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Acoustic Performance Test Procedures:
- We placed our Digital Sound Level Meter one metre away from the front of the case.
- Only the case fans and our power supply are active to accurately isolate the acoustic performance of the case fans.
- The case fans are set to maximum speed (connected to the 12V molex connectors of our PSU).
- The Antec ONE's default fan configuration is 2x 120mm exhaust fans.
Please refer to our KitGuru noise guide for a comparison between the noise levels of this case and everyday scenarios.
KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refrigerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum
Quiet operation isn't the main aspect of Antec's pair of 120mm fans. A noise level of above 40 dBa isn't particularly quiet, but it isn't frustratingly high either.
Good cheap case for a home server too IMO. my bud has one and its quite well made considering.
I would like to use this case for my over-clocked parts as it is most suitable.
For an entry level case I can’t complain, good airflow, silent operation for the open nature of the case. My only gripe as it is with any entry level case is the build quality. Stepping up a mere 40 dollars ALWAYS puts you into a whole other realm of quality. (Even on a budget build)