p150 vs SLK3000+S12

eezvvp1 · Post by **eezvvp1** » Sun Jun 18, 2006 11:26 pm

Hi, everybody!

What is better to buy:

1. Antec p150 (with possible fan replacing for more silent operation)
or
2. Antec SLK3000 +Seasonic S12 430W?

My curent system is Sempron 3400+, DDRII-1GB, GF6600 passive, WD2000JS, MSI K9N Ne0-F, DVD writer, CD-writer, card readers etc. Further upgrades here are possible for higher processor, more memory, additional HDD etc.

I would buy SOLO, but it will cost more and will be available some weeks/months later here (Finland).

Thank you for your help!

CoolGav · Post by **CoolGav** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 5:55 am

I have a couple of SLK3000B's with S12's, but haven't got a P150, so can't directly compare. They're quite different cases, so it depends on what you want.

SLK3000B:
plastic door - do you like to have one?
no cord mounting for hard drives, just rubber
side airguide onto CPU
cheaper combination

I was effectivly blown away with the value of the 3000 - my first Antec case. I have a Barton Mobile (2 to 2.2GHz season dependant!) in one, and a Northwood 2GHz in another. I would find it hard to spend more for the P150 unless it's going to be on display...

nici · Post by **nici** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:10 am

What about the SOLO then..? P150 in black without PSU. Not available in Europe yet AFAIK. The P150 is without doubt made better with thicker stuff and the front intake id better, and you get the HDD suspension. 3000B and SS S12 is cheaper though. No idea what the SOLO costs.

ihategg_b · Post by **ihategg_b** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:29 am

If you really want a p150 or solo, then go for it. A case will last you quite a long time (hopefully), so you won't regret paying that extra amount (or be left with a case which was your second choice).

eezvvp1 · Post by **eezvvp1** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 9:27 pm

Thank you, friends!

Will wait for SOLO for couple of weeks, then will decide finally.

Mike_P · Post by **Mike_P** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:14 am

the solo is available on NCIX for 90ish (Cdn$)

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php? ... ture=ANTEC

L3thal · Post by **L3thal** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:33 am

I have the 3000B and S12-430 and I'm pretty happy with them overall. The 3000B is inexpensive and provides good cooling. However the build quality, while being better than a lot of cheapie cases, isn't the best that's out there. I also don't care for the door either (probably why I popped it off

). My advice would to be to wait, and spend a few extra dollars on the Solo.