New case Antec P160 - anyone getting one?

[davidos]

Looks very cool. I'm thinking about it - but it is big..... full tower I think Antec P160

 

[Sid59]

i want one. i don't know what i'd do with my sonata. it's too bad they didn't have this case 3 months ago.

 

[deadseasquirrel]

its the first case thats grabbed my attention in a while. bought an antec sx835 (i think) 13 months ago and am happy with it. but this rig will go to my son in about 6 months and the p160 will be my next case.

 

[PiggY006]

how much is it?

 

[poppyq]

$99 plus shipping at www.pagecomputers.com is the lowest price I've found so far. Generally it's around $120. Keep in mind that this is without a power supply. I already convinced my girlfriend to get it for me for christmas

 

[deran]

I order one. 140 shipped.
Here on monday. Can't wait!!!!

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: deran
I order one. 140 shipped.
Here on monday. Can't wait!!!!

ahhh nice. trade you for my sonata.

 

[Corporate Thug]

good lookin case

 

[cm123]

Should get mine on tuesday, looks a tad big, we will see... all the other features look like the almost perfect case.

 

[NicColt]

I'm just wondering why you would choose this over the slk3700 ??

 

[Falloutboy]

me like prolly use this when I get to building my dualy opteron rig

 

[RalfHutter]

Originally posted by: NicColt
I'm just wondering why you would choose this over the slk3700 ??

Personally I can't imagine why either, but the biggest reason I've seen most people give is that it's aluminum, followed in a distant second place by "it has a removable mobo tray".

 

[deadseasquirrel]

Originally posted by: NicColt
I'm just wondering why you would choose this over the slk3700 ??

with me it comes down to one main thing-- the drive bay door. and i'd rather not have it come with a 350w psu, and pick out a different one instead.

looking at the big picture, though, i don't see how one could go wrong choosing any antec case.

 

[RalfHutter]

Originally posted by: deadseasquirrel

Originally posted by: NicColt
I'm just wondering why you would choose this over the slk3700 ??

with me it comes down to one main thing-- the drive bay door. and i'd rather not have it come with a 350w psu, and pick out a different one instead.

looking at the big picture, though, i don't see how one could go wrong choosing any antec case.

You can get the SLK3700 without the door or PSU. It's called the Compucase 6A19 and you can get it from Directron.com or Coolcases.com among others.

 

[davidos]

Did anyone get their case yet? What are the impressions? Is it big?

 

[erstein]

i'm thinking of getting this or the Chenbro Junior I've been thinking about for a year!...before this case came out.....

I'm curious to see if the airflow has improved from the Sonata.

though I've always wanted the Junior. the front Firewire and USB ports are extremely useful for me...and I've never had an aluminum case.

 

[RalfHutter]

Got my case yesterday. Intial imperssions (to be followed by a full review at SilentPCReview) are:

1) 2" taller and deeper than the SLK3700. All 2" of height is above the PSU leaving a 2" dead spot up there. It's needed in order to have that I/O panel at the front/top of the case.

2) Very nice thick aluminum construction throughout the case. Top quality job here, way better than Lian-Li, as good as or better than Coolermaster.External surfaces appear to be covered by a protective clearcoat.

3) Removable mobo tray actually comes out the side of the case, not the back like on most other removable-tray cases. A little bit of a PITA to get in and out.

4) Much better ventilation around the front fan opening/bezel area than the Sonata, should be much less constricted here than the Sonata but I can't speak about any additional noise yet. Room for only a 1" thick fan in front, no L1A Panaflos need apply here.

5) Nifty flip-open color-coordinated CDrom covers and a color-coordinated FDD cover.

6) Front bezel pretty busy and all plastic. A large portion of it is "chrome" plated which, if the Sonata's chrome is any example, will start tarnishing after a while. There's an easily removeable, washable air filter on it.

7) Extra bling for free!! there's 3 LEDs buried in the intake slots on the bezel. I don't know what color they are since I haven't put it together yet but they are definitely there.

 

[davidos]

Thanks for the update Ralf!!! Can you post any pics? Looking forward to your review.

Where did you order it from?

 

[Finnkc]

I took a look at it one day in my local PC shop ... its a good size !! much to big for my tastes.

Looked well made and lots of room for mods

 

[NicColt]

Also looking forward to the review Ralf, read your SLK3700 and went ahead and purchased one of those. Let us know when it's ready.

 

[RalfHutter]

Originally posted by: davidos
Thanks for the update Ralf!!! Can you post any pics? Looking forward to your review.

Where did you order it from?

I've taken a bunch of pics which will be published along with the review.

I got the case direct from Antec.