3 best antec pc gaming cases

Product description

The DP301M is the micro-ATX version of Antec's new gaming series—Dark Phantom. Being the more dapper Dark Phantom, the DP301M maintains excellent quality and the capability of being equipped with high-performance components. It may be small and light but every detail of this case has been carefully designed. The ARGB boomerang front-panel design represents agility and speed in the gaming realm. Antec's DP301M is the perfect choice for gamers to enter the gaming world.

• ARGB Minimalism: Sleek and sharp design for simple gaming style
• LED Mode I/O Button: Controls the colors and modes of the LED strip in the front.Materials:SPCC & Plastic
• Water-Cooling Ready: Supports 1 x280 mm in the front and 1 x 120 mm in the rear
• Full-Screen View: Display your eye-catching build with the crystal-clear glass panel
• Motherboard Support: Micro-ATX, ITX

User questions & answers

Question:	Is an adapter included to connect the front panel USB 3.0 ports to a USB 2.0 header on the motherboard
Answer:	There is no adapter provided to adapt the large USB 3.0 connector to USB 2.0.
Question:	will 12inch + graphics cards fit in this case
Answer:	I have a EVGA GTX-760SC in it, length is about 9 3/4in with a few inches left over. Measured inside case just now, from back plate to hard drive enclosure is approx. 12.5 in of room in case for vid card. The hard drive enclosure metal has stamped out openings that may be altered to fit longer vid card, if you are handy.
Question:	How many fans does it come with? Any LED fans
Answer:	It comes with 2 fans w/ no LEDs one on the top (140mm) and one on the back (12mm). Both are 3 pin connectors.
Question:	Anyone else have a problem making their power supply line up with the bottom vent
Answer:	It'll line up, it's just a really tight fit. You actually need to use a decent amount of effort to get it correctly into the case. I had a difficult time trying to put in my power supply as well.

Product features

Antec Dark Phantom DP301M

DP301M is the micro-ATX version of another Antec new gaming series - Dark Phantom. As the Dapper Dark Phantom, DP301M still keeps excellent quality and the capability of being equipped with high-performance components. It may be small and light, but we never neglect every detail of the case. The ARGB boomerang front panel design represents the agility and speed in the gaming realm. DP301M is the perfect choice for gamers to enter the gaming world.

1. Compact Structural Interior for Exquisite Gear and Updates

Dark Phantom DP301M is equipped with 2 x 3.5” HDDs removable drive cages (compatible with 2.5” SSDs), 2 x 2.5” SSDs trays. It provides you the flexible storage options.

2. Ingenious Thermal Control

With plenty of air intakes in the front, DP301M will bring you the ingenious thermal control.

Radiator Support: Up to 280 mm in the front and 120 mm in the rear.

Fan Support: Up to 6 x 120 mm fans

3. LED Mode Control

Just a single press and you can change the lighting effects of the boomerang-shaped ARGB strip at will

Product description

The NX400 mid-tower gaming case effortlessly combines a bevy of In-Demand features: USB 3. 0 connectivity, ample storage drive bays, room for expansion, and includes 1 ARGB LED fan In the rear. With support for up to a 360 mm liquid cooling radiator in front, NX400 is easy to build with and easy to cool. Led mode button: just a single press to change the front panel's ARGB lighting effects at will. 3 radiators support: 1 x 360 mm in the front, 1 x 240 on the top & 1 x 140 mm in the rear. Motherboard Support: up to ATX 3. 5" Hdd/ 2. 5" Ssd: 2/1 2. 5" Ssd: 4 graphics card support: up to 330 mm CPU cooler support: up to 170 mm PSU support: up to 170 mm USB2. 0 x 1, USB3. 0 x 2. Materials SPCC + Plastic.

• Motherboard Support: up to ATX
• 1 x 120 mm ARGB fan in rear included
• Ready for radiators up to 360 mm in front, 240 mm on top & 140 mm in rear
• Supports up to 2. 5" X 4 & 3. 5"/2. 5" X 2/1
• Tempered glass Side panel

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this case have usb 3.0 ports? It would be the blue colored ports in front
Answer:	Don't know. When you say the lift pump proved defective. Is this on your vehicle or was there a known problem. I removed one for a 99 Ford F800 with a cummins, and installed the P74213. I figure if it lasted from 99 to 13, its life cycle had come to an end.
Question:	The previous version of this case had front audio ground loop noise issue. Has this been resolved in this version
Answer:	The first one they sent was wrong - when I called they resent the correct one and it worked and fit all my oem lines and fittings
Question:	How do the optional fans mount, and are necessary mounting parts (e.g. clips, screws) included and are they easily accessible
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Is there a PSU that comes with it
Answer:	I purchased and replaced on my own. Truck fired right up! It's been almost one year and no issues. Be sure to use the new gasket they send.

Product features

Build for Gaming NX400 Mid Tower Gaming Case

The NX400 mid-tower gaming case effortlessly combines a bevy of in-demand features: USB 3.0 connectivity, ample storage drive bays, room for expansion, and includes one ARGB LED fan in the rear. With support for up to a 360 mm liquid cooling radiator in front, NX400 is easy to build with and easy to cool.

I/O Ports

Power, Reset, LED Control Button, Audio / Mic, USB2.0 x 1, USB3.0 x

Excellent Thermal Performance

Air intakes on the front panel allows more air, reduces the heat with ease

Incredible Cooling Support

NX400 is ready for radiators up to 360 mm in the front, 240 mm on the top and 140 mm at the rear.

It also supports fans up to 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm in the front, 2 x 120 mm or 140 mm on the top and 1 x 120 mm or 140 mm at the rear.

Product description

Antec Dark Fleet Series DF500 RGB Mid-Tower PC/Gaming Computer Case with GRB Lighting, RGB Fans x 3 Pre-Installed, Tempered Glass Side Panel, 380mm Max Graphics Cards, 6 SSD for ATX, M-ATX and ITX

Specification

* Unit dimensions: 470mm x 200mm x 480mm (DxWxH)

* Form factor: ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX

* Material: SGCC + Plastic

* Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, ITX

* I/O Ports: USB3.0 x 2, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, RGB Button

* Side Panel: 4 mm Tempered glass (left side)

Expansion & Storage

* Expansion slots: 7

* 3.5”/ 2.5” (Convertible): 2

* 2.5": 4

Fans

* Front: 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm

* Top: 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm

* Rear: 1 x 120mm

* Included Fans: 3 x 120 mm RGB fans in front

Liquid Cooling

* Front: 360mm

* Rear: 120mm

Clearances

* Cable Management Space: 20mm

* Max VGA Card Length: 380mm

* Max CPU Height: 165mm

* Max PSU Length: 200mm

Miscellaneous

* Fan RGB Effect: Integrated RGB Hub: Single color change, Breathing, Pulsing; Motherborad Sync: Sync with your M/B for more color customization

• Gaming mid-tower computer case with RGB lighting; customizable LED modes and motherboard sync for dynamic styling.
• 4mm darkened tempered glass window and dark tinted transparent front panel for clear visuals with bold and striking style.
• Direct airflow cooling with pre-installed 120mm RGB fans x 3, 120/140mm fan mounts and 360mm max liquid cooling.
• Compatible with ATX, Micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards; 7 expansion slots; 2.5” SSD drive bays x 4 and 3.5”/2.5” bays x 2
• Convenient I/O ports with USB 3.0 x 2, mic/audio, power and RGB button; solid build with SGCC and plastic.
• Dimension (DxWxH): 470mm x 200mm x 480mm; 380mm max VGA card length and 155mm max CPU cooler height.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there a dust cover on the front intake
Answer:	There are at least two versions of this case. The older version, which my wife and I have had since 2008 (12 years, and going strong!) has two USB 2.0 ports and a Firewire port on the top front panel, along with headphones, microphone, power, and reset. It does NOT have a chrome trim around the side panel window (which shows in the picture here on Amazon). It had two removable drive bays holding three 3.5" drives each, with blue Tri-Power 120mm Antec fans (of which 50% have now failed, after 12 years use; we replaced those fans just this past month), one 200mm fan (unlighted) on top, and a single 120mm Tri-Power (unlit) Antec fan in back. There is an additional 120mm fan slot for the window, but no fan was included. Including the non-removable top area, there are a total of 9 bays, three purely 3.5", three that can be 5.25", 3.5", a floppy drive, or some combination of the three. I can't speak to these "extra fan" areas beyond that.... the system can support 5 total fans, 2 front, one top, one rear, one side window. There are cutouts in the back (grommeted with nice, protective rubber) for external watercooling, if that's your thing. I do know later iterations (those with the chrome trim) changed from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0 ports for the top front panel. Some are suggesting that there are additional mounting points for 1, 2, or even 3 additional fans. I can see possibly mounting an additional fan in the top bay (which the picture isn't showing for the new product) if you had a third removable bay, which may/may not be in the newer version of the case. Mine is now on it's 4th Motherboard/CPU build; my wife's is on her 4th, as well. They've taken us from an Athlon II to a Ryzen 5. I have little doubt we'll still be using the case, rehabilitated again, ten years from now. These are REALLY good cases. I just wish there were an easy was to swap out the USB 2.0 to USB 3.2 on the top!
Question:	is it safe to put this computer on its side, or does have to be standing upright
Answer:	I haven't had any issues with it so far and I keep and use a headset plugged in there on a daily basis. My friend also has this same case and hasn't had an issue either. If I remember right, the last case had the ground in an area that caused interference. I'm not sure if this is in the same place or not.
Question:	Can you put a 240mm radiator in the top
Answer:	The case i have came with two 120 mm and one 200 mm fan installed & space for another 120 mm fan in front at the expense of 3 bays which I used for CD & DVD drives. Thre large fan offers ample ventilation. However if needed the extra 120 mm fan is easy to install with all parts needed. I keep it as a spare.
Question:	What size liquid cooling system would best fit this case
Answer:	You will need your own PSU. It will be bottom mounted, and may need to be mounted upside down depending on the PSU's fan orientation, if any. There is no bottom vent on the case so the internal PSU fan will either suck from or exhaust directly into the case. I can't imagine a PSU that won't fit in there, though.

Product features

RGB Fans

Three pre-installed RGB fans with built-in modes and motherboard sync take color customization to the next level. You can adjust your rig with single colors, choose different modes such as pulsing, breathing, and synchronize with your motherboard to unlock myriad of levels of color options for the ultimate customization.

Striking Style

The 4 mm darkened tempered glass window lets your components be in full view, while the dark tinted transparent front panel is flanked with gun metal accent strips, making the DF500 RGB the perfect choice for a stylish, versatile gaming system that’s prepared to tackle the strongest opponents.

Flexible Cooling

The pre-installed 120mm fan in rear with three 120mm RGB fans in front and at least two 120/140mm fan mounts on top achieve a direct airflow cooling system. You can easily configure the cooling setup to maximize the airflow potential. The liquid cooling with max 360mm in front can better optimize your case performance.

Ample Interior

With 7 expansion slots, room for graphics cards up to 380mm, houses of two 3.5”/2.5” drives and four 2.5” SSD drives, spaces for CPU height up to 155mm and PSU length up to 200mm, as well as route cables neatly within the power supply shroud, the DF500 RGB is the perfect choice for a stylish and versatile gaming system.