Does anyone here have the Antec One case?

[lsquare]

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=67322&vpn=ONE&manufacture=Antec&promoid=1315

I haven't seen any reviews for this case and that's probably because it's brand new. Any comments on the performance and sound level of this case?

 

[lehtv]

Probably very well built and functional like Antec's other mid towers. Hopefully the toolless drive bay system works well, usually their cases use screws.

Techpowerup has a preview of the case: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Antec/ONE_Preview/

It has two 120mm fans, top and rear, just like Antec 300. The fans have switches for low and high RPM.

 

[lsquare]

Any more comments on this case? I just read that the expansion slots will remain exposed once the plates are removed. That's pretty disappointing news.

 

[billyb0b]

i like it!

 

[T_Yamamoto]

i dont know anything about this case, but every case has their flaws.

 

[lsquare]

i dont know anything about this case, but every case has their flaws.

I know, but I'm looking for some general comments on whether this case is worth the price or not.

 

[lsquare]

i like it!

No additional comments?

 

[lehtv]

Antec website lists 5 reviews for the case so far. Bizarrely, I don't see any links to the actual reviews.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

I know, but I'm looking for some general comments on whether this case is worth the price or not.

Would rather go with the Source 210, HAF 912, or the Antec 300 with that kind of money (dont know if theyre the same price)

 

[ppbuilder]

I've done one build in it, and I have another on order. Excellent case for the money, quieter than I thought it would be. The build I just completed was with an ATX board, it's very tight, I'll just be using this case for mATX builds in the future. The only ding I have against it is the lack of a routing hole at the top of the motherboard tray for the 8 pin. I think that the slot for the mid mounting SSD position is very clever, no screws required, and the m4 I used fit snuggly. I monitored the i3 for a couple of days, and it stayed right around 29c. Keep in mind that it doesn't come with a front fan to cool mechanical drives.

With that being said, this is my go to case for entry level builds (mATX) until something better comes along. Antec clearly stepped up to compete with Corsair, IMO, this is a better case than the 300R.

 

[lehtv]

Techpowerup's review of the case, published today: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Antec/ONE/