Introduction and specifications
The first two cases in the Antec Sonata series had three major selling
points - low noise, compact dimensions and a smart, shiny black
exterior. As a result, they built up a loyal following, not just from
self-builders but also system integrators.
Unsurprisingly, the third model in this series - the Sonata III 500 - is a small mini-tower, so we were keen to see how much extra it provided. We were also curious to know how well it fared when housing our recently-introduced chassis-testing kit, consisting of some of the very latest hardware on the market.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
| Dimensions | 463(d) x 206(w) x 425(h) mm |
| Material | Steel (0.8mm cold-rolled)/plastic |
| Weight | 9.1kg |
| 5.25in external | Three |
| 3.5in external | Two |
| 3.5in internal | Four |
| Expansion slots | Seven |
| System fans | One 120mm unit (one more an optional extra) |
| Water-cooling preparation | No |
| ATI R600/nVidia G80 compatibility | Yes/Yes |
| Model variants | One |
| Manufacturer code | Sonata III 500 UK |