Antec Sonata III

INTRODUCTION

Can a good thing get better?  In an industry where changes are happening at an incredible pace, you don’t usually see things that have maintained the same looks and design for three generations.  The Antec Sonata has stood the test of the time.  Ever since the first Sonata entered the market back in 2003, it was one of the best looking cases that also packed a lot of features and functions.  Throughout the last few years, the folks at Antec have kept the original design and added a few modifications here and there but maintained the overall aesthetics.  Today, four years since the first Sonata's launch, Antec has released the third generation of Sonata and Bjorn3D has the privilege of reviewing this case and seeing what changes Antec has done with this case.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATION:

• Improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling
• EarthWatts 500 Watt power supply (80 PLUS® certified)
• Front mounted USB, eSATA, HDA & AC’97 Audio In/Out 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 silicone grommets to absorb hard drive vibrations
• Metal double hinge door allows the door to open up to 225º
• Cooling System:
  • 1 rear 120mm Tricool™ fan (standard) with 3-speed control to balance quiet with cooling
  • 1 front 120mm case fan (optional)
• Built-in washable air filter keeps harmful dust out of your case
• 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability
• Motherboards up to Standard ATX
• Dimensions: 16.7" (H) x 18.2" (D) x 8.1" (W)
• 42,5cm (H) x 46.3cm (D) x 20.6 cm (W)
• Net Weight: 20.2lbs / 9,1kg
• Gross Weight: 25.5lbs / 11.6kg