Antec P160 Questions

[AlCaponeJr]

Hi all - thinking of getting the P160 for my new build. I would get the P180, but I don't like machines with doors in the front.

2 questions:
1) I'm thinking of getting the Enermax EG565P-VE FMA (24P) 535W PSU. Anyone using this combination of case/CPU - anything I should watch out for? - physical fit, cooling, wires not reaching, etc. (I'll be getting the ASUS A8N-SLI premium mobo)

2) Also, I like those color-coordinated face-plates for DVD drives and floppy drives - in reality do they work well - is it as simple as taking off the stock faceplate and putting these on? I would hate to end up with a nice looking case and some ugly white plastic looking drives...

Thanks!

 

[milleron]

By all means, get the P180. The door swings back 270°. If you don't like doors, just leave it permanently folded back along the side of the case. If you don't like that, the hinges are plastic, and you should be able to just snap the door out of them and store it someplace else. The front of the P180 looks very nice, indeed, with the door opened and out of the way.

Ron

 

[AlCaponeJr]

Anyone have the answers to my questions?

 

[rforum]

The P160 silver faceplates are connected to the case front not to the drives. Just recess the drives when installing (holes on the side of drive fit cage holes fine for this in my case). For the floppy I believed I removed the faceplate that came with the drive. I believe the faceplate of my DVD was left on. The silver faceplate connected to the case front is pushed open when the DVD drawer opens and retracts automatically when the drawer closes. Setup was pretty easy, and yes they work great for me.