antec Quiet Mid-Tower Case - Black w/350 W at Best Buy: $39.99 AR

[ocelot4ark]

Found this at BestBuy.com:

Antec PC Case

antec Quiet Mid-Tower Case - Black
Model: SLK3700-BQE

Tired of noisy computers? Quiet fan plus rubber shock absorbers for the hard drives keep the decibels down.

* 350-watt SmartPower ATX 12-volt energy supply for AMD? and Intel® Pentium® systems (3.0GHz compatible)
* 10 drive bays: 6 external (four 5.25", two 3.5"), 4 internal (3.5")
* Internal, individual drive trays with rubber grommets to absorb hard drive vibrations

$89.99 - $50.00 (MIR) = $39.99

Use the website to see if your local store has any available (mine didn't). Can be ordered online, though. Shipping for me was $12.

Here's a review

 

[maxcom]

nice find

 

[MIDIman]

IMHO - best case I've ever owned, for those looking for silence. Replace the PSU with a Seasonic, and get a panaflo 120mm or two Nexus 120mm, and you're set.

Note - the front fan has to be the slimmer-type 120mm fans. The panaflo's won't fit. However, the included Antec (which is pretty quiet) is the slimmer type, so on mine, I just put the Antec in the front, and a panaflo on the rear.

 

[DidlySquat]

Smoking HOT !!!

Very high quality case and PSU at junk food prices. I have the Antec Sonata which is great but not even as good as this one.

 

[Kung Lau]

This is very nice case. I sold my Antec 1030 case to someone but kept this one. The p/s is being replaced by a Seasonic S-12 500 this weekend. 3x 120mm fans should keep it quiet.

 

[amheck]

I have one of these, too, and am very happy with it.

On a side note, does anyone know if you can lay a tower case on its side (and have the DVD drive work ok?) I'm looking for an HTPC case, and if this would work out, I might jump on it.

 

[Inappropriate4AT]

Nice deal for a nice case. CC had it for $39.99 after $20 MIR while back, picked one up then. Mine came with the older Antec SL350S, no SATA.

 

[tfinch2]

Not in stock anywhere near me.

 

[timsactown]

This is a very good price for a nice case. I have one of this case and it's awesome.

 

[KenSr]

This is a good deal on a great case.
I am thinking about getting it and replacing my sonota with it.

 

[Steelerz37]

Originally posted by: amheck
I have one of these, too, and am very happy with it.

On a side note, does anyone know if you can lay a tower case on its side (and have the DVD drive work ok?) I'm looking for an HTPC case, and if this would work out, I might jump on it.

probably just depends on the dvd drive. Some have those clips that flip out to hold the disc in place. Though, I'm thinking I had a case on its side with a disc in the drive and when I flipped it up i heard a noise. The disc had come in contact with something in the drive (lens probably) and scratched it.

 

[LouPoir]

great case

 

[DaFOBulous1]

this is better than the sonata? really?

 

[Dantzig]

Pros over Sonata: Better placement of 2nd 120mm fan location. Finish doesn't get scratched up as easily. No stupid holes in the side panel to let in dust.
Cons: Finish isn't as nice looking. Less powerful power supply (by 30W).

 

[ITPaladin]

Oh well I can't afford the initial outlay of money. I have a full tower I am thinking of getting rid of. I can't fit it under my desk which limits where and how far I can move equipment around.

I checked two zip codes. One where I live now and one where I used to live which is where my parents are. Both unavailable over TWELVE stores.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: Inappropriate4AT
Nice deal for a nice case. CC had it for $39.99 after $20 MIR while back, picked one up then. Mine came with the older Antec SL350S, no SATA.

i wouldn't lay this case on its side unless it was on something soft like a blanket or carpet because it scratches really easily

 

[bigfil]

oos at my local stores
oh well nice find though

 

[rickon66]

I got one of these for $37.50 out the door at CC a couple of months ago. I replaced a Sonata with this case and have been very pleased with it. It has an extra 5.25" bay and has more room around the motherboard area.

 

[RossMAN]

Where do you check to see if this is in stock at your local BB?

 

[Balex99]

Thanks for the post. Found one at the BB about 30 miles away in Houston. Three other stores did not have them. Salesman said they are closeouts. Glad he held it for me. Just increased the profit margin on the machine I am building for someone.

 

[ocelot4ark]

Add it to your cart, then they'll be an option that says "ship" or "pick up (check availability)." Something like that.

Glad SOME people were able to take advantage of this deal. My closest available was in Tulsa, about a 2 hour drive from Fayetteville. Oh well...

 

[furballi]

The SLK3000B has side vents for the CPU and Video Card. The hard drive bay is also of quick-release design. Deliver price is only $45.

 

[ocelot4ark]

Yeah...but I needed one by this weekend and couldn't wait to have one shipped.

 

[Leohart]

OOS near my place too. Looking for a case. Oh well.

 

[Darkhawk28]

I have this case... super quiet, even with stock psu. I added a Vantec Stealth 120mm fan in the rear and used the stock fan in the front. I like the fact that behind the front panel lies a air filter so dust inside the case is kept to a minimum.