Introduction
I would like to thank
APNX for supplying the review sample.
APNX is one of very few brands out there that doesn't just release product after product in a category, but rather focuses on a streamlined product range. We reviewed the APNX V1 in November 2024, so the V2 is the case of the year for APNX it seems. Adding variations creates more overhead, which can increase pricing, so the V2 is available in two colors - black or white, both with fans. We received the black version of the APNX V2 for review.
Specifications
| APNX V2 |
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| Case Type: | Mid-Tower |
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| Material: | Steel, plastic, and tempered glass |
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| Weight: | 11.8 kg |
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| Slots: | 7+2 |
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| Drive Bays: | 1x Internal 3.5" or 2x 2.5" 2x Internal 2.5" |
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Motherboard Form Factors: | Mini-ITX, microATX, ATX |
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| Dimensions: | 466 x 309 x 500 mm |
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| Front Door/Cover: | N/A |
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| Front Fans: | N/A |
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| Rear Fans: | 2x 120 or 1x 140 mm (1x FP3-140 Case Version pre-installed) |
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| Top Fans: | N/A |
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| Bottom Fans: | 3x 120/140 mm or 2x 160 mm (3x FP3-140 Case Version included) |
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| Side Fans: | 3x 120 or 140 mm vertical (optional) 3x 120 mm horizontal (overlapping with top vertical spot) (optional) |
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| Front Radiator: | N/A |
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| Rear Radiator: | 120 mm |
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| Top Radiator: | 360/280 mm |
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| Bottom Radiator: | 360/280 mm (without bottom cover) |
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| Side Radiator: | 360/280 mm (vertical or horizontal) |
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| I/O: | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2x USB 3.0 1x Audio Combo |
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| Fan/LED Controller: | PWM fan hub |
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| Compatibility: | CPU Cooler: 183 mm GPU: 445 mm (without radiator in vertical side position) PSU: 270 mm |
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Packaging
The APNX V2 ships in a brown cardboard box which is essentially bare except for a giant print of the model number in the front, while the rear hold specifications and some marketing bulletin points in multiple languages. Instead, APNX has slapped a sticker on it to let you know which color variant is within the package, which wraps around one side. On the opposite side, there is just the APNX logo.
The chassis is secured firmly by two thick, foam spacers at the front and back, with the accessories box set into the one in the front. A plastic bag further protects the chassis from scratches and fingerprints.