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Antec continues the same styling as they did for the P180, P182 and even the P190 and mix it together into a smaller Mini P180. The original looks of the P180 remains fairly the same. The Mini P180 however is smaller and more compact but it has all the features the other cases have as well. Except this is a Micro-ATX case. The Mini P180 is not compatible with the standard ATX motherboards and unlike some of the other cases from Antec, this case has no included power supply. Let’s see what this case has to offer and how it racks up against my expectations.

“The reliability, performance, and versatility of the Antec Performance One series is now available in a stylishly small enclosure, perfect for gamers on the move. The Mini P180 boasts a heat-dissipating dual chamber design with room for your microATX motherboard, power supply, and up to 5 hard drives. Sound-deadening multi-layer side panels and silicone grommets ensure quiet computing, while 120 mm and 200 mm fans provide optimal cooling. Top it off with a stylishly modern white finish and front USB, audio, and eSATA ports, and you won’t believe the quality we’ve fit into this petite portable case.”

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Specifications

• Unique upper and lower chamber structure: the power supply resides in a separate chamber to isolate heat from the system and lower system noise.
• Stylish black interior
• No power supply included:
  to optimize the performance of your Mini P180, your choice of power supply is crucial. Antec strongly recommends choosing from our NeoPower or TruePower series.
• Configurable to accomodate graphics cards with full length PCBs
• 8 Drive Bays
  • External 3 x 5.25”; 1 x 3.5”
  • Internal 5 x 3.5” for HDD
• Cable organization for added convenience and better airflow
• Innovative three-layer side panel (aluminum, plastic, aluminum) dampens system generated noise, making this one of the quietest cases available
• Cooling System:
  • 1 rear (standard) 120mm x 25mm TriCool Fan
  • 1 top (standard) 200mm x 25mm TriCool fan
  • 2 front chamber (optional) 120mm Fan
  • Exterior speed control switches
• Motherboard: up to microATX
• 4 Expansion Slots
• Double hinge door designed to open up to 270º
• Front ports:
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x eSATA
  • Audio In and Out (AC’ 97 and HDA)
• 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability through the majority of chassis
• Unit dimensions:
  • 17.1″(H) x 8.3″(W) x 17.2″(D)
  • 43.5cm(H) x 21.2cm(W) x 43.6cm(D)
• Package dimensions:
  • 20″(H) x 11.1″(W) x 20.3″(D)
  • 51.0cm(H) x 28.3cm(W) x 51.5cm(D)
• Weight:
  • Net: 20.9 lbs / 9.5 kg
  • Gross: 24.4 lbs / 11.1 kg