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I love it as I'm one of those users who can't deal with some of the length problems associated with the P-180.
It would look nice sitting next to a Samsung 193P.
I'm in.....
It would look nice sitting next to a Samsung 193P.
I'm in.....
I think I want this case, but not for $180. It better be around $100 or else Antec will seriously have one angry customer!
Why is it funny? I want the case and it's not feasible to buy it for $180. It's not fair and Antec should lower the price to maintain economies of scale. Constitutions are involved here!
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That case is pissa. Finally, they figured that out using a total of four 5 1/4 bays, with one 3 1/2 adapter, is way better than the usual three 5 1/4 + two 3 1/2.
If only it didn't look a little too...Cupertino. The exposed front plugs and HDD light are blemishes. The stealth bays don't seem to be removable, even to a lower slot. Black, gray and silver boxes would be nice.
People that say the P150 is generic obviously didn't bother to read the article before speaking. Why not get a Lian-Li? Because they're loud, and this is quiet. Duh.
People that want a $100 case and $75 PS, would do pretty well with this case. People that want a $100 case + PS can always pick up a Sonata 2.
If only it didn't look a little too...Cupertino. The exposed front plugs and HDD light are blemishes. The stealth bays don't seem to be removable, even to a lower slot. Black, gray and silver boxes would be nice.
People that say the P150 is generic obviously didn't bother to read the article before speaking. Why not get a Lian-Li? Because they're loud, and this is quiet. Duh.
People that want a $100 case and $75 PS, would do pretty well with this case. People that want a $100 case + PS can always pick up a Sonata 2.
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So do like I've done with virtually every included PSU I've ever had:
Sell it and recoup some of your initial investment!
Antec PSU's sell quickly, and for decent money, either in forum classifieds, or on ebay.
Thought i might copy a post from another thread about my thoughts on the P150 having not seen this:
I like it and I'd probably get it. For me:
+ve regards P180
- Smaller
- Better looks (but see -ve of no case door)
- Very good cooling where it's a real step above the 3700 series. Also, I really like the idea of dual 92mm as if you have multipled hardrives they can be collectively better cooled while more air reaches your other components (but still see -ve of not as good thermals as P180)
- Better/easier cable management because for the positioning of the PSU (but see not as good thermals as P180)
- Pretty good PSU included although not arguably the best - it's pretty nice for those who need a new PSU. (Although perhaps the output voltages could be closer) Also, if hot air was ducted out of the back from the CPU and with a rear exhaust GPU solution, the PSU's efficiency could be improved as it has to deal with less efficiency sapping heat.
-ve regards P180
- While the thermal cooling is very good it isn't as good as the P180 - particularly with getting hot air from the CPU and also the PSU location because at the bottom much cooler air gets to the PSU which makes it run more efficiently producing less heat meaning the fans can spin lower while also causing some less power draw (and therefore bill). Of course, that could be fixed with a mod ducting the air out of the case from the CPU while attaching a Artic Cooling-esque GPU heatsink to exhaust out the back - but that's extra cost and effort compared to the P180. Also I wonder if the air in-take grills on the front bezel could benefit from being wider as the P180.
- There's no case door - something I really rather like as it keeps things simple and elegant. However, it's not a deal-breaker as the P150 does still look good. This is a matter of personal preference.
In all pretty damn good and I think I?d buy it over the P180. With a bit of duct modding it'd be brilliant.
I like it and I'd probably get it. For me:
+ve regards P180
- Smaller
- Better looks (but see -ve of no case door)
- Very good cooling where it's a real step above the 3700 series. Also, I really like the idea of dual 92mm as if you have multipled hardrives they can be collectively better cooled while more air reaches your other components (but still see -ve of not as good thermals as P180)
- Better/easier cable management because for the positioning of the PSU (but see not as good thermals as P180)
- Pretty good PSU included although not arguably the best - it's pretty nice for those who need a new PSU. (Although perhaps the output voltages could be closer) Also, if hot air was ducted out of the back from the CPU and with a rear exhaust GPU solution, the PSU's efficiency could be improved as it has to deal with less efficiency sapping heat.
-ve regards P180
- While the thermal cooling is very good it isn't as good as the P180 - particularly with getting hot air from the CPU and also the PSU location because at the bottom much cooler air gets to the PSU which makes it run more efficiently producing less heat meaning the fans can spin lower while also causing some less power draw (and therefore bill). Of course, that could be fixed with a mod ducting the air out of the case from the CPU while attaching a Artic Cooling-esque GPU heatsink to exhaust out the back - but that's extra cost and effort compared to the P180. Also I wonder if the air in-take grills on the front bezel could benefit from being wider as the P180.
- There's no case door - something I really rather like as it keeps things simple and elegant. However, it's not a deal-breaker as the P150 does still look good. This is a matter of personal preference.
In all pretty damn good and I think I?d buy it over the P180. With a bit of duct modding it'd be brilliant.
I can't stand when people repeatedly call buying a PC product an investment. It is NOT. An investment is something that will go up in value. A PC product, much like a car, does not. It is a commodity.
everybody is talking as if this is "just another case". it really shouldn't even be compared to a sonata. look at the temperatures. this cpu runs 7 DEGREES COOLER in the p150 vs the sonata.
RalfHutter
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Sigh...
OK, I'll rephrase my earlier statement: Sell it and recoup some of your initial cash outlay!
Is that OK now?
Investments do not have to go up in value. Take rental property for example. The investment isn't for resale of the property at a higher 'value', it is for the income from said property.
People who call a pc an 'investment' are accurately doing so when they use that PC to produce some product. You know what? The IRS agrees with them.
This case is sweet, best thing in mid-towers since the lian-li pc60 IMHO. Its style is elegant, and should be pleasing even to Apple fanatics. More colors besides white would surely be appreciated, though. The included Neo HS 430 PSU is not a POS and I'm glad it's bundled. I don't think I've ever bought a new case without also buying a new PSU for it. So this makes sense to just bundle it. The Neo HS 430 looks to be at least as impressive as the case itself, in terms of efficiency and silence.
I have built two computers for my parents, both have 193p monitors. One system is built in a Shuttle Zen SFF, the other is temporarily housed in a black Evercase 4252. Needless to say the black really clashes with the 193p, and I think this P150 will be replacing it shortly. I think this is the best home PC case I've ever seen.
I have built two computers for my parents, both have 193p monitors. One system is built in a Shuttle Zen SFF, the other is temporarily housed in a black Evercase 4252. Needless to say the black really clashes with the 193p, and I think this P150 will be replacing it shortly. I think this is the best home PC case I've ever seen.
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