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Reviews of Antec Twelve Hundred v3

Testseek.com have collected 64 expert reviews of the Antec Twelve Hundred v3 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Antec Twelve Hundred v3.
Award: Most Awarded August 2008
August 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Looks
  • Airflow
  • High Quality
  • Build Quality
  • Design
  • Superior Airflow
  • Spacious Interior
  • Can Fit Graphics Card Up To 444mm In Length
  • 13 Drive Bays
  • USB 3.0 Port
  • Big and roomy
  • Outstanding airflow and cooling
  • Highly configurable
  • Placements for two optional 120mm fans
  • Very quiet (on low)
  • Very good value
  • Distinctive look
  • Helpful liquid cooling features
  • Excellent cooling
  • Very quiet
  • Vertically spacious
  • Supports extra-long PSUs and video cards
  • Tons of air flow
  • Fairly quiet
  • Good construction quality and cable routing.
  • More cooling than a wind tunnel
  • Elegant design
  • USB and eSATA frontpanel connectors.
  • Plenty of options for cooling
  • Six fans
  • Including 200mm top mounted fan
  • And options for adding two additional 120mm fans
  • Roomy inside
  • Supports long video cards
  • Cutouts for cable management
  • 12 drive bays
  • Very good build quality
  • Attractive looks
  • Great cooling
  • Very strong construction
  • Ample cable management
  • Size
  • Nice spacious interior
  • More than enough fannage and potential fannage to keep things cool
  • A decent amount of room for multiple video card setups
  • Modular expansion bay design allows for multiple 3.5"/5.25" bay configurations
  • Grommets in the back for water cooling
  • Plus a 5.25" tray to bolt parts to
  • One of the few cases at this time that can natively take an Antec CPX power supply
  • Lots of wire hiding room behind t

The editors didn't like

  • The 7 Expansion Slots Are Not Tool Less In Design
  • Not ToolLess In Design
  • No Bottom PSU Hole
  • No toolfree features
  • Somewhat loud (on high)
  • Heavy
  • Bright LEDs cant be turned off
  • Some fan switches difficult to access
  • Removing fan filters is time-consuming
  • Cramped midsection
  • Motherboard tray not removable
  • No FireWire port on front panel
  • Not toolless
  • Cant shut off the blue LEDs
  • No tool-less construction anywhere
  • Pricy.
  • A tight horizontal fit
  • Drive installations take forever
  • No screwless mounting.
  • Not built for EATX motherboards
  • Motherboard tray doesnt have cutout to access CPU cooler mounting brackets
  • Two optional 120mm fans arent included
  • Weight
  • Inconvenient HDD caddy removal
  • Lack of options for bottom fan PSUs
  • Size
  • Its just huge!
  • Did I mention it's heavy?
  • PSU at the bottom design means you need to watch cable lengths for your PSU purchase

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  Published: 2011-08-12, review by: eteknix.com

  • Abstract:  Antec have been producing cases for many years now and they have numerous models in their range. They are favoured by many users because they have a reputation for being well featured and competitively priced.Today we are going to look at one of their top...

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  Published: 2008-10-08, review by: vortez.net

  • Our impressions of the Twelve Hundred are nothing but encouraging. Our experience with the case is positive and there is very little to complain about. This case is truly a gamers dream, it ticks all the boxes"– superb cooling, strong construction an...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-24, review by: hardwareheaven.com

  • We have been using the Antec Twelve Hundred over an extended period of time now and our impressions are very positive. The build quality is top notch, everything is manufactured to the highest standards and the fact that Antec has added a e-sata port ...

 
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  Published: 2008-09-24, review by: custompc.co.uk

  • Abstract:  The Twelve Hundred is a big case, but its tall rather than excessively deep or wide. While it isnt great for liquid cooling, the air cooling on offer is exceptional. The internal layout is also well designed and implemented, with cable-routeing holes...

 
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  Published: 2008-07-15, review by: tech-reviews.co.uk

  • From this whole review I have a valid conclusion. This case is definitely designed for gaming and overclocking in mind. That is, because it offers great performance due to the great cooling system this case entails and the ease of installation due to t...

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  Published: 2008-04-11, review by: HEXUS.net

  • The Antec 1200 has been a long time coming. That could have been a problem, as its given the competition time to produce cases to challenge it in the middle-money market of around £120. However, that sector has been surprisingly quiet. Theres no doub...

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  Published: 2007-01-01, review by: ultimatepc-reviews.co.uk

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  Published: 2012-08-27, review by: traficantesdehardware.com

  • Nos ha gustado Diseño gaming espectacular Amplitud interior Excelente refrigeración Compatibilidad con hardware de gran calibre Preparada para discos ssd Gestión de cables Bloque de puertos con USB 3.0 Filtros anti-polvo (fáci...

 
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  Published: 2012-06-14, review by: sabiosdelpc.net

  • Una vez más, Antec ha demostrado ser uno de los mejores fabricantes en cuanto a chasis de ordenador se refiere, habiendo hecho un magnífico trabajo con la Twelve Hundred V3. Esta torre cumple con todo lo que la gran mayoría de jugadores necesita para s...

 
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  Published: 2011-10-18, review by: mundobip.com

  • Antec ha decidido actualizar su Twelve Hundred con la revisión V3 para alargar su vida. Para nosotros esta decisión es más que correcta, ya que si algo funciona muy bien, ¿porqué quitarlo de en medio cuando puedes actualizarlo con pequeños retoques y a...

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