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Antec GX505 Window SC Mid-Tower Case Review
By Jason Maxfield
Manufacturer: Antec, Inc.
Product Name: GX505 Window SC
UPC: 0761345155076
Price As Tested: $69.99 (Amazon)
Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Antec
Antec was kind enough to ship me their GX505 Window SC mid-tower case to review. The Antec GX505 is part of the GX series of cases designed for gamers on a budget. The GX505 is a slight revision of the GX500 case. The main difference is the all new front and top panels, and a built-in fan controller switch.
There are also two variants to the GX505 design. There is the GX505 Window, and the GX505 Window SC, which is the version I’ll be reviewing. The difference is the GX505 Window has a side mount 120mm fan option on the window, and the Window SC version just has a window.
In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I’ll be going over all the features of the GX505 Window SC and see if it really is up to the job of being a budget gaming PC case.
Features & Specifications
| Model | GX505 Window SC |
| UPC | 0-761345-15507-6 |
| Unit Dimensions | 19.0”(D) x 8.1″ (W) x 18.5″(H) 481mm (D) x205 mm (W) x 469 mm (H) |
| Maximum video card size | Up to 380 mm / 14.95″ long |
| Water cooling support | Rear water cooling grommets |
| Case Type | Mid-Tower |
| Front Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 Audio In / OutFan ControlPower / Reset |
| Drive Bays | 2 x 5.25″ tool-less drive bays 4 x 3.5” HDD1 x 2.5” SSD /HDD |
| Maximum CPU Cooler Height | up to 158 mm |
| Motherboard Support | Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX |
| CPU Cutout | Enlarged CPU Cutout |
| Weight | Net Weight: 10.8 lbs / 4.8 Kg
Gross Weight: 13.5 lbs / 5.8 Kg |
| Expansion Slots | 7 expansion slots |
Features and specifications taken from Antec’s website.
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letmepicyou
29 September 2015 at 5:12 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Have you considered the possibility that what you call a 3.5″ floppy slot is actually where most folks would mount a 3.5″ card reader?
Jason Maxfield
29 September 2015 at 4:41 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
You could mount a 3.5″ card reader there. You can also mount a 3.5″ card reader in a 5.25″ slot, since you can get adapters, or even have adapters already included with a 3.5″ card reader. With the brackets already part of the cage, that space is limited in function, and that is my main gripe about the 3.5″ slot.
Himanshu Rawat
11 January 2016 at 10:17 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I am unable to screw my GPU (zotac GTX 960) after mounting on the PCI slot. How to fix the GPU in that position any solution?
Jason Maxfield
14 March 2016 at 5:26 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
This particular case doesn’t have brackets screwed on like most other cases. The brackets have to be popped out to place anything in the corresponding PCI slots lining up with your motherboard. Antec did include screws for the PCI mounting locations once the tabs are popped out.
Sorry for the late response, I never received the alert in my email for this comment.
mike
4 March 2016 at 11:09 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Horrible review. 5.25 is not just for floppy smh. and the ssd spot use thumb screws and its still tool less. just saying.
Jason Maxfield
14 March 2016 at 5:22 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Mike, I never said 5.25 was just for floppy. I referenced the 3.5 as a ‘floppy drive mount’. Obviously you can put a card reader in that section. The SSD bays did not use thumb screws. I recently gave this case to a friend for better air flow over her old case, and I installed everything for her.
Thanks for the feedback.
lemor
25 March 2016 at 10:34 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Do you think h100i gtx will fit on the top?
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2588957/corsair-h100i-gtx-cooler-fit-case-antec-500.html
I’m seriously thinking of buying H100i GTX for my config.
Jason Maxfield
26 March 2016 at 12:57 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Lemor, I think if the H100i GTX were to fit at all you would have to install it in a pull configuration. The top section of the chassis has just enough room to mount two 120mm fans. The radiator for the H100i GTX is 276mm wide and would not fit in the top where the fans mount.
However since the fans are almost flush with the top of the case, there might be room for the 30mm thickness of the radiator below the fans. Antec’s information about water cooling for this case is non-existent. Tech specs mention water cooling grommets and that’s it.
Careful measurements will be your best guide, if you already own the case. If you have other options open, I would look for a case that specifically lists compatibility with the H100i GTX to ensure a proper installation and functionality.
lemor
27 March 2016 at 10:46 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I just check the information you provided. The top fans are just above the motherboard. But there is space below the fan and above the mobo. Any modding advice you would suggest?
Jason Maxfield
27 March 2016 at 12:54 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
There is space below the fans since the fans are mounted above the roof of the case. Just how much space, that is the question. A lot of how things will fit depends on your motherboard and where your 4/8 pin CPU power are located. The thickness of the radiator could interfere with the 4 pin headers for CPU fans and DIMM slots as well.
Careful measuring and looking at the layout of your motherboard is all I can suggest to see if the H100i will fit in the case. Also, you might lose out on the top-most 5.25″ drive bay, depending on the orientation of the radiator once installed.
Lemor
28 March 2016 at 6:54 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Alright I’ve purchased the radiator. I’ll give it a shot. If it doesn’t work I’ll remove the top cover over the two 120mm(s) and mount them in push pull config. None the less pull (intake).
Or I’ll buy a new case. What would you suggest?
Jason Maxfield
28 March 2016 at 9:24 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Any suggestions I might make would depend on if the cooler fits the case or not. Just have to see what happens.
Joel
26 July 2016 at 11:55 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Hello Jason , Do u think that a ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 ROG Strix Gaming would fit into this case? A quick reply would be very much appriciated! //Joel
Jason Maxfield
2 August 2016 at 12:56 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Sorry for responding late. My notifications keep ending up in my spam folder… Gmail is being bad.
Anyhow, to answer your question, the Asus 1070 ROG Strix will fit in that case easily. I checked the specs on the case and it can accommodate GPU’s up to 14.95″ long. The Strix is just under 12 inches.
The way the Antec GX505 is designed leaves room for long GPU’s since it doesn’t have a drive bay in the way, where your typical single GPU will be seated on your motherboard. This also allows the front-top 120mm fan that is included to blow air directly at your GPU to help keep it running cool.