We have a ton of coverage coming up this week! We've already shot about 8 videos, including some discussions with Wendell of Level1 Techs and other experts! Can't wait to share them all. In the meantime, check out our Corsair 6500D Airflow case review: th-cam.com/video/jIu8TToPY3A/w-d-xo.html
Nice. Have a 7000D Airflow and a NX410 on the other side of my setup. Do like those Antec 140 fans, interested in that case here reminds me of the FD North.
It's getting to the point where them bringing back 1-2 of their most popular old cases back and marketing it as a retro case might be commercially viable. Give it a few more years.
The Antec Nine Hundred was my first "cool" PC case after years of beige boxes in the 90s and early 2000s. It really did change the game. I had so many boring cases with one or two tiny 80-90mm fans. Then with SLI and multi core CPUs starting to take off in the mid 2000s, the case cooling started to really matter. Once I finally went from just a box to the 900, it was like night and day difference.
@@GamersNexus I think I built a couple of systems with that case for customers back in the day. Antec was always a joy to work with. They were the first with guaranteed no burred edges in the cases saving all those cuts and gouges. NSK3480 also went through my hands quite a few times.
@@GamersNexus and the Antec Lanboard Computer Transport Apparatus that was packaged with? I carried my huge fractal torrent in it a year back. A lifesaver.
Genuinely hyped by the mini-ITX case. And I can see the movable spine becoming a staple of the industry, after seeing the FormD T1 pioneering it, and the Fractal Terra making it popular, that's a super interesting evolution for the SFF market. Also, it looks sturdy *and* gorgeous.
Antec was my first computer case also. I remember I ordered the full tower online and didn't expect the case to be that big. My girlfriend asked me why I ordered a fridge 😂
My note worthy first cases were aopen. The hx45 and then the hx08 full tower. Still have both. The hx08 is something that people want now. Spades of drive bays and a fully removable motherboard chassis you can fully build before just sliding back into the case.
I loved the Antec 900! It was the case for my first on my own build and I was going to go for an Antec 1200 for the following build but there was a change of plans. The 900 is still serving the family for the PC in the living room to this day. I'm all for Antec rising up again.
My dad still is using my gazilion years old twelve Hundred case :) it's like a tank still going strong after like 6 different build swaps :) Great to see they are comming back. Thumbs up you guys made this vid!
Hi, had the P280 and Ninehundred for years and was very happy with both. I gifted them to friends after upgrading my rig. After several years (10+) I visited my friend at his new house still rocking my old Antec Ninehundred with the top fan still working. super amazing to see. brought back memories :) thanks for the video
2007 heh? so we have about a year before it is revealved that the worlds banking sector was spending money taking on rogue consumer debt in order to make money. when this is discovered the world is going to go to crap and over the course of the next 15 years it will decend into a realm where a man can me convicted of tens upon tens of crimes designed to bring him the presidency, a world that allows that man to try to become president again. a world where that mans supporters seem to actively display delusion based mental health issues. sure you want that? again!
Before I ever dreamed of building my own PC - and before I got so old - Antec was significant in the space. When I finally got around to building a PC from all new parts, except for maybe some so-so fans, they were nowhere to be found. I'm so glad to see Antec back in the game with some good cases! Some of those new fans look promising too. Oh, and while GN has always been my favorite outlet, you guys are really killing it lately! The ASUS coverage is exemplary. GN is the best! Thank you all for your great work.
I still have a Antec p182 case that I use to this day.... it's for my secondary/spare parts/troubleshooting rig, but still, that case has served me very well through the years.
The 300 and 900s were some of my favourites in the 00s. Them, Lian Li, Silverstone and Cooler Master were the top of cases. Hell, even the old NZXT source 220s were great for the time. Now, of those companies, the Lian Li 011ds are the only cases I really see any big praise for. 👴
Antec wasn't my first case, but at about 20 years, it's certainly the one I had the longest. Not happy when it was stolen. Full height Extended-ATX tower with six quickly removable internal vibration-dampening hard drive mounts, six external 5¼ bays, lots of fans that were well-positioned, and the power supply mount accommodated both ATX and workstation sizes. Adjustable feet for stability, too. I think it cost about $300 in 1998. I love their diagnostic tool for power supplies, recommended.
4:46 If I ever wanted a display on my case, it would be a simple little thing like that to display exactly those temperatures. Welcome back, Antec. I never knew ye, but I would like to.
@@bobmcbob4399 _looks at my >$200 B550 board with one_ Idk man, I think I prefer _those_ displays on the motherboard where they belong. There's enough competition in the space that _someone_ will give you such features to make the sale.
I'm glad to see Antec is back. A decade or so ago I bought a $50 Antec PC case which featured pretty much anything you might want. Great airflow. Intake filters. Cable management. 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" bays. USB 3.0. Tool-less parts. It was an awesome value, and that case is still in use today.
when I stared hearing about Antec more, I cried. Cried because ironically I had some Antec products in my home - cooler, case and even a PSU. This is a great moment for the brand that's long been the underrated pc brand, proud to actually see the company strive big.
Hey guys! Could you review some of the Montech cases? They look really good but I would love to see a video with you guys on it. Keep up the great work and thanks for always staying true to yourself!
I made a build for my uncle and I used the Antec Performance 1, and it was AMAZING to build in! So many quality of life things, and just so nice to look at, and easy to build in. Hopefully the next time I build a PC Antec will still be making good cases
I picked up a white Performance 1 last year for my daughter and a good sale ($120 I think it was). Solid case for sure! I'm getting to a point where I have to take off at least one glass panel before even thinking of picking it up, though 😂
I'm sitting in my office with a 300, a Mini P180 and a P182. Nice to see Antec coming back. The P180 and P182 were amazing for silent builds back then. 👍 Heck, the P182 was still my main PC until late 2022.
Antec never really went away - they have been around since the good o'l days. 🙂 Unfortunately they became a mostly low budget manufacturer for the chinese market over the last decade or more. You could occasionally see a few of their cases on sale during Black Friday Sales on Newegg over the years. But this looks like them trying to regain their crown as a main-steam (global) mid-range and premium case manufacture.
@@mr.selfimprovement3241 That would be a hard mountain to climb. Lian Li dominates mid to high end. If Silverstone can't do it I doubt Antec will. They are great at their budget section the NX200 has been used for many of my customers and occasional enthusiast offering (Antec Torqe)
I used to build systems exclusively in the Antec Performance cases in the early-mid 2000s. Those things were tanks, and I still love the look of them. I'm happy to see this company pumping out some good cases again. I hope they succeed.
I built in that case last year. I love how simple and spacious it is. They give you so much space to fit components and made clean cable management foolproof.
Still have my Antec 1200 sitting in the corner & in perfect working condition. Fans & all! I even modded USB 3 into the top panel & replaced the original 2.0. Just can't seem to let go of it. Especially knowing that is has everything & more that many newer cases have. Some of their new line up do look very appealing. Well done Antec & glad to see you back :)
@@LCJammer I wish Antec would sell the 900 with modern conveniences for a limited run or something. I could design/make it out of 3d printed plastic, it's just not the same as buying something off the shelf though.
My very first build was in an Antec Sonata case. That case was replaced by the Antec 900 when it came out. Not only did Antec make extremely well built cases (the Sonata was a real show piece with a paint job better than you'd find on a modern car), they made some of the best power supplies on the market. IMO, during this time period, the only power supplies that were arguably better than Antec's were PC Power & Cooling units. After many years of service, my Antec power supply was taken out of use due to the fact that I outgrew it, not because it failed. So glad to see Antec making a comeback. If they still have the same commitment toward quality and customer service, they'll have my business back for sure.
I just finished a build in the C8 and it was a dream to build in! first time I've ever used one of these fancy dual chamber cases and don't think I can ever go back.
When DIY building an expensive performance gaming pc, meaning big and heavy components that get bigger and heavier each generation and running hot, dual chamber is then the way to go for sure. Wouldnt be suprised if water cooled gpus would become even more popular and as such more affordable/readily available in near future.
Antec is swinging for the fences in 2024. I like what I'm seeing...in particular that SFF case. My first 'enthusiast' gaming build was in the Antec 900, then 1200 as my needs expanded. Lots of great memories working with Antec cases. Welcome back to the game.
Every case review I watch makes me love my old 2012ish Antec case more and more. It keeps temps cool, allows intake air filtration, easy to work on/in and dampens any fan noise reasonably. No glass, no bling, no gimmicks just superior functionality.
TIL that the first 'Fancy' case I bought, the Antec Super Lanboy, was also Steve's first 😊 I still have mine and use it to house my previous generation of hardware, it runs my 3D printer software and other home engineering programs.
i just bought the C8 $100 its a full tower case tons of room dual chamber. got 5 antec rgb fans with controller for $45. i am quite pleased with the c8 the aesthetic with RGB fans paired with something like an audio visualizer is quite stunning and impressive not only to me but my guests are always wowed
To Steve and the rest of the Gamers Nexus crew, thank y’all for all the hard work and information you put out for us. I bought the ANTEC PF1 two months ago as a part of my first pc build, former laptop user, partly based on what y’all’s review of it. As a newbie builder I wanted something easy to work with and the temp display and interior space drew me to make that choice. Temp display is aight. I like the aquarium look but dudes something about a front to back case has always made me want one. I love it and I have become more comfortable working inside it as the weeks have passed. I maxed out the fans, LFIII with three fans in exhaust on top, three on the shroud as intake/recirculating, three on the front as intake and one in the rear as exhaust and haven’t tried other configurations since it keeps my gpu well below 75C during most games I play. Usually less than 70C. Also I was a little hesitant initially to start fucking shit up since it worked. I will be tinkering when I get back home with the fan setup to see if anything changes, just for the fun of it. Yes that’s confidence right there. I know y’all are busy with all the ASUS bull recently, but I really appreciate the content and the help during my decision making process.
I still have my Antec P182, sporting a E8600 system. Retro at its finest. :) Very excited they're back on the case market. I really liked their classic stuff, particularly the P-series as mentioned and of course the legendary 900 and 1200.
Yeah, the case on the left with the wood border around the front is something I'm seriously considering, even though I just got a new case a few years ago.
Good to see Antec back on cases. I recently un-retired my Super LANboy. Swapped out the fans it came with and slotted in some Noctuas. Wired up the front panel audio incorrectly (mic/phones swapped) but it isn’t a big enough deal for me to fix it. I was using a massive Coolermaster (Centurion perhaps). The Super LANboy wasn’t my first case, but might have been my first ATX case (I’m that old!).
I remember my first PC my dad built for me was in an antec, antec psu too I think, the PSU eventually gave out (was only a bronze) but the case never had any issues including fans, i/o, cd disk port, etc Glad they're making a comeback, if they make some modern retro cases I'd 100% buy one to make my old man a PC, he still talks about how great antec cases were every time we chat about cases
I love seeing Antec return to the market! I still have 2 Antec cases in use on older systems. Really loved the 900! Was certainly my favorite case from those days!
I have the C8 , its a really good case. I was pleasantly surprised. Looking gorgeous, very comfortable to build in, and its structural integrity is very good, even when removing the panel and leaving only the skeleton. Major W in my opinion.
The handheld reminds me so much of the old Sidekick phone. I really, really, REALLY hope the performance on the device is good-I can really use a mobile device like that for diagnosing equipment and of course, games.
i recently bought one of Antec's "Fusion" fans. no idea how objectively good it is at being a fan, probably pretty average, but its lighting is beautiful. someone finally managed to properly diffuse LEDs
I'm still using that Antec 900 to this day and even all the original included fans still works running 24/7 as my camera surveillance system. Cut a hole in the backside for CPU bracket access and painted the inside black and a few other little mods/tweaks. Had many other PCs and cases since but I'll never get rid of that one even if it's not my main PC case anymore.
Man i got an Antec P182b back in the days, absolutely loved it, still one of the most memorable cases i had. So far ahead of its time and the quality on it felt so good.
I have an Antec Fusion V2 sitting on shelf, still planning to build a new media machine from it. I imported that case from the US at some considerable expense, as it wasnt sold in the EU etc.... Great to see Antec back, their cases always excited me to build something cool.
Still have a few of the old Antec cases, they are my go-to for "retro" builds, because of how good they look and feel. It's fun to work with them and brings back memories of a simpler times. The good'ol Antec 300, god i love that case. Rocking a P100 for my current build, great case for all your HDD needs while being relatively quiet.
I picked up a DP503 a little more than a year ago. It's incredible. Big but not insane. Clean lines and good airflow. One of the few early cases with USB C 3.2 Gen2 on the front panel.
I'm still using my Antec 902 case from 2009 for my main build today. It's so old it only has USB 2.0 headers, but that doesn't bother me because I never use the front panel IO anyway). It's seen 4 MOBO and CPU swaps so far. The only thing I've done is modded an acrylic side panel on, added a sensor panel, and added LED lighting strips. And because this was one of the earliest cases that came with a painted black interior, the case still looks modern today.
Man Antec was my first case, went to an SC2 lan they were sponsoring and I won a raffle for their case over a decade ago. Saw they were still around but hadn't seen anything noteworthy for years. Cool to see new life for the brand!
been thinking about Antec alot lately. Even considering hunting down the beastly 900 for a nostalgia build. Glad to see them coming back to the game. Great work as usual to Steve and the crew. Looking forward to the rest of the weeks reporting.
I’m still using an old Antec 900 for my PC. Been starting to look at a possible upgrade/replacement due to my build (graphics card) having outgrown the case. Glad to see that Antec is going to have new case options because I really like the Antec 900
My last Antec case was a P180 i think a very very long time ago. Antec was still very popular at the time. But then they kinda disappeared from the market. I bought the Antec Performance FT1 a little while ago and im very happy with it. And im happy that the Antec is briging even more new cases to the market. 🙂
I went with the Antec Performance Series P20C ARGB, dropped 3 140mm in the front and a 360mm AIO in the top. Its a great case and looks very nice. Antec 900 was my first build and I still have it.
I built a new PC this year, and i went with the Antec DF600... i loved it and bought a second one to refresh my old PC. The new C8 really caught my eye, and I may just have to get one when they are available.
Glad Antec is back, they used to have some of the best cases & power supplies during the late 90s-early 00s. I still have a 300 Illusion case somewhere, one of my favorite to use & build in.
This is awesome to see Antec coming back. My first 3 builds were all in Antec cases, the Sonata, 900, and 1200. I still have a system running today in the 1200, definitely brings back some good memories of my first pc building seeing this.
My Antec 900 is a little awkward for some modern components (like some AIO coolers), but even now it still is mostly-useful! It's currently still housing my main file-server for my homelab because it has such an amazing amount of disk slots and fan ports on it. It has an E-ATX motherboard in it for a slightly-dated 'dual CPU Xeon' setup, and I remain quite pleased with that case. I've lost a few drive rails for their bays, but not so many that I'm sad about it! If I were sad about it, I bet I could buy some off of EBay or something anyway. So, I am definitely pleased to hear that Antec is back, and apparently NOT-sucking at making cases. It's apparently hard to not be awful at it! Even Dell seems to have a huge problem (Hello, "Alienware at 100C from the factory" airflow!) with designing cases that can usefully cool their gear, so a competent maker returning to the field is a very nice thing for me.
Love seeing what Antec is doing now! Their new PSUs seem pretty interesting, and I want to get the ARGB C8 as soon as the White one is available (the black ARGB C8 is). Great to see more options in the space that are competitive
I had the 900! GREAT case. I recently sold it to someone who was setting up a home NAS/Security cam system. That 4897349832765mm fan on the top was still running strong!
My first build PC was with an Antec sonata (first model) case over 20 years ago and I loved it. Glad they make a comeback. I like the one with the wooden trim.
Antec! From the time I started getting enough disposable income to ever consider putting together my computer from scratch. Don't get me wrong it was not my first choice I really wanted a Chieftec Dragon or the identical twin from Antec, but the fact that they made good quality PSUs steered me towards Antec but ended up getting a different tower from them, drilled 2x 120mm holes, cut all the stock fan grills and put together my Athlon Thunderbird monster machine from my dreams! Hope they can pull it together!
Woo woo glad to see Antec back. I used their Sonata case so many times for family computers! I loved their "vibe" during the Chieftec Dragon days. I won a drawing from HardOCP on a P183 and a HCP 1000w Delta made plat over 10 years ago. I guess it's been a while now, but the most recent product I've used from them was the VP450. Great powersupply, I have a handful of them being moved system to system, great pairing with the SG13.
Antec 900 was my first build. I remember in 2012 they were already saying that some of its features were lacking but the design appealed to me, and the all-steel mesh was a dusty nightmare but beyond that it kept my system chilly. Used the case for eight years before finally upgrading to an AM4 platform and doing a whole new build, which I went with Corsair for. But now, it seems like Antec and Corsair have switched positions, where Antec is aggressively innovating and Corsair has become complacent with their product design. Anyway, beyond the case itself, Antec's customer support left an impression on me for being pleasant and responsive, more like dealing with a small business than a faceless corporation. I'm glad to see them making waves again!
Even though I was in Eastern Europe, I had the Antec 900 and loved it. I didn't know it was so popular and venerable, I just liked the way it looked and bought it at the time. The new cases look great. I wish there was a variant of the smaller wood panel case with the LCD. Glad to see they're back!
The antec performance 1 is a great case. Also antec has made some wild & unique cases like the torque, striker & cannon which at least for the striker and cannon has been seen quite a bit in the custom watercooling space.
i have no attachment to antec, but i'm always happy to see new competitive offerings for any computer components. looking forward to seeing what they come up with in the future
My first custom PC case was an Antec 900. I loved the little cubby on top. I wish someone would bring that back. I still have the damn thing, maybe I'll build a sleeper old school build with it one day. I hope to see them come back and push the envelope again, as we don't really have that in the hardware space these days.
RETURN OF THE KING BABY!!! Can't wait for the flux review, like the look of it. 12:40 Some panel kits in different colors would be cool, heck if that core is replaceable maybe get those in a few colors as well. 13:30 hoping they close those springs up in the final version can see that being a pinch point, but the included keyboard is useful.
Goddamn, those designs look great. Love the front panel on the Flux. It's great to see a case company bring something new to the market instead of reiterating existing designs.
We have a ton of coverage coming up this week! We've already shot about 8 videos, including some discussions with Wendell of Level1 Techs and other experts! Can't wait to share them all.
In the meantime, check out our Corsair 6500D Airflow case review: th-cam.com/video/jIu8TToPY3A/w-d-xo.html
But I don't want a Corsair case. I want Antec!
You can thank LGR for the wood panel look.
Nice. Have a 7000D Airflow and a NX410 on the other side of my setup. Do like those Antec 140 fans, interested in that case here reminds me of the FD North.
Is there going to be a follow up to the nvidia reflex video with csgo pro player nothing? let me know if I missdled it.
would the inside bottom fans cancel the front fans air coming in?
Im glad Antec is back. I really wish they would've remade their old cases with a modern flair, I think a retro designed case would do really well
It's getting to the point where them bringing back 1-2 of their most popular old cases back and marketing it as a retro case might be commercially viable. Give it a few more years.
I second this! And throw a few drive bays in there, for those of us who use our machines for other purposes!
They were always here, it's just that they are not as popular as they were before. I bought a PSU from them during the pandemic
About to mod an Antec Lanboy Air, would love a modern version
They need to make a newer super lanboy
The Antec Nine Hundred was my first "cool" PC case after years of beige boxes in the 90s and early 2000s. It really did change the game. I had so many boring cases with one or two tiny 80-90mm fans. Then with SLI and multi core CPUs starting to take off in the mid 2000s, the case cooling started to really matter. Once I finally went from just a box to the 900, it was like night and day difference.
0:19 omg. You just jostled a long lost memory loose. I remember dreaming about building in that case as a kid. 😂
I still have mine! Love that case
I thought I was doing well still building into my ten-year-old green Bitfenix mini-ITX thing, but the Lanboy has another decade on it!
@@GamersNexus I think I built a couple of systems with that case for customers back in the day. Antec was always a joy to work with. They were the first with guaranteed no burred edges in the cases saving all those cuts and gouges. NSK3480 also went through my hands quite a few times.
@@GamersNexus and the Antec Lanboard Computer Transport Apparatus that was packaged with? I carried my huge fractal torrent in it a year back. A lifesaver.
The 900 was my dream case back in 2013.
Genuinely hyped by the mini-ITX case. And I can see the movable spine becoming a staple of the industry, after seeing the FormD T1 pioneering it, and the Fractal Terra making it popular, that's a super interesting evolution for the SFF market. Also, it looks sturdy *and* gorgeous.
Antec was my first computer case also. I remember I ordered the full tower online and didn't expect the case to be that big. My girlfriend asked me why I ordered a fridge 😂
i stood my 12 hundred next to my best mates 2 year old kid the day i recieved it. they were the same size.
Fractal r4 owners rise up
My note worthy first cases were aopen. The hx45 and then the hx08 full tower. Still have both. The hx08 is something that people want now. Spades of drive bays and a fully removable motherboard chassis you can fully build before just sliding back into the case.
It's a fridge to keep the computer running cool
@@joshuawilloughby2696 🤣
That black and red case looks very cool and well made.
Yeah bet. It'll be so fast, but also hot.
.. 'cos you know... Red.
I like that smaller case over all of the other ones that look like aquariums and 1970's speaker boxes.
@@robertlawrence9000 But then you could add an old fashioned PC speaker to that box. :)
@@TheHighborn at least it's not purple. It won't disappear right before your eyes. >:3
WHAT? ANTEC!
That's what I said!
They've been "back," in that they've been silently putting forth case after case all of 2022-2024.
The C8 is probably my favorite O11 clone
@@Wrigglevision C8 is looking strong.
Wtf 😂
recently gave away my old Skeleton Case 🤣
I loved the Antec 900! It was the case for my first on my own build and I was going to go for an Antec 1200 for the following build but there was a change of plans. The 900 is still serving the family for the PC in the living room to this day. I'm all for Antec rising up again.
My first build was a antec 900 with a i7 920 and 3x1GB ddr3 with a gtx 260 lol
My dad still is using my gazilion years old twelve Hundred case :) it's like a tank still going strong after like 6 different build swaps :) Great to see they are comming back. Thumbs up you guys made this vid!
Haha the 1200 was a monster, I still use mine today for my server!
Hi, had the P280 and Ninehundred for years and was very happy with both. I gifted them to friends after upgrading my rig. After several years (10+) I visited my friend at his new house still rocking my old Antec Ninehundred with the top fan still working. super amazing to see. brought back memories :) thanks for the video
In some places; It's beginning to feel a lot like 2007 again, and that's hardly a bad thing.
2007 heh? so we have about a year before it is revealved that the worlds banking sector was spending money taking on rogue consumer debt in order to make money. when this is discovered the world is going to go to crap and over the course of the next 15 years it will decend into a realm where a man can me convicted of tens upon tens of crimes designed to bring him the presidency, a world that allows that man to try to become president again. a world where that mans supporters seem to actively display delusion based mental health issues. sure you want that? again!
Lets hope we don't get PC parts becoming useless as fast as it was in the 2000s.
With all the wood paneling it's starting to feel like the 1970s again
@@naamadossantossilva4736 lmao true! Back then, you'd drive off the lot with your new build and it would be outdated by the time you got home
Ah yes b4 obama started a race war
Before I ever dreamed of building my own PC - and before I got so old - Antec was significant in the space. When I finally got around to building a PC from all new parts, except for maybe some so-so fans, they were nowhere to be found. I'm so glad to see Antec back in the game with some good cases! Some of those new fans look promising too. Oh, and while GN has always been my favorite outlet, you guys are really killing it lately! The ASUS coverage is exemplary. GN is the best! Thank you all for your great work.
I still have a Antec p182 case that I use to this day.... it's for my secondary/spare parts/troubleshooting rig, but still, that case has served me very well through the years.
Favorite case, the little mini fridge.
The 300 and 900s were some of my favourites in the 00s. Them, Lian Li, Silverstone and Cooler Master were the top of cases. Hell, even the old NZXT source 220s were great for the time. Now, of those companies, the Lian Li 011ds are the only cases I really see any big praise for. 👴
I had an antec tower case from 2001 to about 2010, SX1030b, served me very well too
I used a p182 for about 8 years. It was a fantastic case
I have two of their cases I use for the same purpose... They really did used to make some amazing cases!
Antec wasn't my first case, but at about 20 years, it's certainly the one I had the longest. Not happy when it was stolen. Full height Extended-ATX tower with six quickly removable internal vibration-dampening hard drive mounts, six external 5¼ bays, lots of fans that were well-positioned, and the power supply mount accommodated both ATX and workstation sizes. Adjustable feet for stability, too. I think it cost about $300 in 1998. I love their diagnostic tool for power supplies, recommended.
4:46 If I ever wanted a display on my case, it would be a simple little thing like that to display exactly those temperatures.
Welcome back, Antec. I never knew ye, but I would like to.
How about a boot error code display (the thing that is missing on about 95% of all motherboards)? Wouldn't that be more functional?
@@bobmcbob4399 _looks at my >$200 B550 board with one_
Idk man, I think I prefer _those_ displays on the motherboard where they belong. There's enough competition in the space that _someone_ will give you such features to make the sale.
I'm glad to see Antec is back. A decade or so ago I bought a $50 Antec PC case which featured pretty much anything you might want. Great airflow. Intake filters. Cable management. 2.5", 3.5" and 5.25" bays. USB 3.0. Tool-less parts. It was an awesome value, and that case is still in use today.
One of the GOAT has returned! All hail Antec!
when I stared hearing about Antec more, I cried. Cried because ironically I had some Antec products in my home - cooler, case and even a PSU. This is a great moment for the brand that's long been the underrated pc brand, proud to actually see the company strive big.
Hey guys! Could you review some of the Montech cases? They look really good but I would love to see a video with you guys on it. Keep up the great work and thanks for always staying true to yourself!
They are on the radar for when we get back!
I made a build for my uncle and I used the Antec Performance 1, and it was AMAZING to build in! So many quality of life things, and just so nice to look at, and easy to build in.
Hopefully the next time I build a PC Antec will still be making good cases
I picked up a white Performance 1 last year for my daughter and a good sale ($120 I think it was). Solid case for sure! I'm getting to a point where I have to take off at least one glass panel before even thinking of picking it up, though 😂
What a blast from the past! A shame I never got to build inside an Antec P280. That thing was a racecar of a case. I wish them all the best luck!
I'm sitting in my office with a 300, a Mini P180 and a P182.
Nice to see Antec coming back.
The P180 and P182 were amazing for silent builds back then. 👍
Heck, the P182 was still my main PC until late 2022.
Stoked to see Antec back. I'm due for a new build in the next year or so, they'll definitely be on my radar. I always loved my Antec cases.
Antec never really went away - they have been around since the good o'l days. 🙂 Unfortunately they became a mostly low budget manufacturer for the chinese market over the last decade or more. You could occasionally see a few of their cases on sale during Black Friday Sales on Newegg over the years. But this looks like them trying to regain their crown as a main-steam (global) mid-range and premium case manufacture.
@@mr.selfimprovement3241 That would be a hard mountain to climb. Lian Li dominates mid to high end. If Silverstone can't do it I doubt Antec will. They are great at their budget section the NX200 has been used for many of my customers and occasional enthusiast offering (Antec Torqe)
I used to build systems exclusively in the Antec Performance cases in the early-mid 2000s. Those things were tanks, and I still love the look of them.
I'm happy to see this company pumping out some good cases again. I hope they succeed.
I remember the Antec Performance One P180 and the Antec Sonata. Truly ground breaking cases at the time.
My very first PC build was in an Antec Sonata. Primitive by today's standards, but that thing was impressive back then!
Still using its modern descendant the P110 Silent, 25+lb of mass damped case lol.
One of my first builds was in an antec sonata. My cable management was terrible in it.
Just got a Performance 1 FT and im loving it
Same. Had the NV7 for a year, changed it for the P1 FT. Love this case a lot more.
I built in that case last year. I love how simple and spacious it is. They give you so much space to fit components and made clean cable management foolproof.
Still have my Antec 1200 sitting in the corner & in perfect working condition. Fans & all! I even modded USB 3 into the top panel & replaced the original 2.0. Just can't seem to let go of it. Especially knowing that is has everything & more that many newer cases have. Some of their new line up do look very appealing. Well done Antec & glad to see you back :)
Antec 900 was my first build. I used that thing for years and years.
Glad to see more case makers. More competition and innovation is always good.
I miss my old Antec 1200
I remember looking at that beast of case (heavy) during a LAN party at my friend's house.
antec 900 baby miss it so much
@@LCJammer I wish Antec would sell the 900 with modern conveniences for a limited run or something. I could design/make it out of 3d printed plastic, it's just not the same as buying something off the shelf though.
Oh man I just sold mine the other day.
Probably the biggest case i'll ever own
I still use mine, it makes me sad that the only real replacement I can find is the Thermaltake Core W200.
Flashbacks to my lovely Antech Sonata II 'Piano Black'.
Loved my Antec LANboy. Had the first gen. Was so simple and pretty.
My very first build was in an Antec Sonata case. That case was replaced by the Antec 900 when it came out. Not only did Antec make extremely well built cases (the Sonata was a real show piece with a paint job better than you'd find on a modern car), they made some of the best power supplies on the market. IMO, during this time period, the only power supplies that were arguably better than Antec's were PC Power & Cooling units.
After many years of service, my Antec power supply was taken out of use due to the fact that I outgrew it, not because it failed. So glad to see Antec making a comeback. If they still have the same commitment toward quality and customer service, they'll have my business back for sure.
I just finished a build in the C8 and it was a dream to build in! first time I've ever used one of these fancy dual chamber cases and don't think I can ever go back.
When DIY building an expensive performance gaming pc, meaning big and heavy components that get bigger and heavier each generation and running hot, dual chamber is then the way to go for sure. Wouldnt be suprised if water cooled gpus would become even more popular and as such more affordable/readily available in near future.
Antec is swinging for the fences in 2024. I like what I'm seeing...in particular that SFF case.
My first 'enthusiast' gaming build was in the Antec 900, then 1200 as my needs expanded.
Lots of great memories working with Antec cases. Welcome back to the game.
Out of my 3 case last decade 2 was Antec, loved them.
Every case review I watch makes me love my old 2012ish Antec case more and more. It keeps temps cool, allows intake air filtration, easy to work on/in and dampens any fan noise reasonably. No glass, no bling, no gimmicks just superior functionality.
That black and red mini pc looks dope. Skip the green just make it black and red, maybe some silver
nah too many black & red specs out there. the off green is subtle but gives it character
Never skip the green
Recently got myself a P20C, and am really loving it.
Easily fit a top-mounted Liquid Freezer III while being less than 9 inches wide.
Man, the Antec P180 (and related cases) were the best back in the day. I'm excited to see what they do today.
If they do an updated version of a P180 I will be extremely happy.
TIL that the first 'Fancy' case I bought, the Antec Super Lanboy, was also Steve's first 😊
I still have mine and use it to house my previous generation of hardware, it runs my 3D printer software and other home engineering programs.
the Nostaglia hits deep.
i just bought the C8 $100 its a full tower case tons of room dual chamber. got 5 antec rgb fans with controller for $45. i am quite pleased with the c8 the aesthetic with RGB fans paired with something like an audio visualizer is quite stunning and impressive not only to me but my guests are always wowed
To Steve and the rest of the Gamers Nexus crew, thank y’all for all the hard work and information you put out for us.
I bought the ANTEC PF1 two months ago as a part of my first pc build, former laptop user, partly based on what y’all’s review of it. As a newbie builder I wanted something easy to work with and the temp display and interior space drew me to make that choice. Temp display is aight.
I like the aquarium look but dudes something about a front to back case has always made me want one.
I love it and I have become more comfortable working inside it as the weeks have passed. I maxed out the fans, LFIII with three fans in exhaust on top, three on the shroud as intake/recirculating, three on the front as intake and one in the rear as exhaust and haven’t tried other configurations since it keeps my gpu well below 75C during most games I play. Usually less than 70C. Also I was a little hesitant initially to start fucking shit up since it worked.
I will be tinkering when I get back home with the fan setup to see if anything changes, just for the fun of it. Yes that’s confidence right there.
I know y’all are busy with all the ASUS bull recently, but I really appreciate the content and the help during my decision making process.
Antec case, power supply, they made all sorts of stuff. But their cases, the Lanboy was the case to have for years.
I still have my Antec P182, sporting a E8600 system. Retro at its finest. :)
Very excited they're back on the case market. I really liked their classic stuff, particularly the P-series as mentioned and of course the legendary 900 and 1200.
I am really happy the wood theme is picking up.
Yeah, the case on the left with the wood border around the front is something I'm seriously considering, even though I just got a new case a few years ago.
It amuses me as it harkens back to 70's hifi equipment.
@@bobmcbob4399 Reminds me of an Atari 2600, too.
Good to see Antec back on cases. I recently un-retired my Super LANboy. Swapped out the fans it came with and slotted in some Noctuas. Wired up the front panel audio incorrectly (mic/phones swapped) but it isn’t a big enough deal for me to fix it. I was using a massive Coolermaster (Centurion perhaps). The Super LANboy wasn’t my first case, but might have been my first ATX case (I’m that old!).
Blast from the past!
I remember my first PC my dad built for me was in an antec, antec psu too I think, the PSU eventually gave out (was only a bronze) but the case never had any issues including fans, i/o, cd disk port, etc
Glad they're making a comeback, if they make some modern retro cases I'd 100% buy one to make my old man a PC, he still talks about how great antec cases were every time we chat about cases
I love seeing Antec return to the market! I still have 2 Antec cases in use on older systems. Really loved the 900! Was certainly my favorite case from those days!
I have the C8 , its a really good case. I was pleasantly surprised. Looking gorgeous, very comfortable to build in, and its structural integrity is very good, even when removing the panel and leaving only the skeleton. Major W in my opinion.
Glad to see them back. Been running a modified Antec P180 since before 2010.
The handheld reminds me so much of the old Sidekick phone. I really, really, REALLY hope the performance on the device is good-I can really use a mobile device like that for diagnosing equipment and of course, games.
i recently bought one of Antec's "Fusion" fans. no idea how objectively good it is at being a fan, probably pretty average, but its lighting is beautiful. someone finally managed to properly diffuse LEDs
Antec P180 was the first case I bought. Loved it. Glad to see Antec coming back.
I'm still using that Antec 900 to this day and even all the original included fans still works running 24/7 as my camera surveillance system. Cut a hole in the backside for CPU bracket access and painted the inside black and a few other little mods/tweaks. Had many other PCs and cases since but I'll never get rid of that one even if it's not my main PC case anymore.
Man i got an Antec P182b back in the days, absolutely loved it, still one of the most memorable cases i had. So far ahead of its time and the quality on it felt so good.
I have an Antec Fusion V2 sitting on shelf, still planning to build a new media machine from it. I imported that case from the US at some considerable expense, as it wasnt sold in the EU etc.... Great to see Antec back, their cases always excited me to build something cool.
Still have a few of the old Antec cases, they are my go-to for "retro" builds, because of how good they look and feel. It's fun to work with them and brings back memories of a simpler times.
The good'ol Antec 300, god i love that case.
Rocking a P100 for my current build, great case for all your HDD needs while being relatively quiet.
I picked up a DP503 a little more than a year ago. It's incredible. Big but not insane. Clean lines and good airflow. One of the few early cases with USB C 3.2 Gen2 on the front panel.
Also my first(s). Built dozens of Antec's for one contract or another. Straightforward, solid, inexpensive but not flashy.
Antec is back! My current PC is built into an Antec Sonota III case. I've waited so long to upgrade the case that there was no gap in selection. Neat!
I'm still using my Antec 902 case from 2009 for my main build today. It's so old it only has USB 2.0 headers, but that doesn't bother me because I never use the front panel IO anyway).
It's seen 4 MOBO and CPU swaps so far. The only thing I've done is modded an acrylic side panel on, added a sensor panel, and added LED lighting strips.
And because this was one of the earliest cases that came with a painted black interior, the case still looks modern today.
Man Antec was my first case, went to an SC2 lan they were sponsoring and I won a raffle for their case over a decade ago. Saw they were still around but hadn't seen anything noteworthy for years. Cool to see new life for the brand!
Good to see Antec back in the game, I had a couple cases from them around 20 years ago that I have fond memories of.
Antec has never been gone in my world. Three Hundred U3, P101 Silent and P20C have had my case needs all sorted out.
been thinking about Antec alot lately. Even considering hunting down the beastly 900 for a nostalgia build. Glad to see them coming back to the game. Great work as usual to Steve and the crew. Looking forward to the rest of the weeks reporting.
I’m still using an old Antec 900 for my PC. Been starting to look at a possible upgrade/replacement due to my build (graphics card) having outgrown the case. Glad to see that Antec is going to have new case options because I really like the Antec 900
My last Antec case was a P180 i think a very very long time ago. Antec was still very popular at the time. But then they kinda disappeared from the market.
I bought the Antec Performance FT1 a little while ago and im very happy with it. And im happy that the Antec is briging even more new cases to the market. 🙂
I went with the Antec Performance Series P20C ARGB, dropped 3 140mm in the front and a 360mm AIO in the top. Its a great case and looks very nice. Antec 900 was my first build and I still have it.
I got an Antec GX1200 back in like, 2016 or so and it's still serving me very well!
Hit the nail on the head. Antec was one of my first cases when I started building so many years ago!
I built a new PC this year, and i went with the Antec DF600... i loved it and bought a second one to refresh my old PC. The new C8 really caught my eye, and I may just have to get one when they are available.
Glad Antec is back, they used to have some of the best cases & power supplies during the late 90s-early 00s. I still have a 300 Illusion case somewhere, one of my favorite to use & build in.
This is awesome to see Antec coming back. My first 3 builds were all in Antec cases, the Sonata, 900, and 1200. I still have a system running today in the 1200, definitely brings back some good memories of my first pc building seeing this.
My Antec 900 is a little awkward for some modern components (like some AIO coolers), but even now it still is mostly-useful! It's currently still housing my main file-server for my homelab because it has such an amazing amount of disk slots and fan ports on it. It has an E-ATX motherboard in it for a slightly-dated 'dual CPU Xeon' setup, and I remain quite pleased with that case. I've lost a few drive rails for their bays, but not so many that I'm sad about it! If I were sad about it, I bet I could buy some off of EBay or something anyway.
So, I am definitely pleased to hear that Antec is back, and apparently NOT-sucking at making cases. It's apparently hard to not be awful at it! Even Dell seems to have a huge problem (Hello, "Alienware at 100C from the factory" airflow!) with designing cases that can usefully cool their gear, so a competent maker returning to the field is a very nice thing for me.
That wood trimming integration is very tasteful
Yeah from why I’ve seen on Antec’s implementation, this wood thing might have legs!
Love seeing what Antec is doing now! Their new PSUs seem pretty interesting, and I want to get the ARGB C8 as soon as the White one is available (the black ARGB C8 is). Great to see more options in the space that are competitive
I had the 900! GREAT case. I recently sold it to someone who was setting up a home NAS/Security cam system. That 4897349832765mm fan on the top was still running strong!
Already rocking an Antec c8 best case i bought in the last 8 years.. the airflow is insane 3x140 bottom 3x140 top and a 360 on the side.
Used the Antec 900 for my first real build back in the day. Brings back memories.
My first build PC was with an Antec sonata (first model) case over 20 years ago and I loved it. Glad they make a comeback. I like the one with the wooden trim.
Antec! From the time I started getting enough disposable income to ever consider putting together my computer from scratch.
Don't get me wrong it was not my first choice I really wanted a Chieftec Dragon or the identical twin from Antec, but the fact that they made good quality PSUs steered me towards Antec but ended up getting a different tower from them, drilled 2x 120mm holes, cut all the stock fan grills and put together my Athlon Thunderbird monster machine from my dreams!
Hope they can pull it together!
Woo woo glad to see Antec back. I used their Sonata case so many times for family computers! I loved their "vibe" during the Chieftec Dragon days. I won a drawing from HardOCP on a P183 and a HCP 1000w Delta made plat over 10 years ago. I guess it's been a while now, but the most recent product I've used from them was the VP450. Great powersupply, I have a handful of them being moved system to system, great pairing with the SG13.
I had a self built PC in an Antec case for 13 years, loved it. I'll deffinitely consider one of their new cases for my next build
Antec 900 was my first build. I remember in 2012 they were already saying that some of its features were lacking but the design appealed to me, and the all-steel mesh was a dusty nightmare but beyond that it kept my system chilly. Used the case for eight years before finally upgrading to an AM4 platform and doing a whole new build, which I went with Corsair for. But now, it seems like Antec and Corsair have switched positions, where Antec is aggressively innovating and Corsair has become complacent with their product design. Anyway, beyond the case itself, Antec's customer support left an impression on me for being pleasant and responsive, more like dealing with a small business than a faceless corporation. I'm glad to see them making waves again!
Even though I was in Eastern Europe, I had the Antec 900 and loved it. I didn't know it was so popular and venerable, I just liked the way it looked and bought it at the time. The new cases look great. I wish there was a variant of the smaller wood panel case with the LCD. Glad to see they're back!
I'm a huge fan of my Antec DP502 Flux. It was pretty easy to build in, has great thermals, and I like the look a lot.
NGL those wood cases give me old school speaker vibes and I love it
The antec performance 1 is a great case. Also antec has made some wild & unique cases like the torque, striker & cannon which at least for the striker and cannon has been seen quite a bit in the custom watercooling space.
i have no attachment to antec, but i'm always happy to see new competitive offerings for any computer components. looking forward to seeing what they come up with in the future
My first custom PC case was an Antec 900. I loved the little cubby on top. I wish someone would bring that back. I still have the damn thing, maybe I'll build a sleeper old school build with it one day. I hope to see them come back and push the envelope again, as we don't really have that in the hardware space these days.
Nice to have Antec back. That high end fan looks cool, cases look cool and so does the handheld with the keybaord. The screen size is a nice size.
RETURN OF THE KING BABY!!!
Can't wait for the flux review, like the look of it.
12:40 Some panel kits in different colors would be cool, heck if that core is replaceable maybe get those in a few colors as well.
13:30 hoping they close those springs up in the final version can see that being a pinch point, but the included keyboard is useful.
Two Antec sonata iii in use, one with extra aftermarket cork layers! Welcome back Antec!
I still have my antec 300 sporting a diy acrylic window and custom rattle can paint job. Nice to see them making a comeback.
Goddamn, those designs look great. Love the front panel on the Flux. It's great to see a case company bring something new to the market instead of reiterating existing designs.
Loved Antec for years. Grew up with some of their cases for my PCs. Glad to see them back, maybe I get some new model...