Antec Constellation C8 Case - Best Budget O11D Clone

[@KitGuruTech]

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[@dynastes4938]

SPAM!

[@Linusfikfaps-ez2qg]

Lol

[@edwinwelch1946]

I love my Antec C8. Stunning case and fits the new Arctic Freezer III like a dream with tons of room to spare. I got all white

[@theonlyredspecial]

Are your temps good ?

[@hothardwareforthewin-he4fz]

yeah whats the temps like? what CPU you using?

[@Daisudori]

I got same but all black. A nice case for the money indeed. I hope for front mesh DLC I would prefer the look over the glass but alas.

[@francisdumlao8040]

Can it take 3 160mm fan in bottom?

[@YourLocalHelper12]

@@francisdumlao8040no…

[@harleylover9446]

Have a long history with Antec but not in recent years. That’s a pretty good case. Even the negatives James mentioned aren’t a big deal to me.

[@AntecUK]

Should give the C8 a try then. Glad you are a long standing customer. We appreciate you.

[@Gladiator.6]

It’s the official channel for antec. I’m building in the c8 soon too

[@philipjfry628]

Have to say that is such a crisp looking case at 10:48 with the blue lighting and the white finish. It looks like it would generate cold very difficult to imagine it could be a heat source.

[@100500daniel]

I got the C8 and I love it. the build quality and materials are superb.

[@larwiemcdonnel5322]

They look to be using good materials. I still can’t get over that hyte case flex. 😮

[@AntecUK]

why, hello there. We are solid!

[@iamahappybunny7640]

Great job James. Brilliant review.

[@KitGuruTech]

Thanks!

[@Linusfikfaps-ez2qg]

I love James case reviews. Best on KZbin 🤘🏻

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

Great review. Love that you modded it to make the 3x 140s work. I think your points of removable fan brackets is super valid. If the case was maybe 1-1.5" or 3cm taller the 3x 140mm fans would be no prob AND you'd def not run into issues with doing a push/pull + thicker rad on the bottom.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Great build James as always

[@teemu3370]

YES! Been waiting for this review

[@johnerikson2443]

Buying one or found something else you like more ?

[@teemu3370]

@@johnerikson2443 It is on the short list with O11 EVO RGB. C8 has better space for custom loop that I have in mind

[@AntecUK]

Now go to scan computers and get one bought for your lovely PC. You know your PC components will thank you.

[@hairsprungdutchtechnique9626]

really good value chassis that, I havent seen antec in years - very low profile. If this is a new design its a sure fire sign of better things to come, I hope.

[@dreschaffhausen5693]

Every time I hear Antec I can't help but imagine its a company started by Ant and Dec.

[@hairsprungdutchtechnique9626]

I’m really quite impressed with both the case and the versatility. Watched the overview again. James would you buy one yourself ?

[@KitGuruTech]

If I was on a £100 budget and was looking for a dual chamber case I would consider buying this.

[@Linuxdistro15-ih8ox]

Cant say ive had very good experiences with Antec back in the day, loved some of their very early stuff. This actually looks like quite a good case, but if anyone has current experience please do let me know.

[@CarlosDeBernardMrAgapi]

Nice work antec nice work. the case has a lot what most dual chanber doe not. if anyone have other is clear what are those key tips there. i like it

[@amdforlife5591]

A lot of competition right now but the price of this surely puts it close to the top. Corsair 6500 is a fortune compared to this.

[@AntecUK]

Let the Corsair fanbois enjoy their expensive case, we offer good quality combined with awesome value for money. What more can you ask for?

[@thetechdevil-jn1vo]

Really surprised with how good that is for the money.

[@GapsExist]

As the top has 70mm clearance and fixings for 3 x 140mm fans, does the Arctic Cooling Liquid Freezer III 420 fit? It should have around 65mm depth with the radiator and fan, and being 420 it should be the same size as 3 x 140mm. Antec do officially state max is 360 AIO radiator, but this doesn't mean this is fact, just that they cover themselves by not committing as some 420's may need a few millimeters more.

[@chrisdg100]

Just one point of clarification, the bottom panel also supports the option for 2x160mm fans, in addition to the 120mm and 140mm support…by removing the optional brackets entirely. There is a SKU that comes with two 160mm Antec fans on the bottom, and a 140 on the rear.

[@KitGuruTech]

Thanks good info 👍🏻

[@Everychillitsjustlife-cz8zz]

Really great buy for 100 quid

[@SubZero_DeZigns]

I like it. Building something in a case like that, but Custom loop. The 200mm Reservoir+Pump combo i purchased just clears my Sapphire PURE 7900 GRE GPU. I'm stoked.

[@coolissimo69]

James nice review and case, the fans of the AIO are exhaust configuration or pulling air? and the top fans and bottom seems to be pulling air is that right?

[@canarychrome7012]

Have they uk after sales support and warranty coverage ? They used to be terrible for rma.

[@AntecUK]

We have improved our RMA/support part of our business with the onset of new staff around 2 years ago. We are proud to offer better support now.

[@kaylee.snyder]

Great review!!

[@joshuastedford1670]

For £100, definitely up there with my favourite dual chambers.

[@mrphuongie]

One thing I wish you would have shown is the cable management in the back of the case on a build like this. Otherwise, great case!

[@stevewatson6839]

My first PC was in an Antec Sonata case (Most of it still is! 🙃); I should probably check this one (and some of their other recent stuff too) out. Build looks good, thanks for the mod tips too; 'Ronseal' of Approval as always.

[@universemaster100]

The IO ports should've been in the front. The top ones collect dust a lot.

[@KitGuruTech]

Antec ships the case with rubber covers for the top I/O ports to keep dust out when not in use.

[@inlovewithmycar7085]

@@KitGuruTechthat’s a good idea

[@universemaster100]

@@KitGuruTech To me dust isn't the only concern, reaching the ports when sitting in a chair is just not possible.

[@leemoss1994]

Have you reviewed the c5 ?

[@sortingoutthebills-dy6td]

pretty cool name for a product for a change.

[@Ttblondey]

Nice

[@HanmaHeiro]

My first PC was in an Antec! Pretty sure it was the Sonata II

[@AntecUK]

A solid case back when the dinosaurs roamed the earth haha

[@HanmaHeiro]

@@AntecUK Yes indeed. It had everything you needed for the time and then some!

[@hotandcoldrunningwater-hj2mn]

Is this just for sale on Amazon ?

[@KitGuruTech]

Also at Scan www.scan.co.uk/search?q=antec+c8+white

[@ivantsipr]

Edit:NVM I was looking at the Corsair 6500x😅 Must be Amazon UK only, on the US is $200 in every retailer, that image of Newegg they show is either a flash sale or was a error.

[@KitGuruTech]

@@ivantsipr we just found it for 129 dollars on newegg US

[@inlovewithmycar7085]

Weird it didn’t come with 140mm fan support of the box. Hardly an unusual size either in 2024. I prefer 140 over 120.

[@KitGuruTech]

It does, just only 2 x 140mm on the side mount. I modded it to fit 3. It also supports 3 x 140mm in the roof and floor and one in the rear.

[@JackTotGaming]

@@KitGuruTechany trouble getting the icue link cable to fit on the 3x side 140mm fans? I am tempted to do your same mod to run qx140s

[@festerleech4952]

Sort of want to see more GPUs with a water based cooler rather than the encyclopaedia sized air coolers they need to come with nowadays.

[@conserve_liberalism]

When you test the rigidity of unsupported top corner of the case, do so without a radiator / fans mounted. You comparison to the HYTE case isn't all that accurate due to extra rigidity that the radiator contributes to Antec.

[@KitGuruTech]

This case feels as rigid with or without the radiator installed. The Hyte case feels equally flexible with or without a radiator installed.

[@conserve_liberalism]

Appreciate it! This may seem like an inconsequential metric to some, but for those who want to do custom watercooling with rigid tubes and a top radiator, case rigidity really does matter. Love the build and getting the 3rd 140 fan at the top on the side really makes this case shine. That's a 100% necessary modification IMO! @@KitGuruTech

[@sortingoutthebills-dy6td]

@@conserve_liberalism I bought the HYTE from James review here on Kitguru last year when he reviewed it. I agree, its not very rigid, but i love the case apart from that. looks great with the screen. Thanks James for the review happy with the case, even if its not perfect !

[@ChinchillaBONK]

1 tip for your sponsor segment. If you are showing off a chair, potential customer will want to see the chair in most of the screen. Not some random bloke talking.

[@hothardwareforthewin-he4fz]

or just watch the reviews of the chairs here so you can see what he is talking about. he isnt a random bloke btw. he reviews products on kitguru

[@user-uv8qn1br8q]

Poor mat 😂

[@jdkim8697]

Is there any power led cables for motherboard? Can't find!

[@dimitarnakovski2462]

Great video!! Just wanted to ask if it fits the new Liquid Freezer III 280 A-RGB since its thickness is bigger than normal 280 Aios. It is 67.5mm. Please Help!! I already have returned few cases haha.

[@camogeko6804]

it will surely fit, i have the same aio

[@rival2028]

I legit thought this was the Corsair 6500x 😂

[@AntecUK]

But £70 cheaper :)

[@camogeko6804]

The curve glass version of this case is amazing, a better Montech King 95 imo

[@Buffinator1988]

These o11 style cases really cry out for you to make use of all the fan mounting areas in order for it to look it's best. But the problem I have with this... It's horrendous overkill. Even with the hottest components you only really need a decent case, a few good fans and an capable AIO. You've got 10 fans in there! And with Rgb, I suppose you could lend it out whenever someone needs lighting for a rave 😂

[@KitGuruTech]

It can also become very expensive to fill the case with fans too.

[@AntecUK]

Check out our Antec fusion fans in white - they are priced well against other white ARGB fans on the market.

[@etienne3108]

This looks almost exactly like my FSP CMT380B which goes for a silly price.

[@AntecUK]

Your FSP CMT380B is smaller and doesn't have cable grommits, only supports 2 x 120mm fans in the side and doesn't support E-ATX boards.

[@justindavis7600]

Looks very like the Corsair design just a third less of the price.

[@ivantsipr]

NVM I was looking at the Corsair😅

[@KitGuruTech]

@@ivantsipr www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=c8+antec

[@ivantsipr]

Edit: NVM i was looking at the Corsair 6500x Best budget O11 clone???? You are WAY off, the price of that case is $200 USD WITHOUT ANY FANS! I guess you guys dont know the Montech King 95 Pro exist ($150 USD and comes with 6 fans)

[@KitGuruTech]

It's $129 at Newegg in black or white. www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=c8+antec check out the conclusion at the end of the video where I mention the King 95.

[@amdforlife5591]

They reviewed the montech King 95 pro and it got one of their best cases of the year - james review of that was amazing. This antec ive seen for 130 dollars on newegg and other US retailers, just checked.

[@Itsameamario-ns3se]

AH come on man, Kitguru reviewed the Montech King 95 pro already, ages ago, james loved it. I think he gave it his case of the year 2023 !

[@geofftatesmate7748]

james mentioned the King 95 Pro at the end of this video as well as reviewed it, and then did another video with it as one of the best case of 2023. Its always a good idea before shouting in CAPS to do even a bit of basic investigation or you sound, like. well... you know 🤣

[@buyingastairwaytoheaven5252]

Mate just bought it for 130 bucks. 😂

[@saleemremane4722]

Not bad at all

[@Daisudori]

ANTEC! Front mesh dlc!

[@Ok-in5eb]

Can anyone confirm if the Antec C8 Seamless Edge Front and Side Full Tower E-ATX Case supports a 360mm or 420mm liquid cooler radiator on top? I’m planning my build and want to make sure the radiator fits. Thanks!

[@sawomirdziadecki3517]

Did you figure out if 420mm radiator would fit?

[@Ok-in5eb]

@@sawomirdziadecki3517 420mm would fit, but I went with 360mm still good

[@BleepBlop-rh9lm]

Is it legal?! Absolute copy of 011.

[@i_Like_Goya]

dam is identical to the corsair 6500x

[@AntecUK]

and way cheaper!

[@rickss69]

When you see the two side by side and in person you will know the difference quickly.

[@KitGuruTech]

Other than reverse connector motherboard support and iCUE link integrations, there isn't much difference between the two, build quality is similar but the Corsair 6500X is much more expensive. Corsair fanboys may try to convince you otherwise but from a totally impartial viewpoint, there isn't much in them.

[@Itsameamario-ns3se]

@@rickss69 looks pretty similar to me tbh

[@darren253]

Is it me but companies are now copying Lian LI who made the first case.

[@JeremyArchie]

The Corsair 280X would like to have a word. 😏

[@danmar007]

It looks an awful lot like my Musetex Y6. Which is much more affordable.

[@animalyze7120]

011 dynamic was a clone of the Corsair S series cases, care to keep calling these cases clones of clone? Unreal.

[@rickss69]

No back connector motherboard capability...it literally costs them nothing to provide this. No sale. This is just jumping on the bandwagon and bringing nothing of worth to the table.

[@geofftatesmate7748]

price is good. maybe they could charge 70 for it, make it same price as corsair 😛

[@justeddm]

Wish they stopped making these 😊

[@Marmalard]

Lian Li did it better

[@ral8031]

No