Antec P180

[MrCodeDude]

The P160 = building bliss.

Thumb screws everywhere, pull out hard-drive cages, 5.25" drive rails, removable motherboard tray. The P160 was the whole shabang.

The P180 should be even better

 

[AznAnarchy99]

even with their rediculously high shipping, its still cheaper with ground than any other place. Ill be ordering it once this guy pays for my case. Mine came out to 127 (tried it lol)

 

[coolred]

Isn't this thing at any B&M's yet? I want to see it in person, but I don't see it at best buy, circuit city or compusa online.

 

[mcvan]

part 2 of SPCR's P180 review is now up.

part 1

 

[Xcobra]

nice case...might be my next one after my P160...

 

[Keltron]

$20 Shipping is not bad at all for a big case

 

[Kamui]

I just got this case from these guys. The case is amazing! I had a heck of a time with the psu cables but it all worked out fine in the end. Highly recommended.

 

[blckgrffn]

I really want a window though... I realize that would lose some sound dampnening, but come on, I need to show off the stuff on the inside, too

Nat

 

[wffsoccergmail]

will they make a window for it?

 

[DanDaMan315]

Originally posted by: wffsoccergmail
will they make a window for it?

Yea honestly I would buy this case if it had a window.

And why is there that bump in the back of the case?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Here's one guy who did an amazing job of wiring his system using a P180

I doubt you'll see a window b/c it will defeat the purpose of the P180.

As for the "bump in the back of the case", if you mean on the top of the case, it's an air ventilation hole for an incuded 120mm.

I get my P180 today, can't wait.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Here's one guy who did an amazing job of wiring his system using a P180

I just checked out that dude's pics.... awesome job...... hope I can do HALF as good with my P180.

Speaking of P180's..........

Originally posted by: Fisher999
I purchased my Antec P-180 from this well-respected vendor when the before-shipping-price was $120.39 (came to $142.08 delivered as the shipping charge to anywhere was $21.65). I received the case from their Indiana warehouse to Michigan in 36 hours.

They are now offering the case for about $12 LESS than before at $108.30 stock or $129.95 DELIVERED as they have NOT inflated the shipping charge. It is STILL a flat $21.65.

I have dealt with this company 3 times now since 2001 and they are an excellent company to deal with. Check out their feedback at resellerratings .

Get this GREAT case from a GREAT vendor at a GREAT price when you STILL can.

Greg

 

[Michael D]

I got mine today from Techonweb. Despite what the information says, there are 3 fans included! I don't exactly have all my stuff to put in the case, but it sure is nice to look at.

 

[Saint Nick]

i am so close to hitting the order button.

so close.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Got mine yesterday. The fit, finish and design are excellent.

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
The fit, finish and design are excellent.

That is an UNDERSTATEMENT....

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: CALIKUSH
In my opinion, this case looks better in black. Good deal though, I'm trying to save up for the limted edition spcr one.

http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/p180.html?id=KqJI4gXU

I like that one also, but I just can't justify the extra $. I think overall I still like the looks of the P160 better, though I would buy the 180 just because of the better design.

 

[nealh]

anyone know if you can place a OCZ Powersttream 520W in this case?
can you still use the psu holder??

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: nealh
anyone know if you can place a OCZ Powersttream 520W in this case?
can you still use the psu holder??

I'll see if anyone can answer your specific question but the question of P/S compatibility and the P180 abound; not because of the P/S size but because of the length of a specific P/S's main power cable and its 12VATX cable which may or may not be long enough to "reach" up into the upper chamber and connect to the locations on your specific motherboard.

I have posts all over the place asking about specific P/S - Asus A8N-SLI and P180 configurations.

I doubt they would go to this trouble, but Antec ought to "test" different "popular" motherboards AND P/S and start a compatibility table for the very popular P180.

I'm almost to the point of putting mine "up on the block" before I even build in it !!! :disgust:

 

[nealh]

thanks..it looks from the pics..the psu "holder" does not block the extra length of OCZ Powerstream(which is longer than many PSUs)...it looks like it goes over and screws in on the sides not on the ends....

Are you finding certain psu and mobos do not have the length to reach the connectors....

 

[Fisher999]

Originally posted by: nealh
...Are you finding certain psu and mobos do not have the length to reach the connectors....

Oh yes I am, based on people's replies to my various threads at various sites... I ought to start my own compatibility chart.... lol

 

[Trikat]

The reviews also show slight complications with the PSU wire lengths. It all depends on the motherboard and the PSU you are using. For example I believe silent review had a certain mobo where the connections are on the top right or left corner area. The wires had to be cut across the PCI slots so that means no PCI slots can be used. They also rigged the other computer by running the wires "under" the graphic card in order to reach the connections.

 

[nealh]

Originally posted by: Fisher999

Originally posted by: nealh
...Are you finding certain psu and mobos do not have the length to reach the connectors....

Oh yes I am, based on people's replies to my various threads at various sites... I ought to start my own compatibility chart.... lol

what PSUs and mobo are having issues....

 

[msi1337]

that case is sweet!

 

[deepinya]

looks a lot the lian-li v1100. I keep my computer to the left of me so I went with lian-li..