe cases should have lights that come on when you open the side?