Antec: Performance One Series P160

06:00 - Wednesday 17 December 2003 by David Stellmack
Source: Tom's Hardware – Keywords: 2003, winter, case, review, part, 2

Table of content:
5 – Antec: Performance One Series ...
  1. 1 – Introduction
  2. 2 – Bezel, Bezel... Match My Case!
  3. 3 – Bezel, Bezel... Match My Case!, Continued
  4. 4 – The Review Process
  5. 5 – Antec: Performance One Series P160
  6. 6 – Antec: Performance One Series P160, Continued
  7. 7 – Antec: Performance One Series P160, Continued
  8. 8 – Antec Solution Series: SLK3700-BQE
  9. 9 – Antec Solution Series: SLK3700-BQE, Continued
  10. 10 – Antec Solution Series: SLK3700-BQE, Continued
  11. 11 – AOpen A600 Series: A600B
  12. 12 – AOpen A600 Series: A600B, Continued
  13. 13 – AOpen A600 Series: A600B, Continued
  14. 14 – Aspire: X-Alien
  15. 15 – Aspire: X-Alien, Continued
  16. 16 – Aspire: X-Alien, Continued
  17. 17 – Aspire: X-Dreamer II
  18. 18 – Aspire: X-Dreamer II, Continued
  19. 19 – Aspire: X-Dreamer II, Continued
  20. 20 – Athenatech: 400 Series
  21. 21 – Athenatech: 400 Series, Continued
  22. 22 – Athenatech: 400 Series, Continued
  23. 23 – Athenatech: 7800 Series
  24. 24 – Athenatech: 7800 Series, Continued
  25. 25 – Athenatech: 7800 Series, Continued
  26. 26 – BeanTech: BT85
  27. 27 – BeanTech: BT85, Continued
  28. 28 – BeanTech: BT85, Continued
  29. 29 – BeanTech Igloo Series: IGLOO 12
  30. 30 – BeanTech Igloo Series: IGLOO 12, Continued
  31. 31 – BeanTech Igloo Series: IGLOO 12, Continued
  32. 32 – Casetek LAN PARTY Dreamer: CK1021
  33. 33 – Casetek LAN PARTY Dreamer: CK1021, Continued
  34. 34 – Casetek LAN PARTY Dreamer: CK1021, Continued
  35. 35 – Casetek LAN PARTY Dreamer: CK1021, Continued
  36. 36 – Cooler Master: ATC-201B-BXT
  37. 37 – Cooler Master: ATC-201B-BXT, Continued
  38. 38 – Cooler Master: ATC-201B-BXT, Continued
  39. 39 – Cooler Master: ATC-201B-BXT, Continued
  40. 40 – Cooler Master Wave Master: TAC-T01-EK
  41. 41 – Cooler Master Wave Master: TAC-T01-EK, Continued
  42. 42 – Cooler Master Wave Master: TAC-T01-EK, Continued
  43. 43 – Cooler Master Wave Master: TAC-T01-EK, Continued
  44. 44 – Enermax CS-5171LBFS-B
  45. 45 – Enermax CS-5171LBFS-B, Continued
  46. 46 – Enermax CS-5171LBFS-B, Continued
  47. 47 – Fong Kai FK-333ATX
  48. 48 – Fong Kai FK-333ATX, Continued
  49. 49 – Fong Kai FK-333ATX, Continued
  50. 50 – Inwin IW-S564G-ATX
  51. 51 – Inwin IW-S564G-ATX, Continued
  52. 52 – Inwin IW-S564G-ATX, Continued
  53. 53 – Inwin X Series IW-X710
  54. 54 – Inwin X Series IW-X710, Continued
  55. 55 – Inwin X Series IW-X710, Continued
  56. 56 – Jeantech Butterfly Series 2011
  57. 57 – Jeantech Butterfly Series 2011, Continued
  58. 58 – Jeantech Butterfly Series 2011, Continued
  59. 59 – Jeantech Butterfly Series JN424SB
  60. 60 – Jeantech Butterfly Series JN424SB, Continued
  61. 61 – Jeantech Butterfly Series JN424SB, Continued
  62. 62 – Lian Li PC-6077
  63. 63 – Lian Li PC-6077, Continued
  64. 64 – Lian Li PC-6077, Continued
  65. 65 – SilverStone Technology Lascala Series / SST-LC01
  66. 66 – SilverStone Technology Lascala Series / SST-LC01, Continued
  67. 67 – SilverStone Technology Lascala Series / SST-LC01, Continued
  68. 68 – SilverStone Technology Lascala Series / SST-LC01, Continued
  69. 69 – Superpower Superb Series KC2301B
  70. 70 – Superpower Superb Series KC2301B, Continued
  71. 71 – Superpower Superb Series KC2301B, Continued
  72. 72 – Thermaltake Xaser III Lanfire Series: VM2000AD
  73. 73 – Thermaltake Xaser III Lanfire Series: VM2000AD, Continued
  74. 74 – Thermaltake Xaser III Lanfire Series: VM2000AD, Continued
  75. 75 – Thermaltake Xaser III VM3000A: Skull Series
  76. 76 – Thermaltake Xaser III VM3000A: Skull Series, Continued
  77. 77 – Thermaltake Xaser III VM3000A: Skull Series, Continued
  78. 78 – Conclusion: An Extraordinary Number Of High-Scoring Cases Makes Picking ...
  79. 79 – Conclusion, Continued

Antec: Performance One Series P160

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From Antec we received the most eagerly anticipated case of all of the cases in this review. Antec, legendary for its quality design and configuration, has finally launched its first aluminum chassis with the introduction of its new P160. The P160 is part of Antech's new Performance 1 Series. Previously, Antec only offered cases manufactured with steel; thus, the new addition of its first-ever aluminum chassis has met with a great deal of anticipation. Antec has been quite renowned for its quality and innovation in the past; it will be interesting to see if Antec is able to deliver when switching from steel to aluminum. Let's see what we find.

Number Of Internal 3-½" Bays 4
Number Of External 3-½" Bays 2
Number Of External 5-¼" Bays 4
Number Of Case Fans Supported 2; 1 - 120mm rubber grommeted, rear-mounted fan; optional - 1 120mm rubber grommeted, front-mounted fan
Construction Material 1.2mm thick anodized aluminum
Power Supply Details Not included
Special Features Swiveling front-mounted control panel that includes 2 USB 2.0 ports; 1 1394/Firewire port; 1 MIC jack, 1 headphone jack; built-in LED temperature sensor display with 2 built-in temperature sensors; rubber grommeted internal hard drive trays for noise and vibration reduction; removable motherboard tray; fingerprint resistant finish
Size 20.25"(H) x 8.1" (W) x 19.75"(D)
Sample Case Provided By www.antec-inc.com
Estimated Cost $149.00 US
Cooling Potential Rating 9
Construction Quality Rating 8
Overall Case Rating 9

Upon removing the P160 from its packaging, it is obvious that Antec took the time for its long awaited debut in aluminum chassis very seriously. Antec spent considerable time designing the P160 to be unique when compared to other available aluminum chassis. Antec obviously wanted to make a very big splash with the P160 introduction. From the blue lighting that adorns the front fan intake in the front bezel to the unique roll up design of the front ports, Antec has gone beyond what it had to do to provide a case that is unique in comparison to others in the aluminum case market space.


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