Antec Six Hundred V2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Some updated features, 2.5inch drive compatible, Adequate cooling.
Builtin lighting, External fan control, Included fans are quiet even at max speed, Front fan intake dust filters are thorough.
Fan-speed and lighting controls; hard drive hot-swap bay on front panel

Cons:

No real cable management features, You will have clearance issues with larger video cards and installed hard drives, Plain steel interior
Visually incomplete, 200mm fan performance below expectations, Poor cable management, Overpriced for an outdated model

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Last revision on January 22, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Some updated features, 2.5inch drive compatible, Adequate cooling
Builtin lighting, External fan control, Included fans are quiet even at max speed, Front fan intake dust filters are thorough
Fan-speed and lighting controls; hard drive hot-swap bay on front panel

Reviewers Didn't Like

No real cable management features, You will have clearance issues with larger video cards and installed hard drives, Plain steel interior
Visually incomplete, 200mm fan performance below expectations, Poor cable management, Overpriced for an outdated model
Installing drives requires tools; no front fans included

Expert reviews and ratings

With the Six Hundred V2 case Antec has made some improvements on the original case. Many users will appreciate the CPU cutout that will enable you to install aftermarket CPU coolers without having to remove your motherboard. The 2.5-inch...

By ThinkComputers on March 28, 2011

The Antec Six Hundred v2 is a revised case tweaked to be placed back in competition with newer products. Most revisions tend to offer significant improvements in terms of usability, performance, or visual design. In this case however the only notable...

By Benchmark Reviews on March 09, 2011

This solid-effort PC chassis has a slick industrial look for gamers and power users, and it's not a budget-buster....

By Computer Shopper on March 01, 2011

The Antec 600 V.2 case is the return of an old favorite with a few tweaks. The old hot-swap 3.5" drive bay was converted to the more modern 2.5" form factor to accommodate solid state drives, and interesting design styling attempts to keep this case...

By Neoseeker on June 09, 2011

I can’t really say anything terribly bad about the Antec Six Hundred. I personally didn’t like its looks initially, but that’s just me. It’s definitely not an eye sore. After assembling my rig and putting it in it’s place...

By TechwareLabs on April 17, 2011

The Antec Six Hundred v2 case retails for about $100 (Amazon Link) and it is targeted at the mainstream to budget gaming market. There are some issues with the case, in general, but it was an okay product overall. Antec makes its own cases that...

By HardwareLogic on March 24, 2011

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By Pro-Clockers on March 15, 2011

Video Review: The Antec Six Hundred (600) V2 Case is an affordable case that has excellent features and bold styling. Things that stand out include the top 200mm top fan, fan controller & hot swappable 2.5" drive option. If you are on a budget and...

By 3dGameMan on March 11, 2011

Antec's Six Hundred v2 offers the airflow to cool a modern system, with quiet operations to boot. It is based on an old design that needs a serious update to compete well in today's market....

By Legit Reviews on February 25, 2011

ANTEC, solo con decir esta marca todo aquel que conoce algo el mundo del hardware sabe que es una marca reconocida.Esta SIX HUNDRED v2 da muestras de ello, puesto que, ademas de llegar en un embalaje perfectamente protegida, nos trae toda la...

By Sabios del PC on February 27, 2011

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