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Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply

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Antec does it again
5 out of 5 eggs
Nice power supply, plenty of room, quiet, it looks awful pretty.
— Boogerlip Jonez 9/10/2007
How black can a black case be?
5 out of 5 eggs
Antec! Front audio, USB *and* SATA.

Very, very, Quiet. I have used the Sonata II cases, and this is my ...
— Loral 9/12/2007


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  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year


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Antec's thoughtfully-designed case brings you library-quiet performance and unique style with its striking, contemporary exterior. The interior comes standard with a rear 120 mm TriCool fan with 3-speed control, and space for an optional front 120 mm fan. A built-in, washable air filter helps to keep your system free of dust. The door opens 225-degrees for easy access to two USB ports, eSATA connector, and High definition audio jacks.

You'l have all the room you need to build your dream system in this case, with bays for three external 5.25" drives, two external 3.5" drives, and four internal 3.5" drives in individual trays, and insulated from the vibrations of your hard drive by silicon grommets. There’s space for an ATX motherboard up to 12"(W)x 9.6"(L), seven expansion slots, and rubber-grommeted mounts on the rear of the case for an optional external liquid-cooling system.

It's all powered by a 500W EarthWatts PSU, so you'll never lack power for all your peripherals. This stylish case has everything you need to build your ideal system!

  • newegg Ultra-cool and Quiet System The Antec Sonata III features a 120mm Tricool rear fan (standard) with 3-speed control and improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling.
  • newegg Great Expandability with 9 Drive Bays Featuring three external 5.25" drive bays, and six 3.5" drive bays (two external and four internal), the Antec Sonata III provides great expandability.
  • newegg Convenient Front I/O Panel The Antec Sonata III features a convenient front I/O panel for easy access to two USB 2.0, one e-SATA and two audio ports.
  • newegg Built-in Antec EA-500 500W PSU The Antec Sonata III is equipped with a powerful Antec Earthwatts EA-500 500W power supply unit to feed energy-consumptive systems, making every computer component run robustly.
  • newegg 80 Plus Certified The Antec Earthwatts EA-500 with 80 PLUS certified power supply provides high power efficiency of at least 80% at any load between 20% and 100%, saving your money on your electrical bill, reducing heat in your computer's system and prolonging its life.

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Learn more about the Antec Sonata III 500

Model
Brand
Antec
Model
Sonata III 500
Spec
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Case Material
0.8mm cold rolled steel
With Power Supply
Yes
Power Supply
500W
Power Supply Mounted
Top
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX
With Side Panel Window
No
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays
3
External 3.5" Drive Bays
2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
4
Expansion Slots
7
Front Ports
Front Ports
USB / Audio / e-SATA
Cooling System
80mm Fans
No
120mm Fans
1 x 120mm rear fan with 3-speed control to balance quiet with cooling
Side Air duct
No
Physical Spec
Dimensions(L x W x H)
18.20" x 8.10" x 16.70"
Weight
20.2 lbs.
Features
Features
Improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling
Built-in washable air filter keeps harmful dust out of your case
Removable Washable Air Filter
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
3 years limited
Labor
3 years limited

Customer Reviews of the Antec Sonata III 500

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  • 8/22/2010 11:05:13 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
4 out of 5 eggsSolid, Quiet Case

Pros: > Very quiet operation
> Solid steel construction - built like a tank
> Accurate alignment all around - mobo mounts, HDD trays, 5.25" rails, etc. are all positioned accurately.
> Large case cooling fan is very quiet
> Greeen power supply appears to be efficient as specified - I'm only drawing 1.1 amps with an i7-860 and a pair of HDDs.

Cons: > Removable intake air filter must be pulled downward, so case must be about 8" above floor or laid over on side to remove and clean the filter
> Glossy black paint shows fingerprints

Other Thoughts: > Must open door to access power button

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  • BeefyG
  • 8/20/2010 7:31:52 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsResplendent!

Pros: where to begin?
-quiet
-silicone grommets on HDD inserts work great for shock dampening.
-always 0 mfg. defects.
-did i mention quiet?
-nice convex 80mm fan grill to keep things safe. also easier to clean.
-extra air ports just above cardslots.
-slotted port covers, so they stay where you put them.
-Antec 500w PSU good for backup, or barebones system.

Cons: -broke the door off the first one I owned. Watch it!
-door latch can be a bit 'sticky'. Once it's been used a few times, it does what it should.
-umm
-got nothing else

Other Thoughts: I own 3, and 1 of the lil' brothers (ANTEC Sonata Proto) and I love them.

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  • a random person
  • 8/19/2010 5:06:50 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsgreat case

Pros: very good build Quality

Cons: sort of hard for good cable management but there isn't a window so does not realy matter

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  • 8/12/2010 7:17:56 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggs

Pros: Absolutely silent operation... 1 Fan on the case keeps me at around 37C running 2 9500GT cards and a 3.2GHz core 2 quad... Easy to build out... Have used on my last 5 builds... GREAT CASE!!!

Cons: None

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  • Dougie Fresh
  • 7/30/2010 9:47:30 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsFantastic

Pros: - Included 500W 80+ top-rated power supply
- Solid construction exudes quality
- Easy to assemble
- Fits ATX board with room for cable management
- Very good looking
- For a tower, not overly large
- Quiet

Cons: - No real use for front eSATA port - would rather have seen a Firewire port there

Other Thoughts: I purchased this case to build a PC for my brother. He wanted a tower case that wasn't too big. I am a big fan of Antec cases and power supplies so I've had my eye on this one and the usually cheaper NSK-4482B for a while. Features-wise, looks-wise and at the time pricewise, this one proved to be the better of the two so it's the one I went with. I was not disappointed. This was by far the easiest I've built. Best of all, my brother loves it.

I am thinking of build a new server and maybe this will be the case unless I decide to go with the Antec 300 or mini P180 if I can find a good deal. Regardless, If I need to build any tower desktops for anyone else I'll be sure to use this case. I looks great, is easy to build with and feels and looks like quality. And, with the included best-in-class PSU, it's a great deal.

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  • Blinkyboy
  • 7/26/2010 2:11:38 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsnice case

Pros: Great case, comes with tons of extra screws, power supply is nice and quiet, quick-release drive bays are nice, all the headers I needed, nice looking black case.

Cons: No idea what many of the screws are for. But who cares.

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  • TehSeraphim
  • 7/25/2010 6:22:26 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
4 out of 5 eggsNot for a high end I7

Pros: I got mine with the earthwatts 500 on clearance at Staples for 20 bucks. I love the look and function of this case. The front opens up for easy cleaning of the vents and the internal fan it comes with has great airflow.

Cons: DO NOT USE THIS WITH A HIGH END I7. Running just an os install of windows 7 with my I7 940 and an extra case fan inside, the case was getting so hot inside 10 minutes that BOTH sides of the cash were hot to the touch, to the point where you could rub paint off with your thumb lol. This is a great case, I just don't think there's a lot of great airflow and if you're running a big processor you're going to want a bigger case.

Other Thoughts: I love the fact I got this for 20 bucks, but I would've gladly paid more for it if it could've accomodated my processor. One other thing I wasn't a fan of was the fact that the panels in the front that hide the 3.5" bays didn't sit well and would fall into the machine if you accidentally put pressure on them.

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  • AF Computer Guy
  • 7/24/2010 3:36:58 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner
3 out of 5 eggsMostly Great

Pros: Solid build quality, sleek conservative design, quiet(case), easy to work in, plenty of drive bays (for a mid-tower), easy to access 3.5" HDD bays, front port eSATA, etc.

Cons: Despite extraordinary build quality for the case, unfortunately Antec pre-installs less than average case fans. From the less than impressive CFM ratings to the ridiculously high dBA (noise) ratings on the fans, I’m disappointed since this case is supposed to be all about noise reduction.
Also, you have to flip the case on it's side to remove the air filter, kind of a pain if you PC isn't sitting out in the open. One of the clips you squeeze to remove the filter broke easily on mine making it difficult to remove the filter for cleaning.

Other Thoughts: A great case if noise is a concern for you, but maybe consider quieter fans and be careful removing the air filter.
Remember a case is all about air flow so clean the filter often.

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  • KEL3
  • 7/21/2010 6:23:20 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: more than 1 year
  • Verified Owner
4 out of 5 eggsGood Case

Pros: Good case, average size. A little tight on space. I have two fans set on medium speed, fairly quite. Finish is very good. filter works good.

Cons: Wish it had more mounts for fans.

Other Thoughts: I would probably buy a tower case next time.

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  • beedlej00z
  • 7/16/2010 8:29:33 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsClass and Silence..

Pros: Extreme silence from the system. Every power cable and interface were provided. Style is sophisticated and not flashy. All slide out chassis are perfect for periphrials.

Cons: An additional fan from the front of the case would be nice. The switch that comes off the main fan in the back of the case should have a slot so that it sticks out of the case. You have to open the box to change the fan speed settings. (not a big deal), Does not include chassis intrusion switch.

Other Thoughts: Very sexy design. The power switches are easily labeled and easy to install. Nothing super special about this case except that it has class, and style.

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