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The Antec ONE S3 Mid Tower Cabinet conforms to the ATX form factor and so can accommodate motherboards with form factors ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX.
It is made of Aluminium and its dimensions (LxWxH) are 208mm x 438mm x 488mm.
 | Form Factor | ATX | | Maximum Graphics Card Length | 10mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Form Factors |
| | Maximum CPU Cooler Size | 155mm | ||
| Material | Aluminium | | Top Fans | 1 | ||
| Color | Black | | Top Fans Size | 120mm | ||
| Expansion Slots | 7 | | Top Fans Speed | 1200 RPM | ||
| 5.25″ Drive Bays | 3 | | Case Fan dBA | 17 dBA | ||
| 3.5″ Drive Bays | 5 | | IO Display Panel | yes | ||
| 2.5" Drive Bays | 2 | | Front USB 2.0 Slots | 2 | ||
| Tool-less Rails | no | | Front USB 3.0 Slots | 2 | ||
| Length | 208mm | | eSATA | yes | ||
| Width | 438mm | | Audio IO | yes | ||
| Height | 488mm |
The Antec ONE S3 Mid Tower Cabinet has a the ATX form factor. ATX is the most ubiquitous of case standards, providing the largest array of compatible hardware on the market. Using the ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 208mm x 438mm x 488mm.
The Antec ONE S3 Mid Tower Cabinet has seven expansion slots, so there is plenty of room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system. The case has three 5.25" drive bays, which is enough to house an optical drive and a couple of hard drives, while still having space for plenty more HDDs with the five 3.5" drive bays that are also available. You can even install an SSD or laptop-sized HDD using one of the two 2.5" drive bays.
Made primarily of Aluminium, the Antec ONE S3 Mid Tower Cabinet is built to be strong, lightweight, and well-ventilated. This often comes at a price premium, but some see the benefits to be completely worth it. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.
