A Review of ANTEC 1200 PC Case: A Performer All the Way

Antec 1200 has plenty of room for air circulation, thanks to the seven fans installed in the cabinet. Along with a big 200 mm fan on top, two 120 mm fans in the back blow hot air out of the case. Knobs at the rear of the machine control their speeds. For fresh-air intake, the front panel houses three 120 mm fans which are equipped with air filters.

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Antec 1200 possess staggering build quality and design with a jet black body and matt finish, and the fans make it look like a modified battle tank. This casing is much more attractive than its predecessor, the Antec 900, so the image of an imposing elder brother is quite justified. This case weighs about 14.5kg/30lb (you can imagine how bulky it is) and its dimensions are, 513 x 213 x 582 mm. The heavy metal gauge guarantees better stability and durability. The plastic used is of top notch quality. For ease of use, Power buttons, Reset buttons and ports are very well placed. Besides, cable management is a treat, because the cables hide behind the motherboard chassis and do not interfere with parts. Installing the hard drives and other components is made convenient by the thumb screws.

We do have a bit of an issue as far as the price is concerned, which is too high at US $ 210, otherwise Antec 1200 is a performer and a well built case capable of handling extreme hardware needs.

Where to buy:

http://www.antec.com/Detail.bok?no=614

Excellent cooling environment, ample room for high end hardware, top notch build quality and design makes Antec 1200 a gamer's delight. But due to a slightly high price (which becomes a second factor if you want that kind of casing for your machine), only a gaming enthusiast who has a high-end rig would opt for this case. Otherwise this cabinet scores a five out of five.