Performance Analysis

Despite having an exhaust fan fitted and a porous roof, the CPU got a little hotter than we were expecting. We did note that airflow from the rear fan, even at full speed, wasn't exactly powerful, so this is likely the reason. The GPU, at least, gets by fine, suggesting that the front fan and ventilation are working to provide an acceptable amount of airflow.

In short, if you're sticking to an air-cooling setup, you might consider adding a fan or two to the P110 Luce. However, a common approach these days is an all-in-one liquid-cooler for the CPU and a bulky GPU cooler, in which case you needn't worry. Noise from the two default fans is rather subdued, but many motherboards now offer detailed speed control settings anyway.

Conclusion

Overall, this is a solid full-tower chassis. The build quality is good, not only because of the tempered glass but because metal has been used where plastic often is instead: the front fascia, for example, and even the internal drive trays. Inside, we have a clean and easy-to-use design, while modern touches like a front HDMI port and the ability to mount a GPU vertically (bracket and cable sold separately) give the case some longevity.

Drawbacks include poorly implemented RGB lighting that fees like it was tacked on at a later stage in the design. Thankfully, those who want to go RGB crazy now have a decent number of cases to choose from. A few more nods to those looking to build custom water-cooling solutions would be good too, and the default cooling arrangement didn't wow us on the temperature front either. Still, none of these are really deal-breakers.

Antec may not be one of the leading names in enthusiast cases nowadays, but the P110 Luce is a fine way to start to regrow its reputation. If Antec can use the momentum this launch hopefully generates to stay up to date and maybe create something a little more iconic, it could be onto a real winner.