A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the Antec DF600 draws your attention to the clean window and fairly detailed front design. While the front panel is made out of acrylic, that is really the only way to achieve the look as there would be no way to mold glass this way. That said, for a chassis of this price point, having this material mix is pretty normal.


The chassis is designed to allow for lots of air to be pulled in by the three fans in the front, all while showing off the semi-translucent blades for their built-in RGB effects. You may pull the whole plastic front cover off to access the three pre-installed 120 mm intake units. In the rear, the Antec DF600 Flux looks pretty traditional, with the PSU bay on the bottom.


The glass side panel is framed in black and has no visible mounting holes, which makes it look very clean and is something we usually only see with slightly more expensive cases—quite nice to see in a lower price segment. On the opposite side is a solid steel panel with a large air vent on the bottom. This allows for cool air to enter through the side, which is then pushed upwards by the reverse fan Antec includes.


In the rear, the PSU bay comes with two sets of mounting holes—you can install any type of unit here without issue. Above that are the seven expansion slots, each of which is protected by a removable cover. In the very top is another fan, this time with gray blades and set to push hot air out the back of the chassis. This means the Antec DF600 Flux ships with a whooping five fans out of the box, something the DarkFleet series has been known for since its inception.


On top, you will find a magnetic metal mesh cover that protects your two 140 or three 120 mm fans or a radiator of up to 360 mm from dust and grime. Next to it, you will find the power and RGB LED toggle buttons, the usual activity lights, and a pair of USB 3.0 ports with audio in/out plugs. As a nice little add-on, Antec has placed their silicon covers on them right out of the box.


Taking a quick look at the underside of the DF600 Flux, you will find screws that hold the internal HDD cage in place—you may hence remove it should you need the space for something else. The dust filter protecting the PSU bay from dirt may be pulled out through the back of the chassis without laying the enclosure on its side.