Originally posted by: dc5
I :heart: my Sonata
the stock PSU fan is however, crapping out on me. the clicking noise on the fan is starting to become more noticable, so i replaced it with a 80mm panaflo along with 2 120mm yateloons aka nexus.
here's a pic of my sonata.
Originally posted by: Ike0069
Originally posted by: Monkey muppet
I have the Same Case and PSU.
Thing to note:
The air intake is quite poor, this can be noted by dust build up around the 'Antec' holes on the side panel and around where the opticals would go. If you are planning on fitting the extra 120mm front then access to it is a pain and a half (use the PSU's dedication fan molex as it's temp controlled through the PSU). However the extraction is very good
The case is one of the heaviest for it's size, but the build quality is exceptional. The front blue LED's either side of the front panel are stupidly bright (and not realy needed IMO).
Instal the HSF before fitting the MB in as the PSU will make it very awkard to fit the HSF.
Value for money this is the best I've ever seen. My next purchase will be the Sonata II as it finetunes the little niggles (no holes on the side panel and a slightly upgraded PSU).
If you want to go a little quiter then get the Acousti AcoustiPack Pre-cut Kit For Antec Sonata
I put clear tape across the holes on both sides of the case, so mine stays basically dust free. I also added the second 120mm fan which IMO is a good idea for anybody.
As for the PSU interfering with the HSF, I didn't seem to have any problems with that. In fact I installed/removed my HSF several times when I was having problems without ever removing the MB. Anyways, after covering up the holes and adding the second fan, i find the air flow thru the case to be good, but not great.
Overall, I agree this tops the list for value for your money.
BTW, is there a link for the Sonata II? I would really like to see it.
Originally posted by: diabloII
but leaving the "antec" holes open would increase airflow?
also, would the bad airflow on this case cause me to overclock lower because of the bad airflow will increase my temperature?
one more question; is there another case that has a power supply as good as the one this case is using or better (noise doesn't matter) and is around the same price range?
Originally posted by: diabloII
but leaving the "antec" holes open would increase airflow?
also, would the bad airflow on this case cause me to overclock lower because of the bad airflow will increase my temperature?
one more question; is there another case that has a power supply as good as the one this case is using or better (noise doesn't matter) and is around the same price range?
Originally posted by: diabloII
so covering the side vent (the antec holes) would provide better airflow?
I agree that you can OC just fine, but IMO the case might prevent you from getting the absolute max OC.Originally posted by: diabloII
so overall i won't have a problem running my setup if i don't overclock; right?
Originally posted by: Ike0069
I agree that you can OC just fine, but IMO the case might prevent you from getting the absolute max OC.Originally posted by: diabloII
so overall i won't have a problem running my setup if i don't overclock; right?
Now I covered the holes mainly to keep the dust out, but I believe it can help keep the CPU and VC slightly cooler while slightly increasing PSU temps. Covering the holes forces the air to be drawn across the MB and out the back vice being able to go out the sides also. Either way, I don't think it makes a big difference.
After heavy gaming last night for about 3 hrs:
Max case temp: 38C
Max CPU temp: 52C (stock speeds with stock cooling)
Originally posted by: diabloII
Originally posted by: Ike0069
I agree that you can OC just fine, but IMO the case might prevent you from getting the absolute max OC.Originally posted by: diabloII
so overall i won't have a problem running my setup if i don't overclock; right?
Now I covered the holes mainly to keep the dust out, but I believe it can help keep the CPU and VC slightly cooler while slightly increasing PSU temps. Covering the holes forces the air to be drawn across the MB and out the back vice being able to go out the sides also. Either way, I don't think it makes a big difference.
After heavy gaming last night for about 3 hrs:
Max case temp: 38C
Max CPU temp: 52C (stock speeds with stock cooling)
is that CPU temperature high for load?
It might be high for some, but this is still with the stock cooler. I personally wouldn't worry until it got above 60C.Originally posted by: diabloII
is that CPU temperature high for load?Originally posted by: Ike0069
I agree that you can OC just fine, but IMO the case might prevent you from getting the absolute max OC.Originally posted by: diabloII
so overall i won't have a problem running my setup if i don't overclock; right?
Now I covered the holes mainly to keep the dust out, but I believe it can help keep the CPU and VC slightly cooler while slightly increasing PSU temps. Covering the holes forces the air to be drawn across the MB and out the back vice being able to go out the sides also. Either way, I don't think it makes a big difference.
After heavy gaming last night for about 3 hrs:
Max case temp: 38C
Max CPU temp: 52C (stock speeds with stock cooling)
Originally posted by: ILoveYou
Heya! I have that PSU and computer and it's not working with GF 6600 GT. People on NVidia forums say the problem is with the True380W because it isn't powerful enough. However, I don't believe that. But feel free to give ur opinion.
Originally posted by: Ike0069
Originally posted by: ILoveYou
Heya! I have that PSU and computer and it's not working with GF 6600 GT. People on NVidia forums say the problem is with the True380W because it isn't powerful enough. However, I don't believe that. But feel free to give ur opinion.
Well it works with 6800 GT.
Originally posted by: thelawnet
You will probably not be able to overclock very far, since this PSU will give you what you need but not much more than that as there are only 18Amps on that single 12v rail.
wrong wrong wrong and wrong
Please check facts before posting.....
http://www.antec.com/specs/true380_spe.html
and
http://www.antec.com/us/support_productInfo_details.php?ProdID=20381
This is the True380S model, same as retail True 380 but with single fan (rather than two) for silence.
24A over 12V. That's plenty (i.e. probably you've got 5-6A in reserve at any overclock). This is a high-quality power supply, and it's worth about $70 on its own. It's the SmartPower range that's under powered - the Antec SmartPower 400, has fewer Amps than the TruePower 330.