Description
Most people expect to pay more for a quiet computer. But we believe you shouldn't have to pay through the nose just to protect your ears. So we created the SLK3700-BQE. Its whisper-quiet design incorporates many of the features found in our award-winning Sonata case. And it can be yours for a gratifyingly low price. Now there's a healthy combination.
Quick Glance
System Board Style: ATX
Max # of Drives: 10
Chassis Type: Mid-tower
Chassis Color: Black
Features: Front USB Port Yes
Summary
Product Title: Antec Solution Black Quiet Chassis
Manufacturer: Antec
Power Score: 4.1 | 23 Reviews
Case Attributes
Chassis Style: Mid-tower
Chassis Color: Black
General Features: Front USB Port Yes
Interfaces/Ports Details: 2 x USB Front
Cooling Fans Included: 1
CPU Support
System Board Style: ATX
Power Supply: 350 W
Drive Support
Number of Drives Supported: 10
Number of Externally 5.25 Bays: 4
Number of Externally Accessible 3.5 Bays: 2
Number of Internal 3.5 Bays: 4
Number of Slots: 7
Dimensions
Height: 18.3 in
Width: 8.25 in
Depth: 18.6 in
Weight: 23.50 lbs - Net, 26.50 lbs - Gross
Dimensions: 18.3" Height x 8.3" Width x 18.6" Depth
Warranty
Warranty Information: 3 years Manufacturer warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
General
Class: Accessories
Category: Cabinets
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Features: Single fan 350W Smart Power ATX12V power supply For AMD & Intel systems SmartPower runs cooler and quieter Drive Rails for 5.25" drives 2 Front USB 2.0 ports with shielded cables Removable Side Panels Removable Drive Cages for 3.5" drives Internal drive trays with rubber grommets to absorb hard drive vibration Cooling capacity: up to 2 120mm fans: 1 x rear (Standard) 25mm thick 1 x front (Optional) 25mm thick Fan Specs: RPM: 1200 CFM: 38.94 Main Board Size: 12" Width x 9.6" Length Power Supply: +5V, 35A max -5V, 0.5A max +12V, 16A max -12V, 0.8A max +3.3V, 28A max +5VSB, 2.0A max
Sound Emission: 24.9 dB(A)
Output Voltage: -12 V DC
Air Filter: Washable Air filter
Altitude: 10000 ft Operating
Temperature: 50F (10C) to 122F (50C) Operating
Number of Fans Support: 2
Number of Power Supplies Install: 1
Strengths: Nice and quiet. Well designed interior.
Weakness: Boring black exterior. Slight hum with the fan, but you need some cooling.
I had purchased several 3DCool cases and power supplies because I read a review saying they were great cases. They are horrible cases!!! The fans were not only overboard, the case heats up the entire room because the power supply sucks, and it's so freakin' loud I can't even hear myself think. Now, I don't care what my case looks like or smells like, all I want is a case that will give me some...
Strengths: super quiet, well laid out, excellent value for the money
Weakness: Antec, include the second 120mm fan
The case engineering is well laid out (follow the instructions for routing cables). PS carries 2 cd burner's and 2 200gb hardrives, ati 9700 video, and sound blaster card without a strain. Add the second 120mm fan to the front for the coolest operating temperatures.
Strengths: Outstanding design, lots of room, easy to add just about anything you want, extremely quiet!
Weakness: No dust cover on the front USB ports, but not a big deal.
This case is outstanding!!! Not only does it have lots of room inside, but it is super quiet! When I first turned the computer on I had to check the screen to see if it was actually running. (It really is that quiet) Aside from all that, the included 350 Power Supply and huge fan is a nice plus. The included fan has rubber gromets to reduce the noise found in traditional add-on fans. The front...
Strengths: Good solid case. Well built. Easy set up, and drive rails make future upgrades easy. Another professionaly built case from Antec. Rubber gromets on the HD bay make the HD super silent.
Weakness: Case fan is super silent, but power supply isn't. No SATA power connections. Too much work involved in cleaning the filter in the front. Have to take the entire front panel off to get to it.
I have also owned the Sonata for a about 4 months, and have to say that the extra $10 for that case is worth it. This case is nowhere near as nice as the Sonata. Sonata psu is much quieter, has SATA support, looks nicer!!, and overall is much quieter than this case. The filter on the Sonata comes out without having to remove the entire front panel. I am worried I will break the clips off the...
Strengths: Sturdy construction Plenty of space Matches my black components perfectly Comes with power supply Whisper quiet
Weakness: The manual doesnt help much, but it's pretty eay to figure everything out.
Great case! Big, heavy, and very sturdy feeling. Love the thumb screws to remvove the side door. Plenty of internal room for everything you could ever need, and each drive is spring loaded so you can simply pop them in and out as you need. Comes with one HUGE 120mm fan that you can barely even hear with your ears next to the case. My favorite feature is the removable/washable dust filter that...
Strengths: Solid manufacture, quiet beyond belief, excellent paint job and finish, roomy inside, well laid out, easy to assemble entire system with no cut fingers or banged up knuckles :) Antec service is A+
Weakness: plastic swingout door covering drive bays
I bought this case for my new system. Upon doing my research, I was looking for a very quiet, expandable case that was pleasant to look at, but unobtrusive. In the Antec SLK3700BQE, I found the case that met all of those requisites. When I received the case, the power supply was found to be DOA. I received a quick and easy response from the Antec service department and soon received a...
Strengths: Quiet; sturdy; well laid out
Weakness: lack of front audio/fireware ports; documentation
This case is quiet and cheap (relatively if you consider the good PSU) and has many nice qualities as others have pointed out. But for $80+ shipped, I'd expect front audio and firewire ports. The documentation is lacking and no detailed instructions is given. One more thing: the installed "universal I/0 rear panel" is outdated and you have to replace it with the newer one (with USB/firewire ports...
Strengths: Really quiet, roomy, front USB ports, and well built.
Weakness: Unusual hard drive cage.
This is a great case to keep your expensive parts in. It's roomy and easy to work with. Drive rails make it easy to work with the bays. My only complaint is about the hard drive cage. It uses rails, which makes it easier to work with, but it seems awkward, having them slide into the slot in such a position. It made connecting ribbons and the power cord a little bit more of a hassle than it should...
Strengths: I CURRENTLY OWN THE ANTEC SONATA CASE. IT IS VERY NICE. I WANTED ANOTHER.
Weakness: MINE IS NOT AS QUIET AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE BUT THAT MIGHT BE MY CPU FAN BEING LOUD. I DID ADD ANOTHER 120MM FAN AND IT CAN STILL SOMETIMES GET UP TO 84* CELSIUS!!
THE REASON I AM GETTING ANOTHER ANTEC CASE IS THE REPUTATION AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY HAVE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I ALSO WANT TO SEE IF THIS NEXT CASE IS QUIETER THAN THE 1ST ANTEC. 1ST 1 HAS INTEL P4 3.0 GHZ--THIS 1 WILL HAVE AMD 64 3200+. LETS SEE WHO WINS!!
3.0 Ghz compatible350W SmartPower2.0 ATX12V v2.0 power supplyfor AMD? & Intel® systemsSmartPower runs cooler and quieterDrive Rails for 5.25? drives2 Front USB 2.0 ports with shielded cablesRemovable Side PanelsRemovable Drive Cages for 3.5? drives10 Drive Bays:External: 4x 5.2", 2x 3."Internal: 4x 3." individual drive trays with rubber grommets to absorb hard drive vibrationCooling capacity: up...
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Antec Solution Black Quiet Chassis
Strengths: Quiet, lots of room for expansion.
Weakness: Possibility of front panel clips breaking because they're plastic.
One of the clips on the bottom of the front panel does not hold or 'click' onto the case anymore. Not a huge deal since the panel is still flush with the case, just that if I pull slightly on that bottom edge, the panel gives. (clip is not broken) I think the loudest thing about my system is the CPU fan (which is quiet), so I don't think I notice the exhaust fan. It definitely pulls air through...
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