Antec Mini P180 Micro-ATX System Enclosure Review

  • Author: Joe
  • Published: Aug 27, 2009
  • Price: £80.00

Introduction

Antec's Performance One chassis range has evolved greatly over the years from the original P180 which has then taken on a series of updates, revisions and improvements with the latest edition being the P183.

Due to these cases being compatible with all form factor motherboards up to and including ATX, the chassis are understandably large and spacious. With this in mind, Antec created the mini P180 aimed at the more niche market – users with micro-ATX rigs.

Featuring a similar, yet smaller, layout to the larger chassis' in the range, the mini P180 is marketed as being an excellent gaming enclosure as well as easy to transport. On paper everything sounds rosy so let's see how it shapes up as we look a little closer....

Antec's Take on Mini P180

"The reliability, performance, and versatility of the Antec Performance One series is now available in a stylishly small enclosure, perfect for gamers on the move. The Mini P180 boasts a heat-reducing dual chamber design with room for your microATX motherboard, power supply, and up to 5 hard drives. Sound-deadening multi-layer side panels and silicone grommets ensure quiet computing, while 120 mm and 200 mm fans provide optimal cooling. Top it off with a sleek interior black finish and front USB, audio, and eSATA ports, and you won't believe the quality we've fit into this petite portable case."

Features

  • Unique upper and lower chamber structure: the power supply resides in a separate chamber to isolate heat from the system and lower system noise.
  • Stylish black interior
  • No power supply included: to optimize the performance of your Mini P180, your choice of power supply is crucial. Antec strongly recommends choosing from our Signature or TruePower series.
  • Configurable to accommodate graphics cards with full length PCBs
  • 8 Drive Bays • External 3 x 5.25"; 1 x 3.5" • Internal 5 x 3.5" for HDD
  • Cable organization for added convenience and better airflow
  • Innovative three-layer side panel (aluminium, plastic, aluminium) dampens system generated noise, making this one of the quietest cases available
  • Cooling System: • 1 rear (standard) 120mm x 25mm TriCool Fan • 1 top (standard) 200mm x 25mm TriCool fan • 2 front chamber (optional) 120mm Fan • Exterior speed control switches
  • Compatible Motherboards: up to microATX
  • 4 Expansion Slots
  • Double hinge door designed to open up to 270°
  • Front ports: • 2 x USB 2.0 • 1 x eSATA • Audio In and Out (AC' 97 and HDA)
  • 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability through the majority of chassis
  • Unit dimensions: • 17.1"(H) x 8.3"(W) x 17.2"(D) • 43.5cm(H) x 21.2cm(W) x 43.6cm(D)
  • Package dimensions: • 20"(H) x 11.1"(W) x 20.3"(D) • 51.0cm(H) x 28.3cm(W) x 51.5cm(D)
  • Weight: • Net: 20.9 lbs / 9.5 kg • Gross: 24.4 lbs / 11.1 kg

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