Testseek.com have collected 58 expert reviews of the Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Antec Dark Fleet DF-85.
July 2010
(86%)
58 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Antec DF-85 is rather striking in its subdued aesthetics that would suit just about any preference or personal taste, and would fit into just about any office or home setting. Antec has done a fine job of keeping the styling neutral without becomin...
Big and roomy, Seven fans included, Fan speed controllers, Outstanding airflow and cooling, Highly configurable, Numerous hotswap features, Placements for an optional 120mm fan, Very quiet (on low), Very good value, Distinctive look, Helpful liquid cooling features,
No toolfree features, Somewhat loud (on high), Heavy, Big bay “guard rails?”,
So, is Antec's Dark Fleet DF-85 chassis a worthy addition to their impressive line of gaming cases? If cooling and configuration options are the benchmarks we're looking at, it just may be. With seven case fans included (five 120's and a couple of 14...
What separates a case from the rest of the pack is by doing more than just including a few bezel lights, mesh grills, or changing the placement of the front panel ports. It helps to start with some shock and awe and in a sense Antec has done that bec...
The Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 retails for about $170 (Amazon Link, Newegg Link) at the time of this review. This is well in-line with other high-end enthusiast cases and represents a good price for what you get. The hot-swappable SSD bay at the top is pro...
As we had an Antec Twelve Hundred to hand, we couldn't help but instigate a mini clash of the titans with the Dark Fleet DF-85 going head to head with our trusty old favourite. The two roof-mounted 140mm fans are clearly doing just as good a job as the 20...
Seven fans preinstalled, Two 2.5" HDD/SSD options, Nice appearance, Fairly priced, Support for nine 3.5" HDD's, One external and four internal HotSwap interfaces, Intake fans have individual filters, All fans have speed control as standard, well constructed, Full height side window, FleetRelease is good innovation, Good performance, Fully painted interior and exterior, USB 3.0 s
No support for quad GPU setup, No XL, ULTRA or EATX support, Space inside is wasted, Front fans are too loud at full speed, PSU mount is undesirable (unless you use CP series PSU)
In this section I am going to write a brief five point summary on the following categories; Performance, Appearance, Construction, Functionality and Value. These views are my own and help me to give the, Antec DF-85, a rating out of 10, a high score d...
