I. Introduction
I don't know when graphics cards started to get longer and longer, but some of them are even struggling with heat dissipation. It seems like there's a direct relationship between length and performance. However, the long graphics card also makes the structure more fragile. The PCB alone can't support it, so it just bends!
For example, a famous factory had a "bending dragon" issue. In response to this problem, something like "card jacks" started appearing on the market, and their sales look very promising. These card jacks can indeed solve the deformation caused by heavy graphics cards, but they aren't visually appealing. Not long ago, I found a video card jack chassis - Antec P110. I bought it during Double 11 on JD.com after stacking coupons, which is why I got this out-of-the-box review.
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II. Unboxing
The traditional kraft carton is simple, and the box is quite large. It’s not reliable as a mid-tower chassis. The appearance of the P110 has a very large model mark on the front.
On the back, there's an exploded view showing the structure and main functions of the chassis. After opening the box, you can see that the chassis is covered with non-woven bags to avoid scratches during transportation.
III. Appearance and Details
After removing the non-woven bags, the Antec P110 revealed its true body. The design language is simple, and the appearance isn’t overly flashy. What stands out is the large side panel.
Currently, the two mainstream materials for side panels are acrylic and tempered glass. Acrylic is safe but not scratch-resistant, and its light transmittance decreases over time. Tempered glass is durable, but there have been reports of it exploding due to internal stress. Most manufacturers do hot dip treatment before delivery to reduce the chance of spontaneous explosion.
Tips: Tempered glass does have a small chance of self-explosion due to internal stress. However, most manufacturers perform hot dip treatment to reduce this risk. So, if you buy a tempered glass chassis, choose a reputable manufacturer.
IV. Product Overview
The front panel of the P110 uses gray aluminum metal wire drawing. The front panel is completely closed, with only small holes on both sides for air intake. When choosing an inlet fan, it's better to go for one with higher pressure.
In the upper left corner of the front panel, there's a glowing Antec logo with RGB lighting. The top of the chassis has I/O ports and a fan position. The I/O ports are lined up, and the power button has RGB lighting. Common reboots, power lights, and hard disk indicators are missing, which is a bit daring. The lack of a restart button is inconvenient, but the LED control button and HDMI port are novel features.
Antec uses a magnetic dust-proof net at the top fan position, which is more effective than PVC nets. Removing the net reveals a dual fan position compatible with 120 and 140mm fans. The cold side supports up to 280mm.
There's an upright PCI expansion slot at the end of the chassis, allowing vertical installation of a graphics card if the fan is good enough. The rear of the chassis can only fit one 120mm fan, but the space is surprisingly large. Sacrificing radiator height allows more space for the back line, which has both advantages and disadvantages.
V. Installation and Experience
After installing the graphics card (1080Ti), CPU (1700X), memory (Hall C14), and motherboard (X370 Killer), I used two large owl fans for the front intake and one F12 for the rear exhaust. I used three fans for the rear exhaust to ensure proper airflow.
Custom cables in black and white gray were used to match the hardware. RGB strips were installed for a better visual effect. The WS2812B strips are directional, so care must be taken during installation.
The installation process was straightforward. The PCIe riser could be installed vertically, which is rare in mid-tower cases. Cable management was easy due to the spacious backline area.
VI. Summary
This chassis has high-quality materials, a large backline space, integrated RGB controller, and a graphics card holder. If you don’t mind cable management, like RGB lighting, have a long high-end graphics card, or use VR, then this chassis is perfect for you.
However, if you're into top-tier air cooling, the chassis may not be ideal due to limited space for tall radiators. Some models exceed the 165mm height limit, making them incompatible.
Finally, the price of the chassis is slightly high, but it offers great value for its features.
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