Antec Aria VS/ Antec Minuet

[imported_Kensai]

I'm thinking about getting one of these two cases next. The Aria is currently more expensive than the Minuet at the local store. Which one would y'all suggest for a fourth system?
It'll take:
MSI RS480M2
A64 3500+ Winnie
2X 300GB Maxtor DiamondMax10 @ 7200RPMs in RAID 1
2GB of DDR400 (4X512MB)
LG GSA-4163B (DVD Burner)
And an MSI 6600 if it's the Aria, if not then onboard stuff.
(Not gaming with it, just as an extra system to have around. 🙂 )

 

[wisdomtooth]

If it's just an extra system to have around, then it's probably nonconsequential if you went with either (or better yet, neither). Just use the cheapest case you can find. :laugh:

 

[imported_Kensai]

The Aria is squarish with more airflow and can be easily modded for even more airflow. While the Minuet is smaller but looks better as an HTPC and it is harder to mod.
The Minuet is cheaper too. 🙁

 

[imported_Kensai]

Anyone? 🙁

 

[Dman877]

I have an Aria, never had a minuet. The aria is a nice case, if you worry about temps though its a must-mod. I put an 80mm intake on the right side near the front, lowered temps 15C across the board (and it's only a panaflo L1A@5V). I looked at the minuet when I was shopping for a sff, ended up going with the aria because I like the design and it fits perfectly on a shelf of my desk. I was looking at shuttles too but I wanted something I could upgrade and the aria+mobo was cheaper then comparable shuttles anyway.

 

[imported_Kensai]

I was going to cut out holes for 3 fans (2 intake - 1 exhaust) and swap out the PSU fan for something better. (Tt Thermalblade 120mm) if it was the Aria.
If it's the Minuet, just leave it as stock and add a smartfan 2.