OC3D Review: Antec P182

Antec 182 is hightly rated by CustomPC. I was very keen bout casing with windows in the past, but, guess I'm just not bothered anymore, thus I bought this case ;)
 
name='DavidT' said:
Without a doubt. And if for some reason you can't, you can just remove the hard drive cage to make some space.
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Agreed. Although I haven't got a GTX, I've read that by removing the middle HD cage, it'll fit
 
Yes, it will definitely fit a 8800GTX.

Mine is BFG 8800GTX OC2 card, fit like a dream. Middle HD case need to remove for installation, can put back after the GTX is in place.

I removed my middle HD case anyway, coz it can't slot in after I fitted the 120mm front case fan. ;)
 
name='donnynsc' said:
Yes, it will definitely fit a 8800GTX.

Mine is BFG 8800GTX OC2 card, fit like a dream. Middle HD case need to remove for installation, can put back after the GTX is in place.

I removed my middle HD case anyway, coz it can't slot in after I fitted the 120mm front case fan. ;)
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Mine fits even with the front fan installed :confused:
 
Yes, you should be able to fit that kit in, although you may need to do some modding of the case to get it snug.
 
name='Ham' said:
Yes, you should be able to fit that kit in, although you may need to do some modding of the case to get it snug.
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What type of modding you think?

I was just wondering where the pump would go and how the rad on the back would fit.

Would it not get in the way of the motherboard external connections or can I mount it so its above the case ?
 
name='tsinc80697' said:
What type of modding you think?

I was just wondering where the pump would go and how the rad on the back would fit.

Would it not get in the way of the motherboard external connections or can I mount it so its above the case ?
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External rear mounting of the radiator IS an option, but you would need to put some effort into making effective and spacious brakets. The top is plastic and so easily cut to accommodate a radiator OR you can mount the radiator on feet on top of the case and run the hosing to it via the two pre-cut holes in the back of the case.

Not sure if you've got one already but I have a P182 here for sale for like £50 o.n.o if you're interested
 
name='llwyd' said:
External rear mounting of the radiator IS an option, but you would need to put some effort into making effective and spacious brakets. The top is plastic and so easily cut to accommodate a radiator OR you can mount the radiator on feet on top of the case and run the hosing to it via the two pre-cut holes in the back of the case.

Not sure if you've got one already but I have a P182 here for sale for like £50 o.n.o if you're interested
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Definitely interested if its in good condition and comes with all the parts like new. Was just about to buy one over the next few days if it can fit a water cooling setup without too much hassle.

Can the radiator only be mounted on the back and not the top ?
 
name='tsinc80697' said:
Definitely interested if its in good condition and comes with all the parts like new. Was just about to buy one over the next few days if it can fit a water cooling setup without too much hassle.

Can the radiator only be mounted on the back and not the top ?
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good lad. add my msn if youre able - llwyd(at)overclock3d(dot)net

rear mounting would probably be the most effort as the radiator needs to be a good 6"+ away from the back of the case. mounting it on top would be my first choice (although I ran it with the radiator sat on some feet on the desk next to the pc) as it leaves the case untouched for the future and keeps it away from warm exhaust from the GPU and PSU
 
Thanks alot llwyd, sorted out a case from him and he helped me with a watercool build!

Should have rep on here, unless Im blind !
 
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