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Antec P380 Computer Case - CES 2015

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The video provides a detailed walk-through of the Antec P380 computer case, presenting it as the successor to the P280 and highlighting the design refinements aimed at reducing cost and weight. The host explains the exterior aluminium paneling is thinner than before, a change driven by user feedback from Computex and focused on cutting costs while preserving build quality. Inside the chassis, the hard drive cages are reconfigured into three removable sections, allowing flexible layout customization, radiator and fan placements, and the option to rearrange the cages to suit the builder’s needs. The presenter also notes internal material thinning and an adjustable I/O ridge that can be swapped to different sides to ease cable management depending on desk orientation. Cooling support remains robust, with top and front mounting options for multiple radiators or fans, and practical features like sound dampening, rubber grommets, and modular components that reinforce the high-end positioning of the case. The segment closes with thanks to sponsors Phantom Glass and HyperX, while underscoring a promise of additional content and reviews to come, signaling Linus Tech Tips’ ongoing CES coverage and hands-on evaluation of the P380.

Topics · computer_hardware · product_development · consumer_electronics · ces_event · hardware_design

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What are the key design changes of the Antec P380 compared to the P280?
The P380 uses thinner exterior aluminium paneling to reduce weight and cost, features three removable hard drive cages for flexible layout, and includes a swappable I/O ridge for easier cable management depending on desk orientation.