Well I've been thinking of building a new computer, and I was wondering should i re-use my old P182 case or buy a new Antec 300 case. I'm looking for good airflow, low noise, as well as be able to fit a corsair H60 cpu water cooler.
The Antec P182 is a better choice, and provide better air flow. Air flow is all about engineering. You can have 20 fans and mesh doors, and have poor cooling. The design is simple, take fresh air in from the front, and hot air out on the back and/or top. Having mesh panels, allows the fresh air in come out of the case and not well cool your components. Side panel fans set to bring fresh air in, will push hot air of the component it cools off on the side of that component and brings hot to the front, creating problem. Side fan set to output air, creates a lack of cool air for anything after the fan, and surrounding component (CPU). ery few cases has the side panel design done right. If you want a new look, a-la-P182/183, with the same cool features such as sound damping panel, and HDD vibration absorption system, check out Fractal Design cases. Very nice in my opinion.
I'd agree with the P182. I have a P183 and it's a very nice case. I wouldn't spend extra money when the case you have is perfectly usable. It's also a pretty nice size and inside is simple enough to work with so I'd just save that and maybe spend it on upgrading something else with the money you would've spent on the 300.
the 300 isn't really a quiet case...so defo the 182...im also looking at getting a replacement for my 182...so many things to spend money on...so little money to spend on those things...
Thanks mates, by not spending money on the case you guys let me more spending money for a 64gb SSD for my new build
