I've had nothing but Antec cases for, erm ages now, I tend to keep the case and upgrade the components so a decent case for me is quite a large part of a build as it'll outlast the components inside by a fair amount.
This is just your opinion (which i biased as you are clearly a Corsair fanboy for no apparent reason).
I bought the Antec 900 when it first came out, around 4 years ago i think, and its that good, i dont want to change it. Before you ask, i am nearly 40, and not a 13 yr old.
I think the ANTEC cases are still decent, but i wouldn't touch one of their PSUs.
Really, I've never had any issues with the PSU's..
Because the true specification of your PSUs (not what is stated), is not as good as a couple of the other players in the market that you target.
They are also horrifically over-priced.
I am not a Corsair fan in any way, as they are also seriously over-priced, but i would take one over an Antec every time.
Enermax PSUs are top of the tree, and the specifications are far more accurate than most other brands.
None of this can take away the fact that Antec cases are very well made and good value for money.
I have a P183 and I think its a great case, the only think I don't like about it is the power button is behind the flap (understandable as the flap has a lock) however I can stick my finger though the holes to press the button! Defeating the point of the lock. Personally I think you should remove the lock and put the power button in its place. Things have moved on and it would be nice if drive cages were able to handle 2.5 inch drives, even better if they could handle a reasonable number of them (4+). I had to make my own adapter.
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Had an enermax psu died, dont think I've ever had an antec one died, I've upgraded and changed them tho to suit my spec but running happliy on a modular antec 430 thing atm with the system over <----
Antec True Power was a fantastic range of PSU's but I've not had any recent ones to compare. The 440 Truepower I bought about a million years ago is in it's 4th machine running solid as a rock.
I'm not a particular fan of all the Antec chassis, some are, once again in my own opinion, less than pretty, BUT they are well built. Like a VW I guess. I don't like the look but I can't knock the way the dash board fits
However.... it has to be said...
the Skeleton is inspired, brilliance and sheer beauty
Originally Posted by Advice Trinity by Knoxville
I actually like some of Antec's newer stuff like the Mini-P180. Its odd things like the Mini-P180s have painted interiors, but the P18#s don't.
As for aesthetics I agree beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However there seems to be a shift for some people from one style niche to another. I alienates people who would choose Antec without a moment's hesitation in the past.
If you see emotion in the threads, I think it is because we want Antec to do well, both in qualitative and quantitative measures.
Mini P180 ftw.
Hi,
Antec was the first company in 2001 that introduced true power output labels on power supplies, original TruePower series. Maybe now it comes into mind why the series was called that way. We have a vast array of power supplies, not all of them are overspec'ed but they sure as hell deliver their rated output power. The high-end models are all overspec'ed and give you in some cases MUCH more than you expected.
Overpriced? I wonder why the TruePower New series is the best high-end PSU price/performance-wise you can get at the moment. Some series like the Signature have their price because they were for example the first power supplies with DC-to-DC conversion and are made in the most sophisticated factory for power supplies in the world. That series was the ground stone for the upcoming High Current Pro series which again is made by Delta (as many of our other series now as well). So please, when you state Antec is overpriced it would be great to see a comparison as well and not only a blank statement. Thanks.
I wonder why they needed to close down the US and UK office... but this forum is surely not the place to speculate about other companies...
They are.
Christoph
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