Antec Performance One P183

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

2
Average:

0
Bad:

0

6.6

User Score

Based on 54 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Excellent build quality with sleek styling.
Extra depth for oversized hardware.
Four large cooling fans with adjustable speed control included.

Cons:

May require long PSU cables depending on hardware used.
Relatively heavy.

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Last revision on September 4, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Excellent build quality with sleek styling
Extra depth for oversized hardware
Four large cooling fans with adjustable speed control included
Additional locations for three more 120mm fans if desired
11 Drive bays
Able to fit Antec's CPSeries power supplies
Very quiet
Three year warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

May require long PSU cables depending on hardware used
Relatively heavy
No intake fan included
Longer video cards will not fit if the top hard drive cage is in use
Missing many features new cases have
Expensive
Still no motherboard tray cutout for heatsink mounting access

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Expert reviews and ratings

Antec’s Performance One series cases have been a staple in the computer case industry for quite a while. I know quite a few people that have had their Antec P180 and P182 cases for years now. Antec has once improved their current Performance One...

By ThinkComputers on March 09, 2010

What we have here is one of the most popular enclosure designs to date. It’s such a great case, that vendors like Puget Systems saw fit to make this their enclosure of choice. That’s simply because the P183 offers tried and true features...

By FutureLooks on December 08, 2009

Antec have certainly improved on the P183; with great looks and a striking Gun Metal finish, the case certainly looks the part. But even more so, thanks to the inclusion of the front vents finished in what appears to be black chrome, with enlarged...

By Overclock3D on August 06, 2009

We were extremely impressed with the Antec P183. Its a good solid case with lots of attention to detail. Its easy to work with, looks great and has some nice noise reduction features. The price is more than fair given the quality of the...

By Practical PC on June 21, 2009

100

On our test bench today we have the new P183 from Antec, another product in their Performance series.Similar to the P182 that we tested earlier, this case also has the same gun metal color, front door in the same fashion and an exhaust fan in the...

By SweMOD on June 17, 2009

The P183 is a well-designed, sturdy case that should keep most system builds running cool and quietly....

By Computer Shopper on May 01, 2009

100

The P183 is a case that has come about from customer feedback that has now been implemented by Antec. A big company listening to its customers is great to see. The new revisions are all good and contribute to making this case very impressive.The...

By Tech-Reviews UK on April 21, 2009

The Antec P183 arrived in class and performed beyond my expectations. In addition to the excellent shelf appeal of the product packaging, Antec also maintains a high-quality website with plenty of photos and information. A few of the P183...

By Benchmark Reviews on April 07, 2009

The Antec P193 advanced super mid-tower case should appeal to a large number of PC enthusiasts. It features excellent build quality with sleek styling. The P193 is a relatively large mid-tower chassis that provides 11 storage bays and offers...

By PCPer on March 30, 2010

Video Review: The Antec P183 Case is a mid-tower product with lots of drives, dust filers, two 120mm fans (more can be installed), sound dampening design and much more. The Antec CP-850 850W PSU is based on the new CPX form factor, comes with a PWM...

By 3dGameMan on November 03, 2009

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