I still don’t get why these pc case companies don’t include grommets anymore. All these cases look like cheap Chinese versions. At least make them look cleaner jeez….
I managed to pre order a C5 and it set me back US$ 107. The fact that it had no reviews bothered me. Thankfully now that I've watched this I can rest easy.
I've been thinking about using this case for my 1st build and had a question: Do you think that the arctic liquid freezer 3 360 mm aio (65mm thick with fans attached) would fit top mounted in this build, using a standard ATX motherboard (no back connect)? Or do you think it would interfere with the VRMS, cpu connectors, or ram?
Thanks for featuring the C5! I can't find more info on it anywhere, and no stock yet here in Canada. Fantastic review, very informative. My only thought for something that is 'missing' are some grommets like on the C8 for cables, as the open holes look meh. Also, it's 2024 and we have a mostly-premium materials case with NON-captive thumb screws? Hope that can change.
Are you putting up the pc part picker soon ? Think I'm gonna build this case over the corsair 4000x ql now... looks fantastic... but will miss my asus rog strix mb
It's minor but it seems like the side is a better place for a dust filter, especially in a case with positive air pressure. I'd definitely use the bottom filter, the top seems like an obstruction.
Yeah it's probably to keep that price point. Metal magnetic filters are usually very obstructive, and nylon filters are the gold standard for balanced dust filtration and airflow, but they are also more expensive.
I like these, but I can't help but feel that the side orientation affects the airflow. I like what NZTX did with the H6 and angled the air. Too bad that case was too small to fit my Arctic Liqiuid III AIO. Had to go back to my NZXT H7 Flow.
technically, fish tank type like this should be better with vertically mounted GPU setup, have the AIO on the side inlet, and run kind of a down->up chimney type airflow allowing the air to flow pass both side the of GPU easier.
Fish tank cases really need to start to angle or bend. The King 95 has very similar temps to front mesh config just cuz there is a bend in the glass. In fact the best config is side 280mm AIO on intake. Definitely want to see more angle/bends if the fish tank is still popular
would the C5 be able to accommodate the MSI z790 Project zero? I know it would definitly fit the MATX B760m, but not so sure about the z790 given it is ATX with back connect.
I'm still waiting with my O11 Air mini to get proper successor, instead another copycats. HEAR ME OUT if you want to be unique, first gets my attention (manufacturer) - Front ventilated panel (not necessary mesh) - Dual chamber layout like here (still, there is nothing unique, perfect formula wasnt yet composed) - 180 or 200mm FRONT fans support - 140,180mm bottom fans support. - Dust filters on every intake - 140mm fan support on the back - No crappy plastic fasteners for side and top panels (just use screws like O11 Air mini - its best and simplest solution that WONT BRAKE) - Proper distance between bottom and floor level for proper intake from bottom. - I/O PANEL ON THE FRONT, not on top. People put those cases on desk. Of someone want to put them on floor, he got 100 other O11 copycats to choose. Why so big fans? Remember Torrent case? Even additional magnetic covers for top panel would be apreciated. If you will make case like this, it will outsell all those fishtanks, and airflow lowers will simply praise you for decades.
Thank you so much for this review! I have been looking at this specific case and you answered all my questions about it! This will be my first custom pc built all by me! Thanks for this video very helpful i deff am buying this case.
Almost feels like building a PC with those gorgeous Cablemod cables and then using a back connect motherboard should be a crime. $169AUD for this with all the included fans, is a steal! EDIT - my first PC was built in an Antec Super Lanboy. Been a long time coming, but it feels like this legendary company is finally back!
Great video.....please help with the fan hub. You say we need SATA power. Ok...but what cable adapter do I need and where does it plug in to the mobo? thank you
Still using my old Antec Sonata IV case. I decided I want a new case after all these years and boy was I happy to see Antec back in the game. Ordered C5 in white. So happy its Antec again, for good old days.
I love it but the only thing that jars is that the rad & its fans obscure part of the uppermost side fan. Do you think it would look better with a 240 or 280, or would that look more weird?
@GearSeekers Please i need your help on the video of the antec c5 you said that antec own vertical mount will work in the case can u sent me with one exactly do u mean pls 🥺
I've been waiting for you to get your hands on this case to review. Looks great, but I have a question. The back connectors looks clean for those upgrading or starting off with the newer boards that support it. What about current users from last gen wanting to upgrade their case and still have to connect the cables the traditional way? Do it come with the rubber grommets to clean up the aesthetics?
Antec I like your case with the large hole in the top but not the slots in it as they should be in a removable tray under the top or at the least dual slots like the front side fan brackets.
Nice. I just did a build very similar to this. Only thing I'm not a huge fan of is that the Project Zero motherboard cranks the fans up on boot to max and that is loooud with all these fans!
Great to see a detailed review on this. If you used a 280mm aio vertically on the back would you set it up as exhaust and use the pre installed fans on the top as intake? Or do it the other way around?
You ask the same thing on every video of this case. Have you just watched every video of this case so you could ask the same thing multiple times? You're annoying.
