The Antec C8 might be considered a full tower case, but some other dual-chamber enclosures are even bigger than this one. Even so, the Antec C8 is actually well sized to be considered such a form factor with its EATX support. At $130, the chassis is well priced as well, but actually feels outclassed in the bang for your buck category by Antec's own C8 ARGB, as that costs just $20 more, but ships with two 160 mm fans as well as a third 140 mm unit. So those not craving very specific fans for their system will likely find the ARGB variant the better choice. In terms of other, similar cases on the market, some of the most well known options cost more while also offering far more intricate tooling and thus more flexibility. As such, the C8 is clearly geared towards those who don't require that.

In terms of build quality, Antec really did do everything right for the most part. While it doesn't go all out with intricate tooling, the overall design manages to be simple yet extremely functional. From the plentiful cooling potential, to the six drive bays and the expected room being a full tower case - all the core aspects are present. Even in details the Antec C8 manages to impress without cutting any corners. Having grommets on all cable routing openings is nice to see and some of them even spanning the corner make them even more useful. On top of that there are a lot of small touches to stand out - from labels on various components to the 45° cut of the glass, it is hard to fault the C8 on anything.

While the opening in the floor is meant to offer as much airflow as possible, it also exposes the fine mesh duster filter - so you need to handle that with care to not damage it. This design does remind us of the bug screens of large windows, where damage is quite common. Then there are the two tiny screws holding the 3.5" cage in place. Instead, Antec could have gone with thumb screws. Lastly, some may miss a built-in ARGB element as seen with other dual-chamber enclosures.

If this seems like a bit of nitpicking, that is true. There is simply very little to complain about with the Antec C8. The biggest issue really being that the C8 ARGB is likely the better choice for many.