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@dianaalyssa8726

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review. NX410 have a couple of those, last Antec cases I've used (both white).

@bben9241

26 күн бұрын

Can you guys review the h6 flow?

@Jay_the_Caffeinator

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for the extremely quick shipping on the magnets.

@uhurunuru6609

26 күн бұрын

Can you sell the case magnets separately, or in packs of three of the same one (GN Logo especially).

@sheeren6188

26 күн бұрын

Best soldering mat for FPV quadcopter geeks

Also, just want to say again that it's so awesome being back in case reviews this year. We've been loving it - just added some new case testing (in addition to all the other new stuff) also that has been long requested. Will debut it soon!

@pluviamachina3583

26 күн бұрын

Can you review these cases next? - Antec Performance 1 - Fractal Torrent Nano - Fractal Ridge - Thermaltake Ceres 300 - Thermaltake C750 - be quiet! Shadow Base 800 - be quiet! Dark Base Pro 901 - Phanteks NV9

@ACE112ACE112

26 күн бұрын

why did yall stop doing case reviews back then?

@kevink1575

26 күн бұрын

I originally subbed to this channel for the case reviews.

@Dan-Simms

26 күн бұрын

We're back baby!

@speed2001x

26 күн бұрын

FINALLY

So nice to see a reviewer not only go over a case, but have a build done in it as well. Many tech youtubers just ramble on about the case, and do nothing with it, but take it apart. Good job GN!

@GamersNexus

26 күн бұрын

Can't review it unless you build in it!

@chinkasuyaro8983

26 күн бұрын

@@GamersNexus Can't review it *responsibly ;)-

@CrusinVK

26 күн бұрын

@toddk1242 absolutely. thats why i love Gear Seekers YT channel. Nick always does a build during a case review, plus he's an Australian like me, so i enjoy his sense of humor he brings too :)

@tfw_no_vampire_gf

26 күн бұрын

this case sucks compared to the P101, pay more for less features!!!

@tmright18

20 күн бұрын

most youtubers just list the specs. An "overview" but they call it a 'review'. Not sure they know the difference to be honest. To make a review you HAVE to have actually USED it. So doing a build is the bare minimum

I love case reviews

@GamersNexus

27 күн бұрын

Me too! Super fun to work on.

@docbrody

27 күн бұрын

I love that you love case reviews.

@flexiblefelix

26 күн бұрын

I love that you love him loving case reviews.

Good to see Antec back in the game. I have had a few Antec cases over the years, but that was a long time ago. They always had decent quality, from what I can remember. Thanks Steve and GN Team. You have all been doing such incredible work over the years, and you're only getting better. Like "GN Fine Wine!" Have a great day! o7

@GamersNexus

27 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@HanmaHeiro

26 күн бұрын

Agreed! My first computer was in an Antec Sonata II case circa ~2006

@sirmonkey1985

26 күн бұрын

yup, had the antec 300, 900, and P182 then they just sorta disappeared so i moved to phantek.

@MikeMcCarthy240sx

26 күн бұрын

I am STILL running an ANTEC 1200 with the original fans even.

@t3amb4sh

26 күн бұрын

@@MikeMcCarthy240sx OMG this is a 15y old case! Incredible! I just regret selling my P182 and my Sonata II, those were cases I had to keep! I am happy Antec is back in the game (I bought a performance 1FT and was pleasantly surprised )

It’s unfortunate they didn’t add the one thing which would’ve absolutely destroyed Lian Li, that being putting ‘Ai’ in the model name

@GamersNexus

27 күн бұрын

DON'T GIVE THEM IDEAS

@Chopper153

26 күн бұрын

Can't wait for Lian Li O11 AI Evo.

@dark_matt3r_

26 күн бұрын

@@Chopper153 right 😂

@VADemon

25 күн бұрын

AI RGB. You can't control rainbow without AI.

@dark_matt3r_

25 күн бұрын

@@VADemon it’s not bloatware, it’s super helpful Ai! Trust us! It’ll give you more FPS due to better rgb!

I miss Antec. So awesome that they are back. "Super lan boy" is a case that I built so many computers in back in the day.

Antec 900 gang reporting in, still have mine in storage, love that case

@GENKI_INU

26 күн бұрын

I'm still using my Antec 902 with USB 2.0 headers for my main build today. I can't believe it fits every single new motherboard, air cooler, and GPU I've thrown at it, including a massive 3090 Ti without fitment issues. The black-painted interior makes the case still look remarkbly modern too.

@whatsanameneway1112

25 күн бұрын

Same case I instantly thought of when he said the last antec case he used was in 2008.

@mariusdraculiera3866

23 күн бұрын

Yep, still got one stored away too. First case I ever built a PC in.

it is so so good to see antec and few older pc manufacturers coming back to life.... old dogs making a comeback.... antec sx1000 and antec twelve hundred v3 were my favorite cases

Great to see Antec returning to the case market. The Antec P180 was a great case back in the day.

Literally still using my Antec 900 right now. It's so old it still has the Firewire port on the front/top panel. Love this thing! Glad to see they're back!

@MrDvneil

26 күн бұрын

im using the old p150 quiet, from 2006, the psu that came with i had to retire it.

@MikeMcCarthy240sx

26 күн бұрын

Nice! I'm still using my 1200 with the original fans too!

@insertnamehere4419

24 күн бұрын

lul. Cases have come a long way since then. It's garbage.

I am SO GLAD to see Antec back. While I absolutely hated building in my 1200, it was a substantial case made with excellent components and material. Seeing their constant fumbles was difficult, to the point the local shop I was at stopped bringing in their hardware entirely. Seeing this review is making me consider a recase on my primary rig, especially with its current struggling GPU cooling capabilities. Love it.

I remember 20 years ago shopping parts for a new build. I was living near Paris and went to China town, or near by, where you can find numerous shops selling PC parts. At that time everybody wanted an Antec Sonata case, but shop after shop it was out of stock. Fortunately, a little shop had one in stock at a reasonable price. I bought it and on my way to the car, everyone was looking at me with an envious eye! 😁 Great time!

@HanmaHeiro

26 күн бұрын

Was it the Sonata II? Cuz that was my first case haha. I recently saw one at a goodwill near me here in the states and I seriously thought about buying it. I didn't since I knew it was pure nostalgia driving that desire

@xmj6830

26 күн бұрын

@@HanmaHeiro I think it was version 2 yeah. Great looking case at that time.

@stevewatson6839

25 күн бұрын

I just re-read some reviews: most remark on the HUGE 120mm fan! We have come a long way. Mine still sits ten feet from me but needs some tlc. At some point later this year I plan on putting it and the rest of my first PC back together just for the nostalgia! At the end of its previous life I was having to lock the door with a suitably bent paper clip. 😢😃 That little plastic silver roll-up door for the front usb and headphone/mike sockets is about the only thing I'd have changed at the time - for metal; that little door kept the dust out and is something I've missed on later cases.

@Eribuster

25 күн бұрын

I still have my Sonata 3 build from 2008. Love the case to this day

I am so thankful to see GN back in the case review space again! I completely understand why there was a 2? year hiatus. Small note, who is the new person on camera doing the disassembly? Because they should be using a GN screwdriver, not a Craftsman. It's always the attention to detail that comes back to bite you. 😂 Caffeinator out.

The Antec900 was a great case! That helicopter 32847239mm fan on the top! The liquid cooling pass-throughs in the back. A bagillion drive cages, or however many tape decks would fit in the slot. Good to see Antec tossing their hat back into the case market!

Antec! Brings back memories. I used the antec P160 for over 14 years. When it came to replacement, I couldn't find anything. Good to know they are back!

Lol I came to see if the bots all had butt photo's and I was not disappointed, haven't watched yet 😂

@gg-gn3re

27 күн бұрын

Wonder what kind of cooling they use on those

@Skobeloff...

26 күн бұрын

Just reported one with boobs bigger than bowling balls, their comment had more than 2 dozen likes

I'm so happy to see more case reviews from GN! Keep them coming please!

Got all that stuff, just waitin on my shirt!😂😂😂Luv ya guys, just got a montech case for a ryzen build im doing for my nephew.

@GamersNexus

27 күн бұрын

The shirts are in manufacturing!

@nickvirgili2969

19 күн бұрын

@@GamersNexus OI know, I just love busting your stones.🤣🤣All Good.

Antec is pretty known here in Italy and Europe, especially because of models like the DF700 FLUX. It was cheap, good quality, 5 fans, and could fit a 280 or 360 liquid freezer 2 on the top

Glad to see Antec again, had an antec 900

Glad you finally got around to reviewing this. Had the black version a month now and despite having to buy additional fans I'm so happy with it. Few niggles in the setup but relatively painless. For me it joins the Torrent in being an absolute joy to build in.

Didn't even know Antec was really around anymore. Had a couple of them in the 90's/early 00's. My first PC build in '97 was an Antec case with Antec PSU.

My Antec 300 is still going, though has home server now. Inherited from my brother over 10 years ago when he switched to a bigger Antec case. Its amazing to see them back

Good job on this case Antec, thanks for showing it to us GN!

I like that the fan filter is removed from the front. This makes it easier to take out when you want to clean it.

@Frostymane.

26 күн бұрын

It’s definitely a nice addition. Currently I have the Antec Performance 1FT and the filter can also be pulled out on the front. They really are having a strong comeback

Welcome back, Antec! My first case

Happy to see Antec back in the game, I loved my Antec 900.

I just want to take the time to thank the GN team for your efforts in providing concise and unbiased infomation on hardware . I find your videos to be exceptional in quality as well as entertaining. After a 10 year hiatus from PC building, Ive been able to bring myself up to speed quite quickly and have so far binged the infomation you have provided in the last 4 years, as well as the bench marking charts on the GN site. It has allowed me to make some educated decisions on upgrading from a previous 4790k build, to a future proof modern system. The information provided corrected some choices i had previously made in error as well as saving me Hundreds by opening my eyes . I have chosen the C8 for my build , all components are currently in transit and will arrive monday :) .

Much love for Antec, really enjoyed working with the C8 a while back! Quality and Performance is there! Thx for the Video!!!

I loved my antec 300. Had fun modding in acrylic windows and uv tubes. Antec was such a big name in 2008. The unobstructed bottom intake is really cool and functional.

I had a few Antec cases back in the 2000s and they were good cases, it was sad to see them go downhill. This case looks like a good start on a comeback.

I love it, seeing Antec hungry for the crown again. I love their novelty cases as well.

Havent used antec since antec 1100 back in the day. Antec was my go to in the early days. Then they really didnt make much for about 15 years case wise. Good to see them back!

Ahh.... the 900. The only case I used across multiple builds. One of my favorite cases and LOVE seeing Antec back in the game.

Antec are an amazing company and I am glad they are coming back to the mainstream. Around 20yrs ago I had a faulty psu and their rma process was painless, a brand new psu came back - which I still have in storage.

you're actually helping me to choose a new case.... thank you very much 👍👍

Antec got my attention again when I was looking for prices for the InWin D-Frame case. Antec's new Striker and Cannon cases came up as "similar products you might like" with the search. Open loop cooling cases that integrate the chassis to include water cooling components as part of the outer case. Then when looking for fans, Antec has several that they recently released and seem to compete in the area that Arctic has been in. Good quality, good prices, good warranty, available as single and in packs of 3 or 5, different fans for pressure and airflow, and a slightly more premium tier also including ARGB versions.

Say a prayer for Steve as he continues his battle with a rare condition that causes him to immediately start ripping panels off of any pc cases within arms reach lol Love you guys; thanks for your hard work!

Been around since late 80s. Still love antec always will!!!

Just built my first PC in March of this year and used an Antec Performance 1 and have absolutely zero issues with it! It was a complete breeze to build in, even as a first time builder

Sorry but no. Antec should have made an "AI ", or "AI ready" or "AI Inspired" case, with lots of AI. Or just put an AI sticker somewhere, even a handwritten one. I would like for 3 AIs at least. This does not AI enough. AI.

@joeykeilholz925

26 күн бұрын

They could charge $50 more cuz ai

@nonleggolerisposte5921

26 күн бұрын

I want a pc Gaming AI all build

@GiantsOrbiting

26 күн бұрын

Omg. I literally almost sh!t myself😂😂😂

@TTM1895

26 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@justinhawk835

26 күн бұрын

Bro, got fed up with AI😭🗿💀

Good to see Antec getting back into things. Looks like a great competitor to the Lian Li O11 Dynamic Style. My last Antec case was a Antec 1200 back in 2010.

Built my first ever PC inside an Antec Super Lanboy, good to see them make a re-appearance at last!

I just picked up the Antec C5 very happy with it, you guys should review that, think alot of your viewers will be interested

I built a system in an Antec 900 back around 2007 or so and recall liking it quite a lot.

Excellent testing as always. Big props to the GN team and to you Steve! Hoping for a upcoming review of the new NZXT H7 Case (2024 Edition)

I actually bought this case a few months ago. I bought the fanless one since I had so many fans available to use. I think it's an incredible case for the price. I laughed at when you mentioned the last time you purchased and used an Antec Case. It was the same for me. Around mid 2000's was the last time I used one. I can vouch for this case. It is a quality case for the price they are asking. Airflow is great as well. I would recommend to anyone looking for this kind of layout.

Bought a C8 ARGB in black. Wonderful case, no complaints thus far. Antec really knocked it out of the park.

Honestly, this is great news! I had an Antec 300 case back in the day, and the cooling performance on my 4790k & GTX 780 was amazing! It was a tank of a case that I was sad to see go when I upgraded my computer. Bring on innovation, welcome back Antec!

Thank you for reviewing the C8. I hope you will do the Performance 1 soon. I also had the 900 in the past when I ran a DDR3 system and miss it to this day

So glad to see Antec back in the game, loved their cases... uhhh, near 20 years ago.

My last antec was antec nine hundred, loved that case

I had an Antec Lanboy case back in the day. It was great at the time.

I got an Antec Minuet for my dad's computer a long time ago. I still have it and I'm thinking about using it for a future build.

Antec 900 was my case in the day, glad they are back

good to see antec is being a serious competitor in the PC case market again.

I really kinda like the labelling on the various components. It's pretty neat!

I love every Gamers Nexus video, thanks Steve and Gamers Nexus

@joeykeilholz925

26 күн бұрын

Back to you Steve.

My very first personally built PC was in a Antec 900. To this day it was probably the best case I've ever used for cooling. Would love to see a modern updated take on the Antec 900 in the future.

My favorite case of all time, also the first enthusiast case I ever reviewed was the Antec Nine Hundred.

Just built in one of these. Awesome case, easy to work in.

I have the antec performance silent 1 and it is amazing. it is a really nice quality case! i'd gladly buy another antex case in the future.

Nice, I still have my Antec P120 case in storage, was recently thinking of bringing it back out.

the antec 900 and 1200 are legendary. always happy to see older brands come back.

21:56 i think the next trend will be wood-looking paintjob ( on all the metal parts , inside and outside ) , with curved glass on the corner

Thanks Steve!

It's really nice to see Antec making good products again!

I must admit, I always watch cases reviews even though I've got a newer one just for the thermal/noise charts and to see my sweet sweet Torrent case still be at the top after all this time.

I liked the way the C8 looked. I built my system in it with 3 360mm radiators. It had plenty of room for everything, and even push/pull fans on side and bottom.

Damn. That's a very strong comeback from Antec. WELCOME BACK! 😩

ive always loved and wanted the two bottom intake fans, the idea that hot air rises, funnily enough i have never bought one but always want one

I've recently purchased the Antec Performance 1 FT and its a great case.

Its good to see Antec upping its game once again.

Awesome as always.

Was just looking for a case, what perfect timing

You could mostly mitigate the CPU cooling starvation with back exhaust fan turning to intake, add on fan on top to be intake above the CPU cooler and the side fans(ones on the backplate) use for exhaust .All that with keeping the bottom fans as intakes for GPU. It could potentially lead to warm air from GPU fighting with Top intakes but CPU will most believably push warm air to side exhausts. I would love to see updated version of testing with this setup team ! Cheers

Happily using a Performance 1 Silent since May.

Chopped up, aka modded, many beige Antec cases in my youth, back when overclocking was actually giving you a substantial performance boost at the cost of your hearing as you needed LOUD delta fans to cool everything, good to see Antec back :)

Just finished my watercolled build in the C8 black version, one off the best cases have build in very easy and lots off room

I remember DREAMING of having an Antec 900 back in the day, but I was too broke of a student to afford one lol. Remember when fans had just blue LEDs for the longest time?

Those Antec 900 cases were everywhere for a while. I had one too.

as an owner of the antec c8 i love this case it looks lovely is easy to build in and high quality rare antec w

My first computer was built in an Antec 900. Q6600 & 8800 GTS 512MB. The cooling was so damn good that I could run a 1GHz overclock on the Intel stock cooler in that case. Happy to see theyre making a comeback!

Believe it or not, I was still using an Antec 300 up until this week, but finally upgraded. Went with the Lancool III and I am really stoked about it

As a Torrent owner this is really impressive and a great milestone for Antec getting back in the market. I use a torrent for my main pc but this would be perfect for a pc I wanted to show off a bit more aesthetically.

You know you're old when there's people who don't know who Antec are.

I love the case reviews

Fuuny how this appears 3 days after i built my rig in one (black version no Fans) i went with 3 x 140mm Thermaltake Swafans on bottom 3 x 120mm swafans on the side all on reverse blades and a 360 nn Antec Vortex AIO and i have to say i am really pleased with the build asthetically and for the cooling and temps

The Antec Super Lanboy was my first case too. I loved the carrying straps it came with and the screw/tool drawer. Great for the time but even a 10.5" GPU was extremely difficult to fit into it and it had to go.

I just wanted to say how good Antec's aftersales support is. I bought a Performance 1 and it had a scratched left side panel from the inside (most probably due to the courier's incompetence plus it lacked the inside peel). I sent them an email, they replied immediately, they were really friendly, asked for a pic or two, sent me an RMA Form and the product number, and about a month later, when they received the panels (cos I am in EU), they sent me a brand new side panel which is in excellent condition. That's the way companies should operate. Asus , I am looking at you. I hope Antec becomes big again! Great review, Steve! PS: Performance 1, is a great GREAT case, which is a compact (yeah, that's how I can describe it) full tower that lacks only a fan controller (I think they should include a Fan controller rather than the temp readout, which is useless if your PC is on your desk :) )

he was very excited to review this one

Loved my Antec 1200 with SLI 8800GTX :D

9:14 I thought mine came with a defect or smt, now i know its common 😂

I feel like the 160 mm fan placement at the bottom to be useful for this design from Antec, With my personal ownership of the Montech King 95/95 Pro, And the Lian Li Lan Cool 216 to be an excellently designed cases from inception. I find the King 95 just edges out Antec C8 in its versatile design and flexible and unique curved air/glass mode. Nice to see Antec making cases again. Thanks Steve!

I remember back in the day buying computer cases with built-in power supplies for like, $30 or thereabouts. And then I decided to buy my first standalone case and a separate power supply (remember those?), and the first case I bought was an Antec Three Hundred. You know what it's like when you don't know what you're missing until you try something else? It's like that "mind blown" meme. Sure, I was told long after the fact that there were better cases for the price out there, but I mean, we're talking 15ish years ago and I didn't know where to find a lot of this information back then. (Now you can just type the name of the case in question and "review" into your search engine of choice and get back lots of results.) And then, after cases, they were mostly known for power supplies, and then they essentially fell off the face of the planet. Glad to see they're back with some good solid components again!

I loved your video with Noctua's Jakob. My Lancool 3 rig with 140 mm Infinity fans have the dreaded schweben woo woo noise.

Loved my Antec P182 back in 2007. It was my first premium case. And it certainly felt premium. To this day I’ve never had a case with thicker panels. Was 150 bucks which was 3x a budget case then and would probably be more like 300 bucks today.

I have the Antec P20C, I've been very happy with it

I was a huge Antec fan for a while. Had a P1 for a long time.