• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

How does the Antec 300's face panel look after dust accumulates?

T

tracerit

Senior member
I'm deciding if I should go with the Antec Mini P180, Antec Solo, or Antec 300 case. I like the look fo the Mini P180 but not a fan of doors as I like to be able to easily turn the computer on. I would also have to get a new motherboard too.

The solo is nice but its drawback are the 92cm fans in front. The 300 kind of fixes that but i'm not a fan of the heavily meshed front face and the way the hard drives are mounted without noise reduction.

I'm leaning more towards the Solo, then the 300 but I would really like to convince myself to go with the 300. HOw does the face panel look once dust gets settled in? I vacuum the house once every other week and I'll probably drop by the case and suck some of that dust out.

NOTE: I'm not referring to the fan filter, but the actual front panel of the case, which almost acts like a filter.
 
I just built three units with the Sonata Plus. I placed one 92 mm tricool DBB fan in the front of each. Running the rear 120 mm and the front one on low. It runs cool, is very silent and I like it. The Solo is identical but without the PS, so you can customize. I also have a brand new mini P180 case sitting at home - for a later HT build. What is the specific concern with the two 92 mm fans?
 
If you vacuum regularly it will be fine, my only concern with the cases like this is noise. A mesh case like the 1200, 900 and 300 will allow you to hear all the fans, an enclosed case is much more quiet.
 
why not consider antec 900, I think they got better filters. As for the hidden on/off button P180 problem, I got a P182, I placed a old old mouse on the PS2 mouse plug and use BIOS's turn on machine with mouse. You can also do this with keyboard, but I often hit it somehow by accident.
 
Aren't 92mm fans louder? and having two of them. Are sleeve fans quieter than ball bearing fans?

Yeah, I'm also wondering about the nosie with the 300 with the nearly exposed front.

I don't want to spend too much on the case, $40 max. I spent $80 on the Antec P180 Mini because newegg had it on sale a month ago but I can't return it now.

Why can't they make the SOLO with two 120mm fans, power supply on the bottom and with an all black face 😛
 
Originally posted by: tracerit


Yeah, I'm also wondering about the nosie with the 300 with the nearly exposed front.
Click to expand...

Antec 300 doesn't come with any front mounted fans, so those will have to be bought separately by you. So, if you want quietness, then get two 800-1000 rpm 120mm fans and it will be very quiet.
 
So I went ahead and bought the SOLO and two Antec 92mm TriCool fans. With everything installed, it's a bit louder than my old Sonata II. I'm thinking about just using one 92mm fan in the front.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top