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Testseek.com have collected 56 expert reviews of the Antec Nine Hundred and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Antec Nine Hundred.
 
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The editors liked

  • Price
  • Quality
  • Ease of build
  • Performance
  • Cool Blue LEDs
  • Front removable drive bays w/thumb screws
  • Bottom mounted PSU
  • 3speeds for all fans
  • Top mounted I/O ports
  • Cooling
  • Incredible fit and finish...typical Antec
  • Quite a versatile internal/external drive solution
  • Did I mention cooling
  • Looks Great certainly has the wow factor
  • Performance does what it says
  • Offers excellent cooling
  • Nice matt black finish
  • Near silent operation of fans when used on low setting
  • Removable Drive cages
  • Flexible drive bay layout
  • Top mounted I/O ports g...
  • Subtle industrial looks
  • Flexible design
  • Rugged
  • Exceptionally cool (temperaturewise)
  • Outstanding cooling performance
  • Three 120mm case fans
  • One 200mm top fan
  • Placements for two optional 120mm fans
  • Very quiet (on low)
  • Very good value
  • Distinctive look
  • Nine drive bays in a mid-tower case
  • Smooth
  • Painted
  • Flat-black finish
  • Case fans are very quiet on low-speed
  • Top mounted 200mm exhaust fan
  • Bottom mounted power supply makes the case easier to carry
  • Very easy assembly and disassembly
  • Lots of airflow
  • Good expandability
  • Interesting exterior design.
  • Excellent cooling
  • Use of only 120mm and larger
  • Quieter fans
  • Generally quiet operation at lower RPM settings
  • Lighter steel construction
  • Good to excellent airflow dynamics
  • Nice mat black finish that is resistant to fingerprints
  • Optional middle and si...
  • Very attractive
  • Unbelievable airflow
  • Lots of drive bays
  • Knickknack tray on the top of the case
  • Designed to be put on the floor
  • Has rubber feet to prevent scratching
  • Max air flow
  • PSU at the bottom of the case
  • Modular drive bays with fans already attached
  • Each fan has a 3 speed control switch
  • Light but strong
  • Plenty of airflow Lots of room Slick design Front panel ports accessible

The editors didn't like

  • I would like to see predrilled holes for cable routing
  • A little more room between the blank side panel and the motherboard tray for cable runs would be nice also
  • A third USB port instead of the rarely used FireWire port on the top mounted I/O panel
  • Occ...
  • A little tight...an inch of length would do wonders
  • Cable management might be tough for some users
  • Motherboard tray not removable
  • No dust filters for the fans
  • No drive rails this would have been a nice addition
  • Bottom mounted PSU while a feature
  • It makes for poor wire management
  • You have to remove both side panels to remove either of the drive ...
  • Not inventive
  • Dusty
  • A bit cramped
  • No toolfree features
  • Somewhat loud (on high)
  • Lack of tool-less design features
  • Installation of components takes longer with this case than your average generic case
  • Drive cages require too much work to remove and install
  • Blind hard drive installation into the drive cages is just about impossible...
  • Some fan noise always audible
  • Large power supplies may have cramped fit
  • Interior fan mount can block motherboard access (but its removable)
  • Lots of screws for assembly.
  • Installation isnt the breeze it used to be
  • No dust/particulate matter filtration
  • Poor hard drive cage design with middle fan usage
  • Very loud at higher RPM settings
  • Lacks removable motherboard tray
  • Lower PSU mount while sturdy makes for poor wiring ma...
  • No drive rails
  • No motherboard tray
  • Expansion bays arent screwless
  • Very little noise dampening amenities such as rubberized washers for screws
  • Not really a place to grab to pick it up
  • Must remove the left side panel to remove drive cages
  • The lack of a pull out motherboard tray is out weighed by all the other features that come with this case.
  • Speed control switches are impossible to use unless side door is removed Drive cage thumbscrews will not unscrew easily at first without a screwdriver The 120mm fan mounted at back of drive cage is practically unusable unless your motherboard has a fla...

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  Published: 2006-11-01, review by: hardwaregeeks.com

  • Abstract:  After I was done putting the Antec Nine Hundred to use, I decided to think of one word that would describe it. The only word that comes to mind is logical.This is the most logical case design I have ever had the pleasure of working on. From the power ...

 
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  Published: 2006-10-25, review by: extremetech.com

  • Very easy assembly and disassembly; lots of airflow; good expandability; interesting exterior design.
  • Some fan noise always audible; large power supplies may have cramped fit; interior fan mount can block motherboard access (but its removable); lots of screws for assembly.
  • The Antec Nine Hundred offers a unique look, ease of assembly and lots of interior cooling, but its not the cheapest nor quietest case you can get. ...

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  Published: 2007-09-04, review by: overclockersclub.com

  • Excellent cooling, Threeway adjustable fan speeds, Modular drive bays, Modular front mounted fans, Easy access to USB, Firewire and audio ports, Top tray to hold peripherals...
  • Difficult cable management...
  • The only thing that I can say about this case is, "wow!" It is made of high quality components and looks great. Aside from the wiring issue, I could not find anything disappointing about this case. The modular drive bays allow you to place your hard ...

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  Published: 2012-10-23, Author: Alan , review by: gizmodo.com.au

  • Abstract:  If you're building a new system, one of the first choices you have to make is the case you plan to use to house all of your components. There are a lot of things to consider: bang for your buck, overall size, expansion bays, ease of installation, cooling...

 
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  Published: 2008-03-02, review by: apcmag.com

  • cooling
  • Tight fit, Looks cheaper than it is

 
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  Published: 2007-04-13, review by: ozhardware.com.au

  • Abstract:  The Antec Nine Hundred Gaming case, a good looking midi tower case with lots of drive bays and lots of cooling fans. We take a more in-depth look at this ‘Ultimate’ gamers case. Retailing at around AU$195 without a power supply, the Nine Hund...

 
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  Published: 2007-03-05, review by: goodgearguide.com.au

  • 200mm "Big Boy" exhaust fan, front exiting drive cages, stylish and light
  • Cramped for a gaming case, fiddly hard drive bay screws The Final Word The Antec Nine Hundred enclosure is a bit cramped for a gaming enclosure, which are increasingly required to house some of the biggest hardware around, but is otherwise a functional...
  • The Antec Nine Hundred enclosure is a bit cramped for a gaming enclosure, which are increasingly required to house some of the biggest hardware around, but is otherwise a functional, transportable case.

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  Published: 2007-02-12, review by: atomicmpc.com.au

  • Abstract:  At the sight of this case, several expletives were declared. We won’t go into details, suffice it to say many baby kittens were reduced to shivering wrecks in a horribly cruel and lambasting manner.This has something to do with the 200mm exhaust fan...

 
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  Published: 2006-12-04, review by: geekzone.co.nz

  • Abstract:  Hadley Willan I wanted something that will keep my system cool regardless of the ambient air temperature and I can upgrade over the next three to five years without concern of air flow or cooling requirements.I chose the Antec Nine Hundred for the cool...

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  Published: 2007-02-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  A PCs case has a huge impact on how many peripherals you can connect, how quiet your computer is and how cool it will run. The case also defines how your PC looks. Antecs Nine Hundred certainly looks attractive. Its black mesh front is appealing, ...

 
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