P180 Advanced Super Mid Tower

[quanttrade99z]

Hi,
I'm builing my first PC and trying to build a really good one with all top-of-the-line components. Money is not really a limit.

THis will be my first build...so I don't really know what I'm doing.

Do do you guys think I'll be ok with ANTEC "P180 Advanced Super Mid Tower"?

I heard it is a little tricky to do the wiring if you are a beginner...and I don't want to bite off more than I can chew...

Is this a good choice? Is there a better one? Thanks!

quanttrading

 

[DaveSimmons]

If you don't need a super roomy case then the Antec SLK3000 is a good choice. I've used SLK3000 and Sonata version 1 but not the P180 or the new Sonata 2.

 

[w00t]

P-180 owns.

 

[The Pentium Guy]

If money isn't a problem then the P180 pwns.

 

[quanttrade99z]

Is it more complicated to install all the hardware with the P180?

sounds like P160 might be easier to work with for a novice...


Thank you guys for all of your help!
quanttrading

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
If you don't need a super roomy case then the Antec SLK3000 is a good choice. I've used SLK3000 and Sonata version 1 but not the P180 or the new Sonata 2.

SLK3000 is also quite affordable, although I know you said money didn't matter here: good price & free shipping at the moment It can hold quite a lot of drives, four 5.25, five 3.5" in the HDD rack and another two 3.5" above. I :heart: mine, although that P180 does look hawt too

 

[linjy2]

p-180 is just like any other case, one isnt typically harder than another. only complaint people have are the cable management, but who needs pretty cable, slap it all in and it works the same. temp drop is negligible. maybe 1C difference at most. i say go for the p-180.

 

[ericlala]

i never really see installation as a con because come on... it's usually a 1 time thing

 

[Tiamat]

If you make sure you get a power supply that has long enough cables, you will have an effortless install. Im sure antec's own power supplies can reach fine. Seasonics have a real tough time reaching (esp the 12V secondary power that goes to mobo)

 

[AntiStatic]

Antec's Neo Power PSU has looong cables

 

[TankGuys]

Absolutely, the P180 is a fantastic case. It's not that much harder to work with, it's just that getting PSU cables threaded through is a little bit tougher. Other than that, installation goes like a typical case.

The other nice thing about the P180 is the drive bays; they are very easy to work with and can easily be removed to work on. It's a very quiet, great looking case. I'd highly recommend it.

 

[ShazK]

If Seasonic PSU cables are too short is it possible to buy longer cables and if so what kind do I need to buy? The P-180 is hot looking, and I'm definitely considering it.

EDIT: SPCR's review part 2 says that it might take a lot of fidgeting with the fans to figure out the best airflow... is that too hard for someone who's never built a computer before? I don't want to be in over my head...

EDIT2: Uh, is it a good idea to buy a case from MonarchComp and have them put a psu? But they don't have the Seasonics though...

And the only thing special about the more expensive SPCR black one is it's color right? It is a nice color though.

 

[PC911mickster]

Originally posted by: ShazK

And the only thing special about the more expensive SPCR black one is it's color right? It is a nice color though.

No...a slight commission goes to SPCR for Mike's guidance to Antec in the design of the P180.

 

[mooncancook]

To me the main draw back is weight. The completed system is harder to move around than my old 19" CRT.

 

[linjy2]

Originally posted by: ShazK
If Seasonic PSU cables are too short is it possible to buy longer cables and if so what kind do I need to buy? The P-180 is hot looking, and I'm definitely considering it.

EDIT: SPCR's review part 2 says that it might take a lot of fidgeting with the fans to figure out the best airflow... is that too hard for someone who's never built a computer before? I don't want to be in over my head...

EDIT2: Uh, is it a good idea to buy a case from MonarchComp and have them put a psu? But they don't have the Seasonics though...

And the only thing special about the more expensive SPCR black one is it's color right? It is a nice color though.

i'm running in antec truepower II psu in my p180, length is perfect, but a given since its an antec made for antec cases.

the fans in the stock configuration works perfect, spcr is based around silent pc, but you will find stock fan configuration all on low or medium is perfect.

buy the psu and put it in yourself, i dont see paying someone to screw four screw and charging you extra for labor?

 

[AntecCSR]

Originally posted by: ShazK
If Seasonic PSU cables are too short is it possible to buy longer cables and if so what kind do I need to buy? The P-180 is hot looking, and I'm definitely considering it.

EDIT: SPCR's review part 2 says that it might take a lot of fidgeting with the fans to figure out the best airflow... is that too hard for someone who's never built a computer before? I don't want to be in over my head...

EDIT2: Uh, is it a good idea to buy a case from MonarchComp and have them put a psu? But they don't have the Seasonics though...

And the only thing special about the more expensive SPCR black one is it's color right? It is a nice color though.

SPCR being focused on Silence, is why they recommend a lot of fiddling. Part of the purpose of the case was to give users maximum flexibility in how they set up their system (ie that whole Power of You thing). Try it stock, if a fan is bugging change the setting, close the panel and go from there. Really it won't be hard at all.

 

[drifter106]

When I built my computer back in Nov of 04 i was pretty much set on a p160 until I stumbled across the stacker. Did what I thought was extensive research on the thing and I haven't look back since. Building another one and will use the same case. Best price I can come up with is around $150 + shipping at directron (if you are a first time buyer they give you a $10 off if you order on the weekend). Tough, roomy well built case with lots of air flow and 120 mm fans. Comes stock with 2 120 and 1 80 fan.

good luck