Cooltek Antiphon Airflow Review

[section_title title=Conclusion] Conclusion

Now that we have had a better look at the Cooltek Antiphon Airflow how well did it do? Does it live up to its predecessors legacy? Or did shifting some of the focus to airflow let it down?

Touching on the design first and I feel Cooltek have done a great job accomplishing what they had set out to do. They had set out to add better Airflow to to their Antiphon case and have done so with no major comprises in my eyes. Now with that being said any time you are shifting focus to airflow on a case the acoustics will take a bit of a hit and that is to be expected. Cooltek has done a good job adding the mesh airflow cover to the front and while the 2 x 120mm are audible, most of the noise coming from the case is by way of my Corsair H80i and its stock fans. When considering the overall performance of the case it offers good airflow and does a good job at keeping noise to a minimum. There is no doubt in my mind that with a few better quality fans the Antiphon Airflow would be near silent.

Taking a look at the design and what is not to love? The exterior of the case is simple yet elegant which is always a good thing in my book. While it may not be flashy and reveal the components inside, it is one of those cases that should fit in nicely with just about any surroundings it may find itself near. The inside of the case features an exceptional cable management system and except for the minor issue with the rubber grommets is laid out very well. There are plenty of cutouts to route cables and on the back of the motherboard tray there are quite a few places to attach zip ties to the motherboard tray to help make sure cables are tidy and directed where you want them to be. Another great design feature which will come in handy for users is the fact there is a guide on the motherboard tray itself to help let users know which holes they will need to add stand-offs to depending on the type of motherboard they will be using. This is sure to help a lot of people in their quest to build a PC inside the Antiphon Airflow case. Not enough for you? Well how about the fully tool less installation. That’s right! All of the drive bays whether the 2.5″, 3.5″ of 5.25″ feature some sort of clip so no screws or screwdrivers are needed for installation.

The only area I can see in which the design may let some down is when considering water cooling. While there is really no dedicated space to put a radiator inside thanks to the hard drive cages and the noise-insulation at the top it would be quite easy to remove the hard drive cages and put a 240mm radiator in the front. That would of course leave you with the question of where to put the hard drives? Well, my guess would be in the 5.25″ bays as I feel optical drives are becoming more and more a thing of the past.

Considering the price, which is just under €55 and you get great value for the money. It comes with 3 x 120mm included fans and the noise-insulation only further adds value to what I would consider an amazing deal. In terms of value this case is punching above it’s weight, offering great sound insulation, sleek design and good airflow. I really don’t think there is much more you could ask for a case of this price other than better water cooling capability; but that’s not the intended use of this case. 

All in all if you are looking for a great case that is not too expensive but not budget at the same time, the Antiphon Airflow will be just up your alley. It offers good all around performance with a design to match, throw the price of around £55 in and you have a sure fire winner. It won’t be the easiest of tasks trying to find a better case for a similar price, especially when considering the included noise-insulation.

I would like to thank Cooltek for sending the Anitphon Airflow in for review and look forward to seeing more from them in the future.