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Today we are going to take a look at the Antec GX700 case, which is one of the latest additions to their range of chassis for gamers. Antec have a reputation for producing a variety of affordable cases which have become very popular over the years, including the 300 and 900 which have found massive favour among the gaming audience.
Antec are one of the most established brands in the PC case market and seem to have been around for years. It seems however, that they are keeping a close eye on competition from new entrants to the market like Corsair. After all, the GX700 is a military themed case, similar to the Corsair Vengeance C70. There is a rather large difference in price, though, as the GX700 is aimed at the lower end of the market.
Specification
| Model | GX700 |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Color(s) | Black and military green |
| Cooling System | – Includes 2 x 140 mm top fans Capable of mounting 240 mm radiator for water cooling – Includes 1 x 120 mm rear fan – Optional 2 x 120 mm front intake fans – Optional 120 mm side fan mount to cool graphic cards |
| Maximum CPU cooler height | up to 172 mm |
| Water cooling support | Rear water cooling grommets |
| Drive Bays | – 3 + 1 x 5.25″ tool-less drive bays Click-on 5.25″ drive bay clasps Top bay designed for controls -5 x 3.5″ tool-less HDD tray each with 2.5″ SSD/HDD mount |
| Front Ports | – 2 x USB 3.0 – 2 x USB 2.0 – Audio In/Out – Fan controller |
| Expansion Slots / video card size | – 7 x PCI-E with thumbscrew access / up to 293 mm (11.5″) |
| PSU | None |
| Motherboard Support | Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX |
| CPU Cutout | Enlarged CPU Cutout |
| Cable Management | – 13 mm of cable routing space behind motherboard tray – Cable routing holes |
| Side panel features | – Side Panel Window (Right side) – Two 120 mm fan mounts (Right side – Optional) – One 120 mm fan mount behind motherboard (Left side – Optional) |
| Dimensions | – 19.7″ (H) x 7.9 ” (W) x 17.7″(D) / – 500 mm (H) x200 mm (W) x 450 mm (D) |
| Weight | – Net Weight: 13.8 lb / 6.26 kg – Gross Weight: 17.2 lb / 7.82 kg |
I dont think it is the most attractive looking case, but I am sure it will target a niche audience who liked the corsair case too.
Unusual design indeed, but i like it. bargain price, have to hand it to antec in that regard. shame about the expansion slot covers.