Antec Three Hundred?

[Jschmuck2]

So, I haven't really seen anything on here about this case. Seems like a pretty good deal at around 50 bucks.

Whatcha think?

 

[WoodButcher]

Personally I like it and think it would do for a great mod. I prefer simple cases but I do want a motherboard tray w/ a little room behind or removable. Hard to tell from what I've seen of it but that was the only bitch I would have. I'd buy it.

 

[I4AT]

Looks nice, I wish it had a perforated CPU duct though, I wouldn't feel comfortable trying to cut one in myself. If it ever goes on sale with a rebate I'd definitely pick one up.

 

[AmberClad]

I honestly think the CM 590, which looks similar, is a better overall case. The 300 lacks flexibility because while it looks like it has 9x 5.25" bays, it actually only has 3 (the top 3 ones). It also lacks tool-less bays and cable management features, if I recall correctly from the reviews I've seen.

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I honestly think the CM 590, which looks similar, is a better overall case. The 300 lacks flexibility because while it looks like it has 9x 5.25" bays, it actually only has 3 (the top 3 ones). It also lacks tool-less bays and cable management features, if I recall correctly from the reviews I've seen.

I looked into both the Antec 300 and the Cooler Master Centurion 590 when I was getting a new case just a few weeks ago. The Antec 300 seemed very basic with what they included. There were no rubber mounts on the hard drive bays and the overall interior felt cramped compared to the 590 (this was a first person view at at Fry's B&M). The only tool-less feature actually worth using in the Cooler Master Centurion would be the expansion slot ones. The drive mounting mechanism is flimsy so I ended up using screws anyway. I took both cases pretty much apart in the store and it just felt like the Centurion was the better thought out of the two.

 

[imported_Irse]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I honestly think the CM 590, which looks similar, is a better overall case. The 300 lacks flexibility because while it looks like it has 9x 5.25" bays, it actually only has 3 (the top 3 ones). It also lacks tool-less bays and cable management features, if I recall correctly from the reviews I've seen.

I looked into both the Antec 300 and the Cooler Master Centurion 590 when I was getting a new case just a few weeks ago. The Antec 300 seemed very basic with what they included. There were no rubber mounts on the hard drive bays and the overall interior felt cramped compared to the 590 (this was a first person view at at Fry's B&M). The only tool-less feature actually worth using in the Cooler Master Centurion would be the expansion slot ones. The drive mounting mechanism is flimsy so I ended up using screws anyway. I took both cases pretty much apart in the store and it just felt like the Centurion was the better thought out of the two.

Can a filter be placed under the PSU to eliminate excess dust and other things that might get sucked into the PSU?

 

[Zepper]

Pretty much on the small side of the mid-tower range at only 18x18 or so... I'd probably end up being unhappy with anything that small. OTOH, it might be just the cuppa for someone looking for compact. Pretty space-inefficient in the HDD bays too - only 6 HDDs in roughly six half-height bays (IOW, six optical drive height bays) of space - most drive cages could fit 8 HDDs in that space or six HDDs plus another 5" bay would have been better for me. I need a minimum of four 5" bays plus two external floppy bays for my system, so no way would the 300 work for me.

.bh.

 

[geokilla]

Here is a mini review on the Antec Three Hundred. link

Seems to be a good product, but I guess there's better out there. However, for under $60 it's a pretty good deal. I suggest you look at it in person to figure out which case you want. I'd consider the Three Hundred since I like the design of this over the CM 690.

 

[RallyMaster]

Originally posted by: Irse

Originally posted by: RallyMaster

Originally posted by: AmberClad
I honestly think the CM 590, which looks similar, is a better overall case. The 300 lacks flexibility because while it looks like it has 9x 5.25" bays, it actually only has 3 (the top 3 ones). It also lacks tool-less bays and cable management features, if I recall correctly from the reviews I've seen.

I looked into both the Antec 300 and the Cooler Master Centurion 590 when I was getting a new case just a few weeks ago. The Antec 300 seemed very basic with what they included. There were no rubber mounts on the hard drive bays and the overall interior felt cramped compared to the 590 (this was a first person view at at Fry's B&M). The only tool-less feature actually worth using in the Cooler Master Centurion would be the expansion slot ones. The drive mounting mechanism is flimsy so I ended up using screws anyway. I took both cases pretty much apart in the store and it just felt like the Centurion was the better thought out of the two.

Can a filter be placed under the PSU to eliminate excess dust and other things that might get sucked into the PSU?

As far as I can see, there are no fan mounting screws located under Centurion 590 so mounting a filter might be tricky but I'm sure someone will cook up something.

Originally posted by: geokilla
Here is a mini review on the Antec Three Hundred. link

Seems to be a good product, but I guess there's better out there. However, for under $60 it's a pretty good deal. I suggest you look at it in person to figure out which case you want. I'd consider the Three Hundred since I like the design of this over the CM 690.

Yes, definitely look at a case in person before you buy anything. I had a good selection of cases to choose from besides the two mentioned above including the CM Centurion 690, CM Cosmos and Thermaltake M9.

 

[Zepper]

just about any grille can be filtered with some foam AC filter material and some self-stick Velcro hooks.

.bh.