Review System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by traditional means, with the use of spacers and screws. As you can see, the openings for cable management line up quite nicely. The included reverse fan is genuinely blowing air in the other direction, but just like with the one found in the DF600 Flux, the arrow on its frame is still pointing in the wrong direction. This is not a big deal, just a small visual annoyance that may have you install the unit the wrong way if you did not read through the provided documentation.


Adding an SSD using the tray is definitely the easiest way, as you secure it outside of the confines of the case. Once the tray is filled, simply put it back into place and push it down to secure it.


Installing a 3.5" drive into the included tray is completely tool-less as the drive is held in place by plastic pins with rubber inserts. Once filled, simply slide the whole contraption in until it snaps down securely.


Adding the PSU is done by screwing it down after it has been positioned underneath the shroud. There is plenty of space for a modern, large, and efficient unit. You should have no issues building a mainstream to high-end rig in the DF700 Flux.


With everything installed, the Antec DF700 Flux makes a good impression inside, which is mostly because of additional effort behind the scenes. I would have liked a few extra mounting points for zip ties towards the front of the chassis, but with a bit of imagination and time, the result here is not bad either.

Finished Looks

When turned on, the Antec DF700 Flux looks really cool, with the three lighting elements in the hub of each fan emitting a nice glow that isn't obnoxious. A white instead of the classic blue power LED button in the top of the chassis is also a nice visual touch. Thanks to the updated fan controller, the fans manage to take advantage of your motherboard's fan curve, staying quiet if the system is idling.


Looking at the front, the gently curved metal mesh does look pretty nifty, and through it, you can clearly see the three fans with hub-equipped LEDs. Thanks to the light tint of the window, you can clearly see all your components inside the system, and in the rear, everything is where you would expect it.

The built-in RGB controller and toggle button on top of the chassis lets you cycle through several multi and single-color animations; you may also settle for any of the solid colors below.