Antec Announces “One” Budget-Friendly Gaming Case

Antec announced the Antec One enclosure, a gaming case designed to offer solid features and performance for those on a budget--even a small budget, as the street price looks to be around $60. (Two special versions of the case, the One S and One S3 are forthcoming and will cost a bit less.)

For cooling, the One can accommodate a total of 5 fans (2 are included) and features a perforated mesh design to optimize front-to-back airflow. It also supports water coolers.

The case features three 5.25-inch drive bays, two dedicated 2.5-inch drive bays, and five 3.5-inch drive bays; seven expansion slots; support for ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards; and a pair of USB 3.0 ports and audio in/out on the front I/O panel.

Antec Announces the One Enclosure

The newest addition to Gaming Series offers cooling and convenience features at an affordable price

Femont, Calif. – February 8, 2012 –Antec, Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components, announces the One, the latest addition to their Gaming Series. The One is an excellent option for mainstream gamers, new PC builders and seasoned system integrators alike, as it provides user-friendly cooling and convenient features at an affordable price.

Performance Cooling Advantages – The One’s cooling system includes top & rear 120 mm exhaust fans with four additional 120 mm fan mounts. Perforated mesh construction yields additional airflow through the front of the chassis.

Extensive Compatibility and Expandability – The One is equipped with three 5.25” and five 3.5” tool-less drive bays, a bottom-mounted PSU intake with a removable air filter and a large CPU cutout. The enclosure makes it easy for users to install all the necessary parts and upgrade their PC component by component.

“The One is for anyone who has thought about building a PC or for anyone looking for a wallet-friendly, long-lasting case,” said Mafalda Cogliani, Global Marketing Director at Antec. “It’s a great option for system integrators because it has tool-less drive bays and blends well in a home.”

For more information on the Antec One, please visit the product page.

Availability
The One is available on Newegg, Provantage, J&R, Canada Computers and NCIX with an MSRP of $59.95. Antec will also bring two special versions, the One S (MSRP $49.95) and the One S3 (MSRP $54.95), to the market.

Detailed Specifications:
10 drive bays:
3 x 5.25” tool-less drive bays
2 x 2.5” drive bays (dedicated)
5 x 3.5” tool-less drive bays

Motherboards: Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX

7 expansion slots

Maximum graphics card size: 10.5” (266 mm)
Maximum CPU cooler height: 6.1” (155 mm)

Cooling System:
1 x 120 mm top exhaust fan
1 x 120 mm rear exhaust fan
1 x 120 mm side intake fan (optional)
1 x 120 mm front intake fan (optional)
1 x 120 mm / 140 mm bottom fan (optional)
Perforated front bezel for maximum air intake
Water cooling support: rear water cooling grommets (support ½-inch tubes)

Maximum-sized CPU cutout

Bottom-mounted power supply with intake filter

Front I/O ports:
2 x USB 3.0 with included USB 2.0 adapter
Audio In/Out
No power supply included

Unit Dimensions:
17.2” (H) x 8.2” (W) x 19.2” (D)
[438 mm (H) x 208 mm (W) x 488 mm (D)]

Package Dimensions:
18.2” (H) x 9.5” (W) x 20.9” (D)
[463 mm (H) x 241 mm (W) x 530 mm (D)]

Net Weight: 12.5 lbs (5.6 kg)