Testseek.co.uk have collected 100 expert reviews of the Antec Performance One P280 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Antec Performance One P280.
January 2012
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The editors liked
Sleek and professional appearance
Decent build quality with aluminium front
XL-ATX compatible
Good cable management options
Discreet fan controller
Good performance
Great cable management
Noise levels can be kept in check
Loads of internal room
Support for XLATX boards
Nine expansion slots
Spacious interior
Good cable routing options
Top notch sound dampening
Plenty of cooling options
Great appearance
The editors didn't like
Front intake fans are not supplied
Cost
No support for 280mm radiators
Front door feels flimsy
No front fans included
Awkward placement of fan controller
The Antec P280 retails for $139 in Canada at NCIX which is a good price point for this chassis. Amazon stock the case for £119.99 in the United Kingdom
We're in two minds when it comes to the Antec P280. On one hand, it's a wonderful case to build a system into, with the superb build quality we've come to expect from Antec. There are plenty of excellent design decisions on display, from the pair of exter...
Published: 2012-02-01, Author: Chris , review by: bigbruin.com
Whisper quiet at load, dead silent at idle, Solid, sturdy construction, Tons of space for expansion, Supports the newest XLATX motherboards and video cards up to 13" in length
Slightly heavier than other cases, Priced in the mid to higher end for midtower cases, Please drop by the Bigbruin.com Forum and feel free to post any comments or questions
Antec has a heritage of building well designed products that actually perform - everything from power supplies to fans to cases. Their newest chassis creation, the Antec P280 Super Mid Tower Performance One Series Case, certainly doesn't disappoint. What...
Built-in sound-deadening material, Very spacious interior, Understated design
2.5-inch drives stick out farther than expected inside chassis, No front-panel eSATA port
The Antec P280 is a minimalist, beautifully designed case for low-noise computing. The workmanship, cable routing, and design details add up to a very good value for the money. Read More...
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Published: 2012-01-08, Author: David , review by: Techreport.com
Abstract: If heroes get remembered, but legends never die, then Antec's P180 series of enthusiast computer cases is likely to outlive most of us mere mortals. Six years ago, this iconic enclosure was unleashed as a follow-up to the P160, heralding a 180° stylistic ...
XL-ATX support, 9 expansion slots, Noise dampening surfaces, Lots of internal space, Double hinged door
The P280 supports boards up to the XL-ATX form factor thanks to the large size and 9 expansion slots. For this installation we used the ASUS Maximus IV Extreme motherboard. This P67 motherboard had no trouble fitting into the case with room to spare...
XL-ATX support, 9 expansion slots, Noise dampening surfaces, Lots of internal space, Double hinged door
Left hinged door, Heavy for its class
The P280 supports boards up to the XL-ATX form factor thanks to the large size and 9 expansion slots. For this installation we used the ASUS Maximus IV Extreme motherboard. This P67 motherboard had no trouble fitting into the case with room to spare (and ...
and FVOur time with the P280 leaves me with mixed emotions. I’m excited to see Antec stepping up again with new designs. They improved on the original P series design with lots of features that bring it in line with what all manufactures are including...
Abstract: Sometimes, when you right something correctly the first time, it still fits:I wrote those words as the introduction to our Antec SOLO II review and they still stand true. The SOLO II was a good case for its small size but the new Antec P280 attempts...
The newest Performance One is about a third lighter than the P183 without sacrificing much in structural integrity. The P280 feels a bit less substantial overall as a result, but still quite sturdy against its competitors. Some of the features left be...
