Sonata or Overture?

[matt719]

I've read both of the reviews on this site.... i think i like the size of the overature better (even though i have 2 DVD drives) but i guess i can just stick my burner in. My only problem with it is bad cooling. Honestly, i don't care too much about it as long as it doesn't become a problem. Ego, do you think i will have any problems with the overature cooling wise? Also, how is the noise compared to Sonata? And finally, can overature be put on it's side like a tower? Thanks.

[eGoCeNTRoNiX]

Ok.. I have some answers and a couple of questions..

Yes, it can be stood up on it's side like a tower, but it has to be on the right side to allow for airflow into the PC as the intake is on the left side. It actually accomodates 2 5.25" drives, so you could put both DVD drives in if you wanted. It is VERY quiet, I don't even hear it when I'm in the house working at it and my mother doesn't complain of the noise.

Will you be overclocking? If so, the overture isn't for you. The addtional heat generated by OCing and normal use will probably cause too high a CPU temp for your liking.

Any other questions? LMK

eGo

[matt719]

damn.... well, sale was ending at newegg so i just got the sonata. Oh well, i'm sure i'll still be very happy with it. It will still be considerably smaller than my Antec SX1240 and much quieter than the five 80mm fans and one 92mm fan it has. My hard drive is loud as hell also... probably because it is an old drive but i'm sure rubber grommets will help considerably. I don't really overclock much but i like to keep idle temperature under 100F w/ fan as slow as possibly for safe measure. Can't wait to get it! Thanks for your help ego.

[chottoED]

http://www.pcabusers.com/reviews/antec/sonata/p1.html

I'd vote Sonata.