Hot!!! Antec Sonata case for $77.50 OTD

[usernamemax20charact]

While shopping at Staples today, I noticed that they were selling the Antec Sonata case for $77.50 out the door. It looks like they were clearancing these things out, so I guess that would make it a YMMV.

SKU: 505841

 

[Linux2003]

None of my local store have PC cases, going to see if this is online clearance too

 

[PoPPeR]

oh man if they are... what a deal for me at least

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Originally posted by: Linux2003
None of my local store have PC cases, going to see if this is online clearance too

I think it's in-store only. Online still lists the price at $129.98.

 

[snowpeas]

I believe newegg has it for around $70 also.

Edit
Well this is $90 Sonata

And this is $77Looks like sonata

I think the reason they getting it out is because ATX is getting dumped for a newer setup, forgot wat it called, btx? I was actually gonna build a new comp using the sonata case till i heard a new setup was being pushed by Intel so that the case dissapate heat better. Good deal if you can find it and want to build a comp now!

 

[Triggerhappy007]

Yeah, I heard that BTX is going to replace ATX. Looks like we'll have to upgrade the mobo, case, and PSU.

 

[tedinde]

BTX is just the cpu in the bottom front, it has been done before by intel. CPU is in the front bottom so the fans can blow over it. Bad thing is there goes you HD cages unless they are moved up to the back of the case.

And there is still going to be a giant need for ATX. They are not discontinueing or clearing out now for something that isnt out yet!!!

 

[AFB]

This sucks.

<----- Just bought one for $100 at Amazon.

 

[chewyboy]

btx is not just "BTX is just the cpu in the bottom front" it's also the mb on the other side of the case, PCI express, another step towards legacy free mb's. it isn't just an atx mb with the cpu at the bottom. the only thing frum current cases (case/mb/psu) that will work with btx is if you have a full size box the current atx psu's will fit, but anything smaller will not fix.


anyway as for this price if your looking for this case that is a hot deal.

 

[RipperX2k]

usernamemax20charact


Which Staples is this? And where are you located?

 

[mato7742]

very HOT

 

[ChrisSwede]

Sold out in my area.

 

[snowpeas]

no pc cases in my staples...

 

[dirtrat]

My Staples hasn't carried cases in a long time. Good luck in finding this, a HUGE YMMV!

 

[dbuchthal]

Originally posted by: snowpeas
I believe newegg has it for around $70 also.

And this is $77Looks like sonata

The $77 case at Newegg is the Antec 3700BQE. It's a pretty sweet case, in many ways nicer than the Sonata, but it doesn't have the glossy finish of the more expensive case. Check out this great review for more info on the 3700BQE, including comparison info on it and the Sonata.

 

[t3chgeek]

bump
I have the same case that someone built for me.
Nice case for a good price.

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Originally posted by: RipperX2k
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Which Staples is this? And where are you located?

I saw 2 at the store in Burbank, CA (Empire Center)

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Originally posted by: snowpeas
no pc cases in my staples...

I'll have my friend check their system to see if any other stores have them, and then I'll post if there's anything.

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Stores with quantity on hand

Store # -- Location = Qty

4 - portches = 2
6 - west spring = 2
8 - natick = 2
27 - spring va = 4
41 - columbus = 3
40 - hicksville = 1
51 - saugus = 3
75 - livingston = 5
88 - lancaster = 2
90 - torrance = 2
91 - west haven = 2
93 - cypress = 2
122 - covina = 2
126 - simi valley = 2
128 - wilshire = 3
138 - lancaster = 2
139 - pasadena = 3
164 - north long beach = 3
167 - danvers = 2
182 - garden grove = 4
191 - bradton = 3
204 - allenton = 2
210 - brandon = 2
217 - salem = 2
221 - pough = 3
236 - fall river = 2

friends checking for more....

These are qty's as of Sun. 2/15 11 a.m. pst

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Update...

246 - leominst = 4
255 - saratoga = 2
270 - waldorf = 2
279 - elm - 2
288 - super = 2
292 - greenville = 3
296 - pitts = 2
322 - louisville =2
324 - elansing = 3
328 - holland = 2
329 - pottstow = 2
335 - mt. kisco = 3
352 - charles = 2
355 - erie = 2
364 - traverse = 2
366 - springfield = 2

 

[EektheCat]

called my local staples, and though they have 3 in stock, they claim it's not on clearance any way to PM themselves?

 

[skeptic]

Thanks, my local staples in CT had 2 on clearance. This will be the new case for my mythtv box

 

[usernamemax20charact]

Originally posted by: EektheCat
called my local staples, and though they have 3 in stock, they claim it's not on clearance any way to PM themselves?

They are on clearance. Most employees don't even know what's going on half the time... managers included. They probably told you that because they wanted to buy them. That's why you should never mention the price, or ask them to check the price. Just have them check to see if it's in stock.

 

[Mehdi]

Thanks OP! The timing on this was perfect... I picked up the last 2 at the Beaverton, OR Staples store!

 

[usernamemax20charact]

more stores with them in stock

Store # - location = qty

370 - taylor = 2
379 - battlecreek = 2
389 - greensburg = 2
401 - dubuque = 2
402 - yorktown = 2
403 - sawmill = 3
409 - vacaville = 2
414 - waterloo = 2
420 - pittsburg = 2
421 - port chatta = 3
433 - colonie = 2
448 - grosse point = 6
450 - franklin = 6
451 - lennxcol = 3
454 - bowie = 2
456 - beechmon = 2
479 - portage = 6
483 - valparai = 6
539 - carrollt = 3
575 - west man = 2
589 - saginaw = 3
590 - clairsville = 4
593 - sanramon = 2
594 - edgewater = 2
598 - austin = 2
599 - queens = 2
600 - new bern = 3
604 - clay, NY = 2
609 - beckley = 3
613 - grants = 2
616 - pasadena = 1
622 = 2
624 - portshu = 2
625 - vereo beach = 4