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Puget Systems Description Performance reaches new heights with the P183, the next enclosure from Antec's high-end Performance One series. With the latest Quiet Computing™ technologies, the P183 delivers first-class performance at its quietest, coolest and most stylish. Dual chambers isolate the power supply and CPU into separate cooling zones with up to 5 configurable fans. Three-layer sound-deadening panels dampen noise even in very high-performance systems. Ease-of-use, sleek design and Antec's reputation for quality make the P183 worthy of being the standard for high quality, quiet systems from Puget.
Puget Systems Professional Advice Jon Bach (President) Says: These P183 cases do a great job cooling, and are the quietest case in our line. The front door is also more stiff, which is good -- we had some problems with the P182 doors warping over time. We have not seen that with the P183.
William George (Customer Service) Says: Unlike the transition from the P180 to P182, with the new P183 the color has not changed: it is still a nice gunmetal grey. However, there are several other changes - both aesthetic and functional in nature - which differentiate this model from its predecessors. The new front design, both of the door itself and the bays behind the door, is intended to improve airflow; whether you like the appearance, though, is up to personal taste. On the inside one of the fans has been moved around to allow larger power supplies, which is nice, but now it is closer to the front of the case and might add a little bit to noise. Personally I like the look of the older models more - but if you are going for a quiet system this series of cases from Antec is still the best choice I've found. UPDATE: Antec is now on the fourth version of the P183, and has added some new features since its debut. The front ports are all USB 3.0 now, and the connect internally, but because there are three of them it requires two internal headers... and at least when this case debuted there were no motherboards with that many internal USB 3.0 headers. That means additional USB 3.0 controller cards are required if you want all of the front ports to be functional, which is a bit awkward. Despite that, though, it is still the quietest ATX chassis on the market - and our most popular case for new builds!
Matt Bach (Puget Labs Manager) Says: This case is our most popular case, and for good reason. Its quiet, has decent cooling, and in my opinion looks great. It's a little big, but if size is a concern, there is always the Antec Mini P180 which has many of the same features, but is designed for Micro ATX motherboards. This chassis also makes the move to internal USB 3.0 ports, eliminating the whole pass-through cable deal with the previous revision of the P183.
Brett Nordquist (Customer Service) Says: After eight years with a Lian Li case, I decided to switch to the P183 and wish I had done it sooner. Its mid-tower design makes it easy to work inside of, but not so large that it takes up more space than it should. It dampens sound much better than my aluminum case did and feels more solid. I wish the USB ports were closer to the top inside of along the side but that's a minor quibble to an all-around fantastic case.
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Manufacturer Description Model: Antec P183 V3Specifications:
Color Grey Material Aluminum and plastic shell, steel frame Type/Size Mid Tower Maximum Motherboard Size ATX Case Window No Power Supply None
Dimensions Height 514 mm (20.2 inches) Width 205 mm (8.1 inches) Depth 507 mm (20.0 inches) Net Weight 14 kg (30.9 lbs)
Drive Bays External 5.25 inch 4 External 3.5 inch 1 Internal 3.5 inch 6
Front Panel Connectors USB 2.0 0 USB 3.0 3 Firewire 0 Audio In 1 Audio Out 1 eSATA 0
Cooling System Cooling Method Air Included Fans 2 x 120mm Additional Fans Possible 2 x 120mm
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