Page 2 - Physical Look - Outside
The Antec DF700 FLUX is an average-sized mid-tower case. This is yet again another airflow-focused case from Antec. We at APH Networks have seen a plethora of airflow-focused cases from Antec over the years, including the P82 Flow and P10 FLUX, which was reviewed by me and my colleague Jonah, respectively. I have grown quite fond of their designs. Starting from the front, we have a full mesh implementation that allows more airflow and doubles as a pseudo-dust filter. It is combined with wave design, creating more character in the appearance by adding more dimensions. Antec has their logo on the left of this mesh. The left side panel uses tempered glass to prominently display the components within your system. The glass has a very clean appearance with a black border. The right side panel is quite generic, being made entirely out of metal and used to cover up cables, while having some holes near the bottom to allow for more adequate ventilation.
The DF700 FLUX measures in at a depth of 467mm, height of 486mm, and width of 220mm. The weight of this case comes in at 7.4kg, which is pretty average given the size and use of tempered glass. I like the seamless design of the DF700 FLUX as all the panels fit flush together. The case is aesthetically pleasing with some curves on the front. Although the branding is quite large, it is not actually that noticeable when your system is completed.
The I/O can be found on the top of the case near the front. From front to back, we have the power button, which is slightly bigger than the other buttons. Next, we have a smaller button, being the reset switch. Moving on, we have two USB 3.2 Type-A connectors sandwiching the microphone and headphone jack. The placement of the I/O being closer to the right keeps it out of the way to make managing cables a little easier, but makes access to the ports bit harder. What I mean by this is when in actual use, most users will place their system on the right side of their setup, so the internals of the system are more visible. Placing the I/O on the right makes turning on or plugging anything into the ports slightly harder in comparison to when placed across the front. It is not too big of a problem, because the I/O is still close enough to operate and I personally do not use my front I/O too often. Generally, this is still completely functional.
The back of the Antec DF700 FLUX is standard to any mid-tower case. At the top, we have the motherboard backplate cutout alongside a 120mm fan that is already mounted. Underneath, we have seven removable expansion slots. There is a lock on the expansion slots that you will need to remove with two screws before you are able to gain access to it. There is no support for vertical GPU mounting. The right side panel is black in color and helps hide the cables perfectly. As previously stated, there are some holes at the bottom used for ventilation. Although you will not be able to see the cable management, it is still in your best interest, which I will expand on later.
The bottom of the Antec DF700 FLUX has four large feet. When moving the case around, I found the case to still be able to slide, even when components are installed to add weight. That said, it is still sturdy enough to withstand any accidental pushes even though it can slide. The rubber pads on the feet are relatively small measuring in at about 10mm by 30mm, which is the reason behind the ability to slide around. These feet provide about 20mm of clearance, sufficient for PSU airflow. There is a single dust filter designed for the PSU. The filter is very easy to remove, as you can simply pull a hinge on the back without having to flip over the case.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Outside
3. Physical Look - Inside
4. Installation and Conclusion
