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Published: 2015-12-13, Author: Christoph , review by: techwarelabs.com
Abstract: When a sleek, minimalist, mid-tower framework and expandability are on your must-have list, the Antec P70 does a great job. It's accommodating for power users while maintaining a simplistic approach. The name of the game here is silence, with the P70 case...
Good value for such an inexpensive case, Multiple fan controllers for all case fans, Clean outside look with black matte finish, Sturdy 3.5″ drive mounts (mounting rails), Removable block-off Panel for top fans,
The 3.5″ hard drive cage is not removable, No support for large GPUs (SLI/Crossfire), Case lacks any real support for liquid cooling, Top fan mounts do not have any filtration, Modability
Overall, the Antec P70 was a surprisingly nice case, given its price point. I'm not sure why, but I wasn't really expecting much out of it, when I first started looking at it. It's a pretty solid case if you just want a well priced case to house all your...
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Published: 2015-05-29, Author: Patrick , review by: gamersnexus.net
There's no doubt that NZXT's S340 ($60 to $70) is the clear victor between these cases, but recent changes in price – namely the P70 and R1 offering MIRs that bring them down to ~$40 – mean that it's no longer a fair price range comparison. Even at $40, i...
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Antec's P70 provides room for a full ATX motherboard, long graphics cards in the top four slots, four hard drive bays, three exhaust fans, three two-speed dual-fan controllers, and removable dust filters to ease maintenance,
The Antec P70 lacks space for even slightly oversized motherboards, has only one 2.5” drive mount, and lacks the eighth slot needed to use the bottom slot of an ATX motherboard for graphics. High heat, low noise isolation, break-out slot covers, and flims
Though inexpensive enough for other low-cost systems, the P70 doesn't adequately fill the needs of budget-conscious performance enthusiasts MORE: How To Build A PC: From Component Selection To Installation MORE: Cases in the News MORE: Cases in...
Antec's P in P70 stands for Performance and their goal is to create a quiet, functional, and stylish case for all types of users. With this case in use for over a month now, it certainly meets their goal and is well worth the cost of $69.99, especially co...
Stylish aesthetics, Very quiet fans, Excellent thermal performance, Affordable (as low as $59.99)
Ancient design in detail (virtually no gap between motherboard tray and side panel; not watercooling friendly; stoneage drive retention systems), Horrible for cable management, Flimsy in parts – side panel, PCI expansion slot area, Subpar build quality
Compact and portable, Two frontfacing USB 3.0 ports, Easy to access fan control, Tactile power and reset buttons, Lots of drive bays including SSD support, Comes premounted with three 150mm fans, Runs fairly quiet, Ample room for cable management
Cheap build quality, Less than ideal placement of front audio and USB ports, Limited size won't support larger builds, No integrated LED components or clear sidepanels
Antec's P70 case is a reasonable option for PC builders who are working with a limited budget. At the lower end of the case market, the P70 suffers from what you'd expect: mediocre build quality, lack of any stand-out features, plain/dull appearance, and...
Nice look, Silent fans, 3 position fan control (off, low and high), Stable footing
158mm clearance for air cooler, Knock out PCI slots inserts, No internal insulation as described in brochures, Metal is light weight and easy to bend like all other econ-o-boxes
If you want a case that is silent then you get what you paid for. I could hear every move my Radeon 5770 made but the Antec fans were surprisingly silent and better than I expected. The top 240 X 120 blow hole air vent really pulled the air out of the cas...
