ANTEC 200 GAMING CASE REVIEW

[HeavyMetalSweden]

Hi! i got a question.. how do i put a fan in the front?? i cant get in there xD

[JimPCfan]

@HeavyMetalSweden Hi you first take of the side panel and then remove the front bezel of the case. This will leave the black fan cage exposed on the front you then remove the fan cage and install either 1 or 2 120mm fans in there. Reverse the process to put it back together.

[deathskull77]

i have this case too, JimPCfan, did you wire the 2 led exhaust fans to the case fan controller if so, how did you do it? thanks.

[JimPCfan]

@deathskull77 Hi, only one rear exhaust fan is wired to the fan controller at the front, the top exhaust fan is connected to the motherboard header and so is controlled by that, it is a large 140mm fan and even a full speed (about 1000rpm i think) it makes little to no noise.

[blamtam]

is the top fan stock?

[mamearcadefan]

@blamtam no, its a 140mm blue led fan, can't remember the make, I got it to replace the stock one which is a non led 140mm fan.

[spiritB0mber]

I have an antec 200 gaming case with an asus m4a88t-m le motherboard. No matter which way i put the motherboard in i cant seem to get it to fit correctly could some on help?

[mamearcadefan]

@spiritB0mber Hi, i'm not sure on that particular motherboard I'm afraid, you can only put it one way as the input/output back panel can only go in one place, you will just need to line up the holes in the motherbaord with where the stand off screws go on the motherboard tray and then put them in. Don't worry if you don't use all the holes as long as you use 4 or 5 that should be enough to secure the motherboard.

[CrASYmUZIk]

Is it ok to have top and rear fans at high speeds? At all time? And for long periods of times? I really don't care if they make slot of noise but I want all the heat that my gtx 570 makes out of there. And keep everything cool, Also I have a side fan , shud I move it to the front? Thanks in advanced 

[JimPCfan]

@CrASYmUZIk From my experience, yes, you can leave them running full if you want. The top and rear fans act as exhausts blowing out hot air (make sure they are blowing out, not in). I use the side fan more than the front fans as it blows directly onto the graphic card and really helps to keep it cool. I would leave the side fan where it is. If you have temp probes or temperature monitoring software you can experiment with your fan positions and monitor temps to see what works best for you.

[CrASYmUZIk]

@JimPCfan Thanks i think i will keep it at the side, just need a filter on it because it's dragging in alot of dust :S

[landy1337]

I have been looking around but even on the nvidia site it wont tell me how big a 570gtx is.. do you know if it will fit in this case?

[JimPCfan]

@landy1337 Gtx 570 dimensions: # Height: 4.376in - 111.15mm

# Length: 10.5in - 266.7mm, which is a EVGA version so it might be a bit of a squeeze with hard disks. Checked the Antec's website and they say "Maximum video card size: 11.5"/292mm (Note: some video cards may require removal of the adjacent hard drive cage)" HOPE THAT HELPS

[digimanpk]

Overall very nicely done. Just two small suggestions.

1) Try speaking a bit slower, coz people like me who watch your videos are just overwhelmed by the fluency of a native english speaker.

2) A close ups of drive bay locking mechanisms and build of the casing. Video was bit shaky at places as well.

Other then these, its great.

Greetings from Pakistan.

[JimPCfan]

Hi, its not expensive, i paid around 30-35 Uk Pounds for it. The 4890 which is 9.5 inches fits in nicely. I beilive the gtx 460 is a bit smaller at 8.25 so that would also fit fine. the hd5830 is apprently a bit biger at 11.1 so that might be a bit of a squeeze especially if you have multiple Hard disks. Do some seraching on goole and I'm sure you can find out the exact size of card it will take.

[1337Roflc0pt3r]

@JimPCfan Do you have an idea of the maximum CPU cooler height for this case?

I'm considering buying a Coolermaster Hyper 212+ and am not sure if it will fit in the case (the cooler height is 158.5mm).

thanks in advance, and nice vid as always :D

[JimPCfan]

@1337Roflc0pt3r The short answer is I'm not sure I'm afraid. My cooler has a height of 135mm and fits in with a couple of centimeters to spare. So the Hyper 212+ might just fit but i can't give you a definite answer I'm afraid. I reckon it would be pretty tight.

[1337Roflc0pt3r]

@JimPCfan Is that with the side fan on? If so then it sounds possible and thanks for the quick reply :D

[JimPCfan]

@1337Roflc0pt3r No, the side fan is below the cpu cooler so doesn't sit over the top if you see what i mean. if you watch my other video where I've cut a window into the case you can see the cpu cooler is above the side fan.

[JimPCfan]

@1337Roflc0pt3r update, I got home and measured it and reckon there is about 20mm between the top of the heatpipes on the cooler and the side of the case which would mean it probably won't fit. I'm not a 100% sure but don't think its worth the gamble, unless you can return the cooler.

[MattSynysterRx20]

is this case expenxive..i want to buy one...you got 4890, nice but can this place long card like gtx460 or 5830 card,,,u are my guide man..

[cotyslick]

@MattSynysterRx20 in u.s. i got this case for 55$ and yea a 460 or 5830 should fit just fine any gpu would rely

[PcMrGaming]

its that a hd 4890???

if it is the antec two hundred really did it look small cheering!!

i subbed you subb me too and comment my vids please

thx

[JimPCfan]

@PcMrGaming Hi, yes it is a HD4890, its an XFX 870MHz one. Don't understand what you mean about "did it look small cheering"

I'll check you vids out.

Cheers

[cotyslick]

@JimPCfan it did look very small in that case :P i just orderd the case my case is crazy small and i have a coolermaster 500w and the wires are everywhere they are meant for a big case so the cordes are long.

[JimPCfan]

@cotyslick cool, hope you like it :)

[cotyslick]

@JimPCfan i saw it and said ew but then when i look at it it looks pretty cool and your right you cant beat this price

[JimPCfan]

@cotyslick yeah, it definitely looks better in the flesh than in pictures.

[JimPCfan]

thanks very much. I'm going top make another video soon, as I have modded the inside of the case and really improved the cable management. Hopefully I'll put it up soon.

[billythekid243]

Nice PC, I like all the fans, the front ones are cool, I'm probably gonna get the 200 for my next build, good vid

[PcMrGaming]

@billythekid243 it is a good case but a bit small : / it can only take up to a hd 5850 : /