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Antec P280 Case Review
Always amongst the first few choices of an enthusiast’s shortlist when style and silence are of primary importance, Antec’s Performance One series has been synonymous with style and silent computing for many years. Antec’s engineers must have been very busy because the new P280 not only claims the ability to offer silent computing and unparalleled quality but outstanding thermal performance as well. Is it actually possible for quiet computing and high thermal performance to be combined, in a steel case no less? We will find out in this review.
Also, stand a chance to win a brand new Antec P280! (more details at the end of the article)
Antec supplies the P280 case inside a dark, fairly large cardboard box. The main attraction of the artwork is a picture of the case itself. Inside the box we found the case protected by two polystyrene foam slabs and wrapped in a nylon bag.
A minimalistic bundle awaits those that will purchase the P280 case. Antec only supplies a set of the necessary screws and stand-offs, a spare rubber anti-vibration disk mounting spacer, a very simple black and white leaflet and a few small black cable ties. Those who require a full manual can download it online. Antec also includes an USB 3.0 internal header to USB 2.0 header adapter, a very useful cable for those who do not yet own a motherboard with an internal USB 3.0 header. Unfortunately there are no quality cable straps or any other cable management material, which would be a welcome addition in a case of this class.
