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Antec have certainly kept it basic with the One Hundred Gaming Case, but at the same time they have made this version quite special. Although it is not unique in its design with a window panel, we certainly think it could prove to be a popular addition within the gaming industry.
The Antec One Hundred Window Edition seems to pack a fair punch in terms of cooling performance, mainly due to the generous five fan positions, which are aided with slots for ventilation. The sound-level results, while not class leading are certainly impressive for a case that has a ‘Perforated Front Bezel' and even ventilation on the side.
The case raises no concerns in regards to build quality. The sides even slide on nicely and it feels very sturdy, although the front of the case is made out of a thin plastic which has a small amount of flex when pressure is applied.
There are some problems such as the fact that you can't replace the included fans as you won't be able to use the Fan Speed Controller which is hard-wired in. There is also no USB 3.0 support which seems a strange omission in 2011.
The case does have space for 5 fans, 7 x 3.5″ drives and 3 x 5.25″ drives with plenty of room to spare, however there is little space at the top of the case.
The retail price is likely to be only a few pounds higher than the standard One Hundred Gaming Case and so should be priced around £50. For gamers on a budget, this is a very good purchase decision.
Pros:
- Window to show off the build.
- Good thermal performance with plenty more room for improvements.
- Easy and simple cable management.
- Plenty of space for drives and expansion cards.
- Build quality is good.
- Built-in fan speed controller allows cooling tweaks.
Cons:
- No USB 3.0 Support.
- Fan controller hard wired to the 2 included fans.
- No intake fan included.
Kitguru says: A really good design, and competitively priced.
I like their products, they are always well priced.
I like windowed cases, but my routing skills suck so id need to put a lot of time and effort into it. which is why I have never bought one :p
It isn’t a bad case, but I used the ordinary one and I dont think its a very pretty looking case. I suppose the price point means they need to cut some corners.