FutureLooks reviews the update to the original Antec Sonata case – the Antec Sonata II ATX PC Case here. The case has the following features:
* Advanced Chassis Air Duct to cool the latest CPU and graphics cards on the market
* Improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling
* Specially designed low-noise SmartPower 2.0 450W ATX12V v2.01 power supply
* Front mounted USB, IEEE 1394 (FireWire®,i.Link®) & 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 System:
- 1 rear 120mm Tricool fan (standard) with 3-speed control to balance quiet with cooling
- 1 front 120mm case fan (optional) 25mm thick
- 1 92mm fan (optional) in the air duct to cool the CPU
- 1 80mm fan (optional) for graphics cards
* Double hinge door design: allows the door to open up to 270º
* Made with 0.8mm SECC Steel
* Built-in washable air filter keeps harmful dust out of your case

The verdict?

Overall, the case was excellent. All the drives were simple to manipulate and install as well as uninstall; those features were just fantastic all by themselves. Cabling was hardly a mess.

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