Antec Plus 1080

Author: Eric Portelance
Published on: 21-09-2002
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Conclusion

The final rating

Antec has managed to impress again with their PLUS1080 case. The case is spacious, but you don’t feel like there’s tons of room to spare, like in full tower server cases (even though this is what Antec calls their SOHO case). The edges are all rounded out, so you really can’t cut yourself while working in there.

It’s a case modder’s dream, as there are so many possibilities. In that respect, Antec really manages to grab onto that audience. I think modders will be very happy with this case, and many have already churned out great mods so far. Things like an additional two LEDs in the front make for some creative possibilities.

The included power supply is simply amazing. You can’t ask for anything more. The fan only power connectors are a unique feature, and they really do work quite well. There should be enough power for even a dual-processor rig and the most power-consuming of video cards (Radeon 9700) and peripherals.

I don’t really have any gripes about this case. Sure, I could say it’s not as nice as the Lian-Li, but that’s beside the point. It’s not aimed at the same market. The only thing it’s really lacking would be a removable motherboard tray and maybe a few thumbscrews thrown in for good measure.

One conclusion we can withdraw from this article, and by comparing it to the Lian-Li, is that both companies really aren’t in competition. They’re both addressing completely different markets, and they manage to both do a good job at it. There’s no better case in my opinion, you just have to evaluate what you want and need. Is it the great looks of the Lian-Li, or the robustness and flexibility of the Antec. The choice is yours, and they will both serve you well.