Test of a PC case Antec P82 Silent: Silent sequel

Conclusion

Antec recently expanded its mini series of P82 PC cases with a model Silent. This should be a quieter alternative to the P82 Flow with priority in the best possible cooling, which will probably be worse with the Silent, but the reward could come in the form of low noise. You can see how this solution worked in the following test. We will show you the bright sides but also the cons of the P82 Silent. And not just in terms of cooling.

Conclusion

Temperature tests turned out worse than everything else we’ve tested. But that was to be expected. Although these differences are relatively small, each degree counts.

The worst part is the cooling of the graphics card, where the card is slowly approaching its temperature limit. Those numbers will rise even higher in the summer. Because the case cools its interior within the standard, I would rather focus on the advantage of switching between different fan speed modes. By simply mechanically switching the fan speed mode, you can adapt the case to the current use. It can be found useful in the office, but also at home. You do not have to set fan speed in software, which takes significantly longer, especially if you have already started some more demanding activity (rendering for example).

Antec doesn’t have to be ashamed of the P82 Silent’s appearance. It is a decent case with an average design and is also suitable for showcase on the table. The I/O panel on the side of the case also encourages you to do this. The interior is well designed except for some details. By these details we mean narrower cable openings (especially for the 24-pin ATX connector) or the use of the old 4-pin molex to power the fan controller. But again, it’s not so serious.

The P82 Silent is already one of the few cases with solid, opaque side panels, so someone can boast that they don’t have to bother much with the cabling. And there’s enough space for a proper cable mess. We will see how much the case will actually be sold for in e-shops. If the price falls below the recommended 80 euros, the case will pay off for its elegance, quieter operation with the possibility of quick fan regulation directly on the front panel.


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