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Antec Sonata III 500 Case
Author: Gabriel Torres
Type: First Look Last Updated: November 2, 2007
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Inside Sonata III 500 (Cont’d)

Sonata III 500 has also a very unique feature, a washable air filter. This filter is located behind the frontal panel and can be accessed from below the case, as shown on Figure 9.

Antec Sonata III 500
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Figure 9: Removing the air filter.

Antec Sonata III 500
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Figure 10: Washable air filter.

As mentioned this case comes with a pre-installed Antec EarthWatts 500 power supply. You can see this power supply on Figure 11 and its label containing all its specs on Figure 12. This power supply features active PFC, has at least 80% efficiency and, what is more important, its nominal power was labeled at 50º C, so Antec guarantees that this power supply can truly deliver 500 W. Click here to read a full review on this power supply.

Antec Sonata III 500
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Figure 11: Antec Earthwatts 500 power supply.

Antec Sonata III 500
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Figure 12: Label from Antec Earthwatts 500 power supply.

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