Antec Announce the Performance 100 Chassis

[AceModder]

Antec Announces the P100 ATX Case.
New P100 is engineered for quiet computing in a class of its own.​

FREMONT, California — November 15, 2013 — Antec Inc., a global leader in high-performance computer enclosures, power supplies, and mobile accessories today announces the P100, a case engineered for quiet computing.

The P100 is an ATX case that epitomizes cool, quiet, and sophistication. It features Antec’s award-winning Performance One series design and Quiet Computing™ technologies that minimize system noise. In addition to 7 expansion slots, the P100 also supports two tool-less 5.25” drives and seven tool-less 3.5”/ 2.5” drives. With a great price-to-feature ratio, the P100 is the only economical case that delivers silence. A balance of price and features is achieved by combining Antec design standards with superior build quality. Together with the Smart Cooling Solution (S.C.S.) and Quiet Computing™ Technology, the P100 is truly in a class all its own.

Product Features:
- Stylish Quiet Computing™ design with high-density acoustic material
- S.C.S. (Smart Cooling Solution) Technology: 5 x 120 mm fan mounts with two Antec High-performance silent 120mm FDB fans already installed
- Dual-layer design: Steel & Foam side panels deaden system noise
- Dual-layer front bezel with double-hinged door: Open range up to 270 degrees
- Grommet-lined cable routing holes
- 7 expansion slots
- Supports Graphic Cards up to 12.5” (317.5 mm) in length
- Two tool-less 5.25” drive bays
- Seven tool-less 3.5”/ 2.5” switchable drive bays
- Removable drive bays
- Removable and washable dust-free filters for the PSU and front panel intake vents
- Front panel I/O with 2 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB 2.0 ports, audio in/out

The case is now commercially available and backed by Antec’s Quality 3-Year Warranty.

About Antec
For 27 years, Antec, Inc. has been the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself markets, being the pioneer and market leader for quiet, efficient and innovative products such as the P280 and SOLO II enclosures as well as for their award-winning PSUs having the lowest returns in the industry.
Antec continues to further the industry with performance-rich enclosures, efficient power supplies, reliable cooling components, the cutting-edge Antec Advance accessories line, and the Antec Mobile Products (A.M.P).
Founded in 1986, Antec is headquartered in Fremont, California, with additional offices in Netherlands, Germany, China and Taiwan.

 

[sheroo]

Doesn't look too bad, but not very innovative...

These days - having that many fixed HDD bays is unacceptable, we want more flexibility in our chassis...

 

[Feronix]

Doesn't look too bad, but not very innovative...

These days - having that many fixed HDD bays is unacceptable, we want more flexibility in our chassis...

Agreed, depending on the price it could be a nice chassis (I'd say £60 ish?) but even for that price you can get some nice cases with cable management, USB3, removable HDD cages and radiator support nowadays.

I guess the whole Antec being "the global leader in high-performance computer components and accessories" (as stated in the OP) does not really apply anymore now. There is a *lot* of competition out there.

But we'll see, if this case gets a nice price, it might be worth it to do some client builds in or something

 

[AceModder]

Ermmm your comments are strange. This also has usb3.0 cable management and rad support. Price is about 70 to 75 quid

 

[Feronix]

Ermmm your comments are strange. This also has usb3.0 cable management and rad support. Price is about 70 to 75 quid

I know, but if I could personally choose between £75 for this, or £80 for a Fractal Define R4, which does have removable HDD cages and a window option (and even choice of colour). It wouldn't be a very difficult decision for me.

Personally being the keyword here I guess.

 

[looz]

It looks that they've got some inspiration from Fractal, and since I love Fractal, I don't mind that at all. Looks nice and sleek.

The 3.5" rack doesn't look removable, though. :I

 

[sheroo]

It looks that they've got some inspiration from Fractal

Dude, Antec were first and Fractal actually took a lot of ideas from the Antec P180 (I still have one) - which inspired the Define series.

 

[looz]

Dude, Antec were first and Fractal actually took a lot of ideas from the Antec P180 (I still have one) - which inspired the Define series.

The exterior design of P180 is very similar, but interior is way different from Fractal.

This new one I wouldn't have questioned it if they marketed it as a Fractal case.

But then again computers being as standardised as they are, it isn't easy to innovate and many manufacturers produce similar products.

 

[AceModder]

With the HDD racks fixed you can still fit the AMD 7990 which is the longest GPU ever made.

 

[ShaunB-91]

Just looks the same as all the others they've done over the years.

 

[maniac]

I really don't see the need for removable HDD cages on this case. The case supports the longest GFX cards ever made (AMD 7990) with the cage installed? So what benefit would come from removing the front HDD cage?

Its not a question of why, its a question of why not!