CASEs:ANTEC P180 or ANTEC SONATA III

[slayer22]

hi, i'm currently building another computer.I've bought about 2/3's of my parts.I've bought the p180 but not sure should i exchange it and get the sonata. THey both look very stylish and attractive (from my point of view that is). I was wondering which case would you guys prefer(always good to get second opinions). Thanks =D

oh yeah pictures/specs

P180 or P180b Pictures



(these pics were frmo the manufacturer itself)



(pictures from the internet)






(from legit reviews)

now the challenger xD
ANTEC SONATA III




(from the manufacturer it self.)



(a removable and washable air filter ^^)





now...which one would you go for?

thanks =D

[kenc51]

Did you buy a PSU already? As the Sonata comes with one.
What other parts are going in this rig?
What's your main goal, a quiet PC, quiet with loads of HDD's etc. as the P180 can take more drives.
The P180 can also be modded, as Dan can testify ;)
The P180 is aso lot bigger than the Sonata.

[Sparky]

I have an Antec Sonata II on my other system and built one for my Mom as well. Nice looking case, rubber grommet insulated drive bays (quiet) but never could find a use for the internal cooling duct work. I recommend it.

[slayer22]

ah thanks for your reply guys..well if i buy the p180 which doesnt come with power supply i could always get som antec 550 power supply or something a little higher for free.

my goal? building the quiet computer when summer comes..and of course keeping it nice and COOL! =D
here are my comp specs most of the parts have been purchased

Computer Specs
MOtherboard Type:
Asus P5K motherboard(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=23971)
Value:$156.00

CPU:
Intel CORE 2 DUO E4400/ 2.00GHz/ 2MB CACHE/ 800FSB/ LGA775(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=23492)
Value:$148.00

CPU HEATSINK:
Gigabyte Rocket Cooler Pro(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=13116)
Value:$82.50

RAM:
Kingston DDR2 2GB (2x1GB) 667Mhz Non-ECC CL5 DIMM Value Ram(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=23471)
Value:$119.00 x2 = 4gb = $238

Graphics Card:
GIGABYTE NX76G256D-RH GEF7600GS, 256MB, DDRII, PCIEx16, DSUB, TV-OUT, DVI, HDTV(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=18661)
Value:$114.40

HardDrive:
Seagate Barracuda 320Gb 7200RPM 16Mb SATA 2(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=18224) X2
Value:$95 x 2 = $180

Optical Drive:
Pioneer DVR-212D SATA DVD Re-Writer (18x/8x Dual Layer Black)(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=23615)
Value:$51.70 x 2 =$103.40

Case:
-Antec SOnata III or Antec P180

EXTRA COMPONENTS:
Router:
D-Link DI-624 108Mbps Wireless IP Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=14572)
Value:$96.80

Adapters:
D-Link DWL-G520 108Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=14527)
Value:$52.80

Monitor:
Samsung 19" 940N SILVER LCD(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=24445)
value:$290.40

Fan:
Antec "TriCool" 120mm Case Fan(http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/pro ... s_id=11510)
Value:$25.30

Speakers:(Depending on Budget)
1st Preference:Logitech Z5400 $304 @ MSY (http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/logi ... -2221.html)

[CMcguire]

well i have the p182 case myself and its a nice case.. i leave the door open all the time for air flow though... kinda ruins part of the silence abilty.. but with your specs it might be fine with door closed

[DMB2000uk]

Well if you are wanting cool and quiet then the P180 is the way to go.

The P180 also has 2 removable washable air filters, and they are easier to get at than the sonata's, which will be a really plus, as they get thick with dust after barely a month of (somewhat heavy) use.

Dan

[slayer22]

thanks guys
P180 here i come lol u guys made it easier to decide
thanks =] now which antec powersupplpy should i get..nothing over850watts cause i have to pay for it XD

[ibleet]

Yep, I definitely prefer the P180...Congrats on your choice!