Review: antec gx700

Antec undisputed leader in high-performance computing components (Boxes, Fans, Accessories and Power Supplies). Hit the table with your new box " Antec GX700 ", which destroys the aesthetics of the remains of gaming boxes. Featuring an aggressive, military-themed design for sensational players and top-notch cooling. Ready for takeoff? 3, 2, 1…

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FEATURES

ANTEC GX700 BOX FEATURES
Type of box.	Mid tower
Compatible motherboards.	Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX
Dimensions.	500mm (Height) x 200mm (Width) x 450mm (Depth)
Weight.	6.26 Kg.
Color available.	Black and army green.
Ventilation system.	Includes 2 x 140mm fans on top panel Capable of radiator mounting for 240mm water cooling Includes a x 120mm rear fan Optional 2 x 120mm front intake fans Optional 120mm side fan to cool graphics cards
Storage bays.	9 unit accommodations: - 3 +1 x 5.25 ″ drive bays without tools - Click closures on 5.25 covers - Top panel designed for controls - 5 x 3.5 ″ tool-less drive bays, each with 2.5 ″ ssd trays.
Expansion slots	7
Graphics card length	29.3 cm.
Compatible with heatsinks up to	17.2 cm high.
Warranty	2 years.
Price	57 € approx.

Antec GX700: packaging and exterior

Antec presents and protects its Antec GX700 box in a strong and robust cardboard box with bulky dimensions. Black and white images of the top / middle of the box.

Perfectly protected with three layers of polystyrene and a plastic sleeve to prevent the entry of dust or a piece of cardboard.

The box is ATX format with dimensions 50 cm High) by 20 cm wide by 45 cm Deep. Its style is different from any model known by Antec previously. It is a box with its own personality and exclusive for the most enthusiastic players. Its exterior area is clearly identified with details of black and army green paint.

In the middle area we can see that it is complemented by a solid power switch (red), two LEDs to notify us that the equipment is on and the reset button.

If we unscrew the four screws on the front ramp we find a small filter and the two 120 cm fans. This system is very useful to do a quick cleaning.

The bays have easy installation and de-installation with their clip system. The box includes 4 external 5.25 ″ bays.

Already in the upper area it incorporates two USB 2.0 ports, another two USB 3.0 and digital audio input and output connections. And that yellow hatch?

Don't be intimidated, this is the fan controller. With it we can regulate the fans that we have installed, thus turning the box into a silent and high-performance equipment.

At the top we have a small metal mesh grille focusing two 140mm fans for all its air flow.

The left side is completely smooth, the only thing that we must highlight is the hole to install a 120 mm fan.

The right side is completely smooth.

The back we see that it has a solid format. It includes a zone for a 12 cm fan already installed, it is prepared with two liquid cooling connections.

Compatible with ATX, microATX and ITX motherboards with 7 PCI expansion slots. Also, we see the hole designated at the bottom for the power supply.

All the hardware is without tools. To remove the side cover we have screwless screws;).

Along with the box includes an envelope with the necessary hardware for the installation of the pc, cable ties and a quick guide that will explain how to assemble your computer.

Antec GX700: interior.

As soon as we open the box, we see that it is a box with a high-end range: completely painted in black, with independent hard disk booths and compatible with long graphics cards (29.7 cm). Designed with a durable metal frame, we have a chassis with enough durability to withstand multi-generation installation. Also, it allows us to install a CPU cooler or heatsink with a maximum height of 172 mm.

Already in the back area we have a 120 mm fan that expels all the hot air. Its connection is 3 pins and we control it with the fan controller.

In the upper area it incorporates two 140 mm fans, also controlled by the manual rehobus on the front. These are extremely quiet and are oriented in this area to expel the entire hot air bag that houses the equipment on. If we give it a leaf turn, we have capacity for liquid cooling radiators up to 240 mm.

The use of tools is not necessary for the installation of the upper bays. As simple as turning the roulette that we see in the image.

The source is located in the lower area of ​​the box in order to expel the hot air to the floor. The next 4 protruding points dampen the vibrations that the power supply can produce.

Cable management is essential and Antec has incorporated a very useful and efficient routing system. In addition, to have collected all the cables with flexible cable ties.

We have also removed the left side and we see this area naked. We see that the easy mounting of the bays are also available in this area (remember to activate it too), the large hole to install and uninstall heatsinks without having to remove the motherboard.

And a look at the 3.5 ″ and 2.5 ″ hard drive cabs. We have a total of 9 enclosures with high performance SSD compatibility.

WE RECOMMEND Ducky Mini, a very small keyboard

Four strong plastic feet and a dust filter in the area of ​​the power supply.

CONCLUSION

The Antec GX700 is a case made exclusively for all types of PC gamers. It is compatible with ATX, MicroATX and Mini-ITX motherboards with a maximum of 7 PCI expansion slots, compatible with high performance graphics cards with a length of 29 cm and heatsinks with a maximum height of 17.2 cm.

Its dimensions are perfect for a high performance cabinet: 50 cm (Height) x 20 cm (Width) x 45 cm (Deep) and a robust weight of 7.82 kg. Its military design is very attractive and aggressive.

At the top front we have a control panel made up of a wide variety of connections: two USB 3.0 connections, another two USB 2.0, an audio input and output and a button (like that of fighter jets) with a cover for control the built-in top and rear installed fans.

Antec always applies the "assemble your equipment yourself" policy on all your cabinets. As expected and we have not been disappointed, he has left his kit to mount and expand quickly, without tools, the bays of the hard drives and higher 5.25 ″. One of the points that we liked the most is the ease of installing and uninstalling heatsinks, thanks to the expanded cutout in the CPU tray. This is very useful for the annual maintenance of our computer and the possibility of applying the thermal paste without having to disassemble the entire motherboard.

Cooling is one of its strengths, allowing up to six fans: two 140mm upper fans (included), one 120mm rear fan (included), two fans in the front area (not included) and another optional fan on the side left to cool graphics cards. Also, it is compatible with a double 240mm radiator on the roof of the box. To check the performance of the team we have mounted a Gigabyte Z87-OC motherboard, a latest generation Intel i7 4770k processor and a GTX680 graphics card. The performance has been excellent… never exceeding 30ºC at rest and 52º at maximum performance.

In short, if you are looking for a quick, simple assembly box, with a touch different from the rest, optimal cooling and with quality components. Cross out the rest of the boxes on the market, the Antec GX700 is the final box with the AQ3 certificate, a three-year warranty on labor and parts.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ COMPATIBLE WITH ATX, MICRO ATX AND ITX PLATES.	- COULD INCLUDE TWO FRONT FANS.
+ INTERIOR PAINTED IN BLACK AND MILITARY TOUCH.
+ INCORPORATES FANS WITH LARGE AIR FLOW.
+ TWO USB 3.0 CONNECTIONS.
+ COMPATIBLE WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE GRAPHICS CARDS AND HEATSINKS.
+ PRICE FOR ANY POCKET.

The Professional Review team awards you the gold medal and recommended product.