Antec DP301M Compact Micro-ATX Gaming Casing

Specification:

Case Type
Type	Micro-ATX
Front Panel	Detachable front panel
Motherboard Support	Micro-ATX、Mini-ITX
External Features
Color(s)	Black
Weight	Net Weight 4.9 kgs Gross Weight 5.9 kgs
Dimensions	420 x 210 x 402mm (LxWxH)
Expansion Slots	4
Radiator Support	Front ≤ 280mm Rear ≤ 120mm
Fan Support	Front 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm Top 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm Rear 1 x 120mm
Pre- Installed Fans	1 x 120mm in rear
Drive Bays	3.5"/2.5" (convertible) - 2 2.5" - 2
I/O Port	USB3.0 x 2, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Reset, Mode
Additional Feature
Side Panel	Tempered Glass Side Panel

Antec DP301M Compact Micro-ATX Gaming Casing

Antec DP301M Compact Micro-ATX Gaming Casing is another Dark Phantom Antec new gaming series. It still keeps excellent quality and the capability of being equipped with high-performance components. In this gamoing casing, the ARGB boomerang front panel design represents the agility and speed in the gaming realm. This Micro-ATX casing is built in 420 x 210 x 402mm (LxWxH) dimension with SPCC & Plastic and Tempered Glass Side Panel with 4.9 kgs net weight and 5.9 kgs Gross Weight. Its mainboard supports Micro-ATX、Mini-ITX with USB3.0 x 2, MIC/AUDIO(HD), Power, Reset, Mode Front Access & Controls. Here used 4 Expansion Slots, these are two 3.5"/2.5" (convertible) and two 2.5". In this casing, 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm cooling in front, 2 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm cooling in the top, 1 x 120mm cooling in rear and included 1 x 120mm in rear fan are added. It radiator support ≤ 280mm in front and ≤ 120mm in rear with ≤ 360mm Max GPU Length, ≤ 160mm Max CPU Height, ≤ 170mm Max PSU Length Clearance. The DP301M is the perfect choice for gamers to enter the gaming world. https://youtu.be/jySOgG12B34

Antec DP301M Compact Micro-ATX Review

I bought this case because I have had 2 of the older models and liked the style. Putting 2 led fans in the front and 1 in the top vent make this case look very nice without being "too much". Only 2 things I find inferior to the older version, one is that the plastic trim on the front has sharper angles where the older version was uniformly rounded (I bumped my comp chair against the edge and marred the trim within a few hours of setting it up, this never happened with years of use with the old rounded version. Second, the new fan mounting system on the front is definitely a step down from the old version which has a steel cage enclosure while the new just gives long screws to attach to the front. This seems to create a situation where you fans make a harmonic vibration which increase noise. Both fans have the rubber insulaters to inhibit vibration, I also switched the fans with the older version and the older version remained silent and the new case was just as loud so it was in no way a fan issue. I still like the look and the noise isn't that bad and isn't a deal breaker but had me concerned until I tracked it down to a case design issue.