05-18-2008, 04:39 PM
Quote:The only items I was wavering about were the Antec case and WD hard drive. I have an Antec case right now, and while it's a nice case I really disliked the PSU it came with. It developed an annoying high-pitched whine after a while and I had to replace it. The 500W Antec PSU is apparently a very good one, so I'll give it another go. I can always replace the PSU if I have to, I guess. The case looks nice to work in, and it's supposed to be very quiet with the large 120mm case fan. The lockable doors will be fun too.
Just a small anecdote, but I've always loved Sonata cases. I've owned both the I and II, and they just... purr. So quiet! :shuriken: I've never had PSU issues, but I'm not doing anything crazy like SLI/OC/anything particularly demanding on power, so YMMV there. Mind you, 500W is a little low for SLI, but I disgress.
Price-wise, whee! I'm a Canadian who will be looking for a new system in a few months, so I'm very encouraged:)