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Conclusion
The Antec P182 Advanced Super Mid Tower case may be looked at by many as simply an update to the venerable P180. That doesn’t take anything away from the fact that the P182 is still a very good enclosure with some much needed updates from its ground breaking predecessor. On the outside, the two tone colour scheme Antec chose looks much more striking than the stark silver and black of the original P180. This package isn’t all looks though; it has personality to. The interior of the P182 is practical and well engineered, allowing it to fit a wide range of system configurations.
There were only a two issues indentified with this case. First and foremost is that while this case is roomy, it isn’t huge. With some planning and forethought you should be able to fit most configurations inside, but of course your mileage may vary. The second is a minor gripe; even for a steel case, the P182 is rather heavy. Installation of all my components only made this worse. I wouldn’t take it to a LAN Party that’s for sure.
Front to back, the Antec P182 is an excellent enclosure. It is everything one expects from Antec; by listening to its customers they have succeeded in trying evolve and perfect a popular design.
The MSRP of the Antec P182 is $169, but I’ve seen street prices as low as $100. When you take into account the looks, noise levels, and thermal management, you come to realize that this is an awesome price. If you are looking for a large mid tower to hold a performance rig, look no further than the Antec P182.
The Good
- Good looks
- Low noise
- Excellent thermal performance with fully adjustable fans
- Well thought out cable management
- Excellent price
The Bad
- Hefty, hefty, hefty
- Might not fit all configurations
Overall Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
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