The Antec DP503 is both a nice looking mainstream chassis as well as well as a very solid one. Sized slightly larger than some other cases, it does have an MSRP slightly above the magical $100 mark at $119.99, which makes it more expensive than their other enclosures when you look purely at the spec sheet of a mid-tower chassis. But upon closer inspection there is a lot more here than what such a list may reveal, justifying the price tag overall.

With its slightly larger than normal size, the Antec DP503 is simply not marketed as a possible E-ATX chassis - however, in fact it can functionally hold one without any noticeable compromises. As such, the case is an efficient buy for those with such a board. Classic ATX setups do benefit from the space at least, but unless you are looking to put in a 360 radiator in the ceiling or a thick radiator/sandwiched setup in the front, the additional room isn't quite as impactful for those builds.

That is not to say that that the Antec DP503 isn't useful for such scenarios. The well placed, grommet equipped openings around the motherboard edge make ATX boards look and feel cohesive within the chassis. The excellent all-round nature of the case is further underlined by the GPU support bracket, universal ARGB controller and fan hub, USB-C Interface and thick, 4 mm glass panel. Combine that with the very flexible liquid cooling support in the ceiling and the front, and the Antec DP503 feels like a good all-rounder for a wide range of build types.

While only a few, there are some details, or cosmetic annoyances such as the blue USB ports or rough USB-C implementation. Minor examples are the PCIe cable routing hole feeling a bit out of place for cards where the PCIe power isn't at the end, or the basic HDD cage that requires both being pulled out as well as using tools for a second drive to be installed. Even so, the Antec DP503 looks good, is well sized and manages to come across as a down-to-earth, functional & versatile chassis with a solid build quality to boot, which makes it easily recommendable as a go-to choice, regardless if you are planning to install an ATX or E-ATX board!