Strengths: Good looking. Great PSU included. eSATA port.
Summary: This case has too much hype. It's actually a very ordinary Antec product. There's no sound deadening effort. So for quiet PC purpose, P180/P182 and Solo series are much better and cheaper. There's no wiring management options either so wires look like a mess inside. The only good thing is probably included 500W EarthWatts PSU. DO NOT buy this if you want to build a quiet PC.
Reviewed by: inawink on 19-Oct-07Rating:
Strengths: Easy to install drives, plenty of connectors
Summary: Nice case once you wipe the finger prints off. MoBo and Drives install easily, robber grommets are a nice feature. Most P4 and Duo chips will need a second 120mm fan to improve air flow. Best bet is to buy round style IDE cables. A wide IDE cable will prevent good airflow with second fan.
Reviewed by: cocoonit on 06-Mar-08Rating:
Strengths: Solid construction and designed to allows plenty of room for assembly of components. Rails make drive insertion a snap, literally. Plenty of bays available. PS generates a soft hum.
Summary: I have owned this case for about a month but have bought several of the Sonata series cases and become more inpressed with each one I buy. The price design and quality can't be beat. The most questionable detail of comparable cases is usually the power supply. A cheap PS in a decent case will still cause you headaches. The first Sonata I assembled must be well over 3 years old and it still hums along like it did the first day I turned it on. The next computer I build will have a Sonata Case. It's a proven product.