Antec Solo II

Quiet and stylish case for many uses

Author:	Jouni 'Jipa' Vasama
Published:	09.01.2012
Manufacturer:	Antec
Product Group:	Enclosures
In English Suomeksi

Intro

It's been a long while since we last reviewed a case made by Antec, but now they've launched a new case that caught our attention - the Antec Solo II. The Solo sits in the same Sonata-series of cases as the Sonata III and Sonata Elite we've reviewed before, and the whole range is designed to be as quiet as possible. On top of the silence-aspect, the Sonata cases are also subtly styled, so the Solo II really differs from the gaming cases we've recently reviewed.

Specifications

Antec Solo II - Quiet and stylish case for many uses

Dual-layer 1.0 mm SECC / polycarbonate top & side panels
Elegant aesthetics:
- Anodized aluminum front bezel
- Piano black exterior finish
- Stylish matte black interior
Dual hard drive mounting system :
- 3 x 3.5" / 2.5" using tray mounts with preinstalled silicone grommets OR
- 2 x 3.5" with suspension mount cables
2 x external 5.25"
1 x internal 2.5" (dedicated)
Front-accessible flip-down drive cage
Removable PSU support beam
Removable, washable front fan filters
Cooling system:
- 1 rear 120 mm TrueQuiet™ fan with preinstalled silicone grommets and 2-speed switch
- 2 front 120 mm fan mounts (optional)
Enlarged CPU cutout for easy installation of CPU coolers
Front Ports:
- 2 x USB 3.0
- 2 x USB 2.0
- Audio In/Out
7 expansion slots
Maximum graphics card size: 15,0" / 381 mm
Motherboards: Mini-ITX, microATX, Standard ATX
No power supply included
Unit Dimensions:
- 440 mm (H) x 205 mm (W) x 470 mm (D)
- (17,3" (H) x 8,1" (W) x 18,5" (D))
Net Weight: 9,1 kg (20,2 lbs)

The case comes carefully packed in a black-and-yellow box very typical to Antec. Looking at the specifications it's a standard sized mid-tower case that handles ATX-motherboards and graphic cards up to 15" in length. For expansion the case offers two 5,25" drive bays, a single dedicated 2,5" bay and three or two 3,5" hard drive bays, depending on whether you want to use the common sledges or suspension mounting. The case is mostly finished in the Sonata-trademark piano black and for a case this size the 9,1 kg weight is pretty respectable.

Bundle

Antec Solo II - Quiet and stylish case for many uses

The bundle is limited to just a short installation guide, two bags of screws and a few of zip-ties. All you need, but absolutely no extras.

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