ANTEC Sonata Case Review


Manufacturer: ANTEC
Distributor: ANTEC
Flyer: http://www.antec-inc.com/pdf/flyers/SONATA_EC.pdf
Cost: PriceWatch


Introduction & Features & Specifications:
Sonata is a Piano Black Super Mini Tower, its advertised as an Award Winning Quiet Case. The Sonata uses a 120mm rear mount fan to obtain this quietness. The Sonata is part of ANTEC’s Life Style Series of cases. The Sonata is very stylish and would be an ideal case for LAN Parties. This is one great looking and well made case so lets move along and get to the Features and Specifications.

Features:
· 3.0 GHz Compatible
· TruePower 380Watt ATX12V power supply with single fan design for enhanced quietness
· Front mounted USB & IEEE1394 (FireWire) ports
· Washable Air Filter
· Front Audio ports
· 9 Drive Bays:
- 3 x 5.25" external drive bays
- 2 x 3.5" external drive bays
- 4 x 3.5" internal drive bays in individual trays with rubber grommets to absorb hard drive vibrations
· Cooling: Up to 2 120mm Fans
- 1 rear (standard) 25mm thick
- 1 front (optional) 25mm thick
· Motherboards up to Standard ATX
· Made with 0.8mm SECC Steel

Specifications:
Case Dimensions 16.75"(H) x 18.25"(D) x 8.13"(W)
Drive Bays
- Front Accessible
- Internal
93x5.25", 2x3.5" 4x3.5"
Expansion Slots 7
Cooling System Up to 2x120mm Fans1 rear (standard)1 front (optional)
Main Board Size 12"(W)x9.6"(L)
Power Supply 380Watt TruePowerSingle fan designATX 12V for AMD™ & Intel® systems
Weight 20.8/25 lbs (net/gross)
Motherboards Standard ATX
Special Features Internal drive trays with rubber grommets
Individual drive trays
Front USB/FireWire Ports
Package Includes 1 Tower Case
1 380 Watt single fan TruePower
1 Power cord
1 set of screws and motherboard standoffs
1 Installation manual

Now that we know the Who, What, & Where’s lets get to the Why someone should go out & purchase this case.