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Antec C5 ARGB

Antec C5 ARGB Review & Specifications

The Antec C5 ARGB, manufactured by Antec, is a moderate-quality PC case tailored for Mid-Tower builds. It is built using mid-range steel, plastic, glass and weighs approximately 7.60 kg. Its aesthetic is characterized by a Black finish and features a tempered glass side panel, which adds both style and functionality.

The Antec C5 ARGB supports a very wide range of motherboard sizes, including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX. It can accommodate extremely large, high-end or server-grade E-ATX motherboards, offering unmatched compatibility across nearly all consumer and professional platforms. Power supply compatibility includes ATX, SFX units with a maximum supported length of 240 mm. The overall case dimensions are 469 x 285 x 400mm, offering insight into its spatial footprint.

This case supports very large graphics cards up to 410 mm in length, along with CPU air coolers up to 160 mm in height.

This case provides excellent cooling support, with extensive fan and radiator mounting options, including radiators up to 360 mm. It ensures superb airflow and thermal management, making it ideal for high-power gaming rigs and workstations. For additional details and specific specifications, refer to the section below.

PC Case Information

Manufacturer: Antec

PC Case Name: Antec C5 ARGB

Current Price Amazon: $129

  • Amazon Price Updated: 1 day, 19 hours ago.

  • PC Case Available: True

    Form Factor: Mid-Tower

    Material / Weight: steel, plastic, glass / 7.60 kg

    Color / Side Panel: Black / tempered glass

    Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, Standard-ATX, E-ATX

    GPU Length / CPU Cooler Height: 410 mm / 160 mm

    PSU Form Factor / Maximum Length: ATX, SFX / 240 mm

    PC Case Dimensions: 469 x 285 x 400mm

    Comment: Included Fan(s): 3 x 120mm PWM ARGB reverse fans at bottom + 3 x 120mm PWM ARGB reverse fans on right side + 1 x 120mm PWM ARGB fan in rear

    Quality & Features (max 100pts)

    Compatibility: 20 pts.

    Cooling Support: 18 pts.

    Build Quality: 14 pts.

    Connectivity: 15 pts.

    Storage Support: 8 pts.

    Total Points: 75 pts.

    Calculated Performance

    Performance & Features per Price: 69.8 %


    Antec C5 ARGB Compared to PC Cases with the Same Form Factor and Similar Performance and Features

    PC Case Quality & Features per Price Table

    PC_Case (Desc) Price (Desc) Quality/Features (Desc) Q&F/Price (Desc)
    NZXT H7 Flow 2024
    $119 | 0.0%
    77.0 pts
    77.6 pts
    JONSBO TK-3 Black One-Piece Curved Glas…
    $143 | 0.0%
    76.0 pts
    63.8 pts
    Antec C5 ARGB
    $129 | 0.0%
    75.0 pts
    69.8 pts
    Antec C5 ARGB White
    $119 | ↑ 4.4%
    75.0 pts
    75.6 pts
    be quiet! Light Base 600 LX
    $199 | 0.0%
    75.0 pts
    45.2 pts
    MUSETEX PC CASE ATX 6 PWM ARGB Fans Pre…
    $85 | ↓ -14.1%
    74.0 pts
    104.5 pts
    MONTECH XR
    $69 | 0.0%
    74.0 pts
    128.7 pts
    MONTECH XR White
    $79 | ↑ 14.5%
    74.0 pts
    112.4 pts
    JONSBO D41 MESH Black ATX Computer Case,
    $166 | 0.0%
    73.0 pts
    52.8 pts

    PC Case Specification Table

    PC_Case (Desc) Form Factor Color / Side Panel GPU Length CPU Cooler Height PSU Length / Form Factor
    NZXT H7 Flow 2024
    Mid-Tower black/white / Temperd glass 410 mm 185 mm 200 mm / ATX, SFX
    JONSBO TK-3 Black One-Piece Curved Glas…
    Mid-Tower black / tempered glass 420 mm 165 mm 220 mm / ATX, SFX
    Antec C5 ARGB
    Mid-Tower Black / tempered glass 410 mm 160 mm 240 mm / ATX, SFX
    Antec C5 ARGB White
    Mid-Tower white / tempered glass 410 mm 160 mm 240 mm / ATX, SFX
    be quiet! Light Base 600 LX
    Mid-Tower black / Temperd glass 400 mm 170 mm 200 mm / ATX, SFX
    MUSETEX PC CASE ATX 6 PWM ARGB Fans Pre…
    Mid-Tower black / Temperd glass 420 mm 178 mm 238 mm / ATX, SFX
    MONTECH XR
    Mid-Tower black / Temperd glass 420 mm 175 mm 230 mm / ATX, SFX
    MONTECH XR White
    Mid-Tower white / Temperd glass 420 mm 175 mm 230 mm / ATX, SFX
    JONSBO D41 MESH Black ATX Computer Case,
    Mid-Tower black / tempered glass 400 mm 168 mm None mm / ATX, SFX

    Additional PC Case Information

    Fan Support:

    Top
    3 x 120 / 2 x 140mm
    Side
    3 x 120 / 2 x 140mm
    Bottom
    3 x 120mm
    Rear
    120mm

    Radiator Support:

    Top 120 / 140 / 240 / 280 / 360mm
    Side 120 / 140 / 240 / 280mm
    Bottom 120 / 240 / 360mm
    Rear 120mm

    HDD / SSD Support:

    3.5" :1, 2.5": 2

    Front Ports:

    Power, LED Control Button, USB 3.0 x 2, Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 x 1, MIC x 1, HD-AUDIO x 1

    Dust Filters:

    yes

    Additional Information:

    None