Conclusion
Overall I’m not really impressed with this case. It lacks some simple features that even $50 cases have now-a-days. While the sleek design and unique features to make this a nice case, the DF-35 misses some of the basic features that cases should have in 2010.
The DF-35 has an MSRP of $139.95, but it can be found online for around $110 at your favorite e-tailer. This case, in my opinion, isn’t really a cost-effective case. While it does have some nice features, it still lacks the basic fundamentals of a case for this price range. Overall ThinkComputers would like to award the Antec Dark Fleet DF-35 Mid Tower Case 7 out of 10 score.
Pros:
- Hot-swap support
- Two front access doors
- Fan control
- Sleek design
Cons:
- Lacks basic “tool-free” installation
- Front bezel isn’t easily removable
- Cheap expansion bay covers (not reusable)
- Unnecessary motherboard I/O plate
- No User Manual
Its not tool-less and is ugly as heck.
The front of these Dark Fleet cases do not match the styling of the main case. It’s a lazy design, and a serious step back from the Antec 1200.
Bought this case for my build but sold it on ebay as soon as I opened it. Drive bay covers are cheap and flimsy, side pannels are thin and have no support, side pannel window is low quality plastic and is not uncommon for the window grill to shatter, non replacable expansion slot covers, and NO CABLE MANAGEMENT HOLES! Honestly a case half the price is twice as good and twice the quality.
Replaced the DF 35 with the Bit Fenix survivor. If your looking for a good quality case, look to Cooler Master, Silverstone, Bit Fenix or Thermal Take. Do yourself a favour and give this case a miss.
People complain to often. Honestly I love the overal design of the case, is blocky, but edgy 🙂 and doesnt look like a cyborg. It’s has a very gamer/ professional style to it. Plus the numerous fans seem to keep it cool no matter what my clock speed.
Still have this from 2011, no cablemanagement..