Antec NX230 Mid-Tower PC Case Review
Peter Donnell / 5 years ago
How Much Does it Cost?
The Antec NX230 Mid-Tower PC Case is available now from most major retailers. What’s amazing is that it only costs just £35. The price is a little higher on Amazon at the moment, but I suspect that’s a stock issue. I couldn’t see the stock in the US, but you can certainly keep an eye on it here.
Overview
Well, let’s not beat around the bush here, this case is riddled with flaws. Or at least should we say compromises to keep the cost down. There are no front fans included, and you’re going to need to add something there. Now, I have dozens of fans kicking around, you might, you might not, so keep that in mind. Of course, if you’re adding a front mounted AIO for your CPU, that kills two birds with one stone.
The rear expansion slot covers are those nasty snap-off things. Now, I hate them as I often rebuild systems in a case, layouts change, and you end up with a gaping hole in the back of the rig. However, that’s not an issue for those who just build the one system and leave it built.
Plastic, oh my, plastic side panels, it’s like 2014 all over again. Things have changed for the better with tempered glass. However, this means the case is cheaper, lighter and that’s about it really. It honestly doesn’t look bad either, so it’s hardly the end of the world.
But Wait, There’s More (Better) Things
Like I said, there’s some “issues” above, but not one of them is a deal breaker, not at £35 at least. This case is CHEAP, and that really appeals to me. IT supports a full ATX gaming PC, with impressive support for adding more fans, liquid cooling (AIO’s mostly), and it looks fantastic too. The inclusion of things like the PSU shroud, as well as plenty of cable routing holes, it’s honestly rather decent to work with.
Furthermore, the unique front panel design really is worthy of a much more expensive case. the ARGB integration is excellent, adding a touch of style that’s not overly in your face like RGB fans can be. I even like the fake carbon fibre look on the plastics. It’s a cheap case, but they’ve made a genuine effort to make it look and feel great, and it worked. It’s not perfect, but at this price, it’s a solid purchase.
