Antec P180 in stock for $128 + ~$20 shipping!

[crimson117]

If you've been waiting and waiting for the Antec P180 to come out, it's here!

http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/sho...e&thispage=01100500U011_BF09960P.shtml

$128 + ~$20 UPS ground shipping.

Managed to arrive overnight from PA warehouse to my NY home

 

[dogchainx]

Is it possible to keep this thread open, and have you give a review of this case with pictures? I've read www.spcr.com "review", but I would like some opinions on this case. This looks like the quiet/performance case I've been waiting for!

thanks!

 

[jros]

http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail~dpno~557832.asp

 

[crimson117]

welcome to the forums jros...

ecost is $135.94 + $35.25 ground shipping + $5.95 "ecost sucks" handling fees = 177.14. Why did you post a link to them?

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: dogchainx
Is it possible to keep this thread open, and have you give a review of this case with pictures? I've read www.spcr.com "review", but I would like some opinions on this case. This looks like the quiet/performance case I've been waiting for!

thanks!

depends how soon I get my RMA'd Antec True 430 power supply back...

 

[Bozo Galora]

The "silent" case really looks good, but 21.3" high - thats a big mutha. If they come out with a mid tower like that, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81800

 

[crimson117]

It's definitely tall, but only 3" taller than the Antec 3700AMB, and I bet that's mostly from the raised cooling vent thing on top which you can see in this photo: http://www.silentpcreview.com/files/images/p180/p180b_back_installed.jpg

 

[rise]

this case is starting to grow on, even though i don't like doors really. the fact it swings 270 is nice.

the height is a downer though, i can't see that top vent taking 3" but maybe it does. i also wish they had some midtower like this.

 

[dogchainx]

I love the fact that its a 4x120 fan and seperate heat compartment design. I was thinking to add a 120mm Radiator to the rear fan, and then duct the top blow hole down to it. That way the radiator is always getting cold air...sure, not from the bottom but the top, but I think that would be neglible vs. the warm case air.

So, let me know how you like the little "fridge" case! =)

 

[Dubb]

If you don't mind waiting, use the buy.com free shipping coupon to get it for $128 shipped.

 

[Bullhonkie]

Another place if you don't mind waiting is TechOnWeb. $107.88 + $21.65 ground shipping, but they've been backordered ever since their initial shipment.

 

[joedanger]

where can i get the spcr edition? (black case)

 

[madogvt]

Originally posted by: joedanger
where can i get the spcr edition? (black case)

Here

 

[saltedeggman]

I ordered mine from them (shop blt), they have pretty fast shipping...

I ordered on Tuesday (it was backordered, but expected lots of it coming in on Wednesday). On Wednesday morning, I got a email saying that the item was in stock and they expect it to ship the same day. The next morning (thursday), i got a tracking number. According to UPS (UPS ground) I should be getting it today.

When I checked resellerratings, ShopBLT's review were good, but only a few in the past 6 months. I gave them a chance and ordered from them. If my case arrived today intact, I'd say they are as good as newegg. (The only downside is that they don't have an online status, but they DO send you emails on the order status, which they claimed they do on their website)

cheers mate !

 

[imported_h0ax]

Just bought one - will post goodies afterward >_>

 

[Guinness]

Originally posted by: Dubb
If you don't mind waiting, use the buy.com free shipping coupon to get it for $128 shipped.

The only coupon I have found is only free shipping for items under 20 pounds.

 

[corinthos]

THIS CASE OWNZ!

 

[h3nG]

Anyone gotten the case yet? Please post your opinion.

You guys think Anandtechers will ever get around reviewing this case? He seems pretty busy. The preview at silentpcreviews seems so speculative, I dont really trust it - yet. Sounds like all hype, though a very promising hype.

 

[BlackPear1]

Isn't the fact that the poster above you shouted that it "ownz" good enough?

 

[h3nG]

Originally posted by: BlackPear1
Isn't the fact that the poster above you shouted that it "ownz" good enough?

Maybe if he said "r0x0rs!" I would've been more convinced.

 

[imported_h0ax]

I'll be sure to update when it arrives >_>
I'll throw in a r0x0rs just for you if it really does r0x0r. ^^

 

[saltedeggman]

My case arrived yesterday, I played with it yesterday night for a bit (putting in mobo, drives, etc..)

So far i like it very much....

 

[Trikat]

Too bad these don't have a case window, but then that would defeat the purpose of a "silent" case.

 

[tophman]

I would still like one with a window....
Silent...but with a window.

 

[Trikat]

Originally posted by: tophman
I would still like one with a window....
Silent...but with a window.

Well this one is designed to be silent and if you are as picky as Antec then you will need some sound dampening case sides.
You can add some sound dampening mat, but then it will block the window. If Antec made the door panel a window then the sound dampening features will be gone. I don't see Antec making a window for a case made especially for silence.
Now, if there were some transparent sound dampening material then maybe, but my guess is the visual quality wouldn't be exactly like a window or maybe too expensive.