Antec, perhaps the most popular PC case maker around, has released a couple cases which are actually quite tempting. I see a lot of gaudy cases about, but these, particularly the P183, are understated and classy. They look as if they have plenty of room, too, although it isn’t as adventurous as Corsair’s debut case.
You can check out the P182 and P183 here at the Antec site. I get the feeling both are mighty heavy.
I wish it said “CLASSY” on the side like that.. that’d be hot
Ugly! I can see these only being attractive in the corporate environment. I highly doubt any home users would buy a case like this, too plain and too big.
plain and big is my style, man
Yes, the case is VERY heavy. Just like the P182 that I have at home, this beauty is 30.9 lbs / 14 kg. And that is without a power supply.
Then again, it is a awesome case that makes my PC very silent. Actually, unlike my laptop, my PC is silent :D
Amusing side note. The P182 is the only component of my PC that has not lost it’s value :D
If you wounder what changed from the P182 this is what I found here http://tr.im/i1Ih
What’s new in the P183:
-Front door vents, as well as wider vents along the door frame, improve airflow into the chassis.
-Filters and filter doors are integrated as one unit. The doors themselves have been modified to provide greater airflow, resulting in cooler system temperatures.
-Drive bay covers are vented and include air filters to provide better airflow.
-Lower chamber fan is now located in front of the hard drive cage, allowing for installation of longer PSUs as well as easier cable routing between the lower HD cage and the power supply.