Antec Sonata II (00761345151399) ATX Mid-Tower Case

Pros: Very quiet, nice look, solid, very good cooling.

Cons: A bit heavy.

The Bottom Line: If you want a case that is quiet, cools well, and looks very refined, the Sonata II is a great choice.

Review: When I build systems, which I do for friends and family as this is not really my business, I usually opt for one of three case manufacturers depending on the application. My three choices are Antec, Thermaltake, and CoolerMaster, not necessarily in that ...

Pros: Quiet, cool, extremely well made; solid design

Cons: It's big, but that can be a good thing

The Bottom Line: Buy it for it's quality and quiet cooling. Love it for it's style.

Review: I've been wanting to build with this Antec Sonata since the first version came out. The cost kept me away, but when it was time for this last desktop build, I decided that it was time. The first thing you notice when you open an Antec case (especially ...

Pros: Outstanding case layout, designed for power efficiency & positive heat distribution.

Cons: Unreliable power supply.

The Bottom Line: Buy the case, but purchase a separate, more reliable power supply, and keep the Antec PS that comes with it as a spare.

Review: First off, let's go over the case itself. My company decided on buying this case because of the price and appearance. When we got the case, I quickly decided that this would be the same case I would use for my home PC that I was going to build. I ...

Pros: Nice looking. Nice finish.

Cons: DOA power supply.

Review: After spending several hours taking all the components out of a cheap case and putting it into this higher end case, the power supply blew the very first time I plugged this in. And I mean BLEW UP! Sparks, smoke, and a small explosion as soon as I ...