Review: antec p183 v3
The Antec P183 is a classic in SilentPC configurations. Three years have passed since its launch and it needed some small “reforms” which have been added to its new version P183 V3: new compartment for ssd disks and USB 3.0 connections.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF ANTEC P183 V3 BOX |
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Color |
Gray / black. |
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Format |
ATX |
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Measurements |
205 mm (width) x 540 mm (height) x 507 mm (depth) |
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Compatible motherboards |
ATX, microATX and Mini-ITX. |
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I / O front panel |
2 x USB 2.0. 1 x USB 3.0. AC'97 entry and exit. |
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Unit Accommodations: |
4 x 5.25 ″ external. 1 x 3.5 ″ external. 6 x 3.5 ″ internal. 2 x 2.5 ″ internal. |
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Refrigeration |
1 x 120mm Tricool Top Fan. 1 x Rear TriCool 120m fan. 1 x mounting point for 120mm front fan (optional) for bottom HDD. 1 x 120mm Front Fan Mount Point (Optional) for Top HDD. 1 x mounting point for 120mm medium fan (optional) for graphics card. |
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Material |
0.8-1.00mm thick steel. |
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Box features: |
2 installable 120mm fans for hard drives, TriCool 120mm fan on top, cable management, Mainboardtray opening and 270 ° door. |
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Expansion slots |
7 slots. |
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Front part |
Switch, washable dust filters, air openings, 2 x USB, 1 x USB 3.0 and 2 x 3.5mm Jack. |
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Weight |
14 kg |
The new ANTEC P183 V3 is made of quality 0.8 / 1.00mm thick steel. Among its novelties we find the USB 3.0 connection support. and the two 2.5 ″ SSD bays.
It maintains the same refrigeration as its previous version P183. Includes two pre-installed TriCool fans that blow air, with the ability to install two extra fans at the front of the case.
As usual at Antec, it maintains the colors black and yellow in all its boxes. Front and rear view.
The box is perfectly protected with foam rubber and cardboard.
Front view of the box.
Once we open the door, it is exactly the same as the classic P183.
We can appreciate the new usb 3.0 port. (blue).
Both sides are identical.
Back of the box.
We can control the fans thanks to its small three-position "rehobus".
Top view of the box.
The box comes with hand screws, to facilitate its opening and installation.
Side of the box made of two layers of aluminum and synthetic material.
Once opened, the box maintains its format.
Rear 12 cm TriCool fan.
Internal wiring, including usb 3.0.
The disc box is removable.
And it has a small drawer to store all the screws.
We can install two front fans. For both disc cabs.
The hollow of the power supply comes with plastic strips to prevent vibrations.
Its accessories include clips for fans, flanges, hardware and kit for installation of units 2.5 ″ /3.5 ″ /5.25 ″.
The Antec P183 V3 is one of the best performance box on the market. Designed with 0.8 ~ 1.0mm Japanese steel. Its exclusive 3-leaf front cover (aluminum, synthetic material and new aluminum) reduces noise considerably. Its two-chamber design separates the power supply from the rest of the components. Reducing noise and temperature.
This new version includes two 2.5 ″ SSD bays, a rear fan control, an excellent managent cable and two new USB 3.0 ports.
In the cooling section, it includes two 120mm TriCool fans pre-installed on the back and top of the box. These have external switches with three (low 1200 RPM; Medium 1600 RPM and High 2000 RPM) speeds that allow us to customize the loudness of our computer without the need for rehobus.
The assembly of our components is an easy task thanks to the excellent cable management, its two-chamber design and the removal of the disk booths. We must be especially careful when purchasing large heatsinks, as they are incompatible (width fault) such as: Prolimatech Genesis, Thermarlight Archon… Our recommendation is to use the Antec 620/920 Liquid Cooling system or heatsinks from the Prolimatech Megahalems or Akasa profile. Venom Voodoo.
In short, the Antec P183V3 can be defined as excellence in cooling, elegance and silence. If you are looking for a silent box with USB 3.0. the P183 V3 must be among your candidates. Its recommended price is around € 140.
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ADVANTAGE |
DISADVANTAGES |
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+ QUALITY COMPONENTS. |
- INCOMPATIBILITY WITH HIGH-RANGE HEATSINKS. |
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+ DESIGN OF TWO CAMERAS. |
- WITHOUT INTERIOR PAINT. |
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+ GOOD CABLE MANAGEMENT. |
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+ SILENT. |
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+ MADE OF STEEL 0.8-1 mm |
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+ USB 3.0. AND CABIN FOR 2.5 ″ SSD. |
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