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Mini P180

#1 User is offline   Mindovermaster 

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 05:06 PM

I got this at newegg, for $160 - 80 promo code = $80

when I first opened the case, I loved it.

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I like the black inside, it looks like.... EVIL! :P

Of course, once you put your m-atx motherboard in, you don't notice all the black.

And that big fan on top is pretty damn sweet.

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It is whisper quiet at medium, making a little sounds on high.


If you ever owned a P182, it's a lot like it, only you have it about 1/3 smaller.

The same smooth siding
The same pull out bays
The same psu at the bottom architecture
The same psu cord routing on the back of the motherboard tray
It has dual fans like you get with the P182, but they are different sizes.

It is a little hard to get everything connected if you have large hands, but that isn't necessarily a bad point. You could always take out a drawer or two.

I'd give it a 8.9/10

It is quite a small case to work with, compared to the P182, but it is very functional
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Posted 06 January 2009 - 05:18 PM

Good stuff. Can you please post a photo of that beside your P182? I am considering one :P
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Posted 06 January 2009 - 05:31 PM

sure chc!

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Posted 06 January 2009 - 10:14 PM

The mini actually looks pretty good! What are you installing in it?
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Posted 07 January 2009 - 07:30 AM

I put my AM2 in it.

ASUS M2N-VM DVI
AM2 Athlon 64 X2 3800+
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160GB Seagate
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Posted 08 January 2009 - 07:30 PM

Do you think it's a bit big for a mATX case compared to regular SFF cases? Because the P182 is pretty big itself. I've never seen it in real life so I am looking forward to your opinion in this regard :P
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Posted 08 January 2009 - 08:41 PM

I think it is rather big, but it holds everything inside nicely. There's really no place to get your hand cramped in it like you can with SFF.

My opinion, of course :P
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Posted 11 January 2009 - 08:11 PM

Very Nice case. Does it Incorporate many Features of the original P182 besides the Size?
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Posted 12 January 2009 - 07:06 AM

well, the Mini P180 has something that the P182 doesnt. It has a e-SATA on the front, 2 usb, and 2 sound ports.
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Posted 13 January 2009 - 08:11 PM

Finally, a case with eSATA. Why can't they make it more common rather than 2-3 popular models?

Thanks for all the pics Mindovermaster. Greatly appreciated :P
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Posted 13 January 2009 - 10:15 PM

Np chc! You know you **** me :P

*RUNS*
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:04 PM

You value too highly of yourself. Herbert is the only one. (Hides)

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Posted 16 January 2009 - 06:09 PM

Wahaha, zing.

But seriously, I know I might get smacked for this -- but please refresh me on what the Antec P180 Mini is.
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 07:15 PM

*smack* feel better? :P

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...LC1A-_-11129041

It's a MicroATX Mini Tower
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 04:02 PM

View PostHerbicious, on Jan 16 2009, 06:09 PM, said:

But seriously, I know I might get smacked for this -- but please refresh me on what the Antec P180 Mini is.

Read the first Post?
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 05:38 PM

or look at the first picture
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 11:25 PM

:P Those are nice Pictures, Thanks
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