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RobbyT123   06-28-2003 at 06:52:49 AM

Hey i was wondering if the Antec Sonata case can cool this setup efficiently. How many fans does the Sonata come with?? i think 2?? Im just learning about computer hardware, and i want to be absolutely sure that i dont buy something and regret it. Here is the setup:

Motherboard: ABIT IS7,Intel 865PE chipset for Socket 478 P4 ATX motherboard RETAIL
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 / 2.8CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL
Case: Antec Sonata
RAM: KINGSTON HyperX Series 184-pin 1GB Kit (2x 512MB) DDR433 (PC3500) DDR RAM modules, Model# KHX3500K2/1G
HD: Seagate 120GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive Barracuda 7200.7 ST3120026AS - OEM
CD-RW: Lite On 52x32x52x Black Color CDRW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM
DVD-ROM: LITE-ON XJ-HD166/XJ-HD 165H 16X DVD ROM Drive BLACK- OEM48X CD-ROM
Speakers: Logitech Z640 5.1 Speaker – RETAIL
Video Card: POWERCOLOR ATI RADEON 9800 128MB DDR DVI/TV-out 8X AGP (Non Pro) RETAIL
Keyboard+ Mouse: Chieftec Wireless Keyboard and OPTICAL Mouse Combo, PS2 Retail

The antec sonata does come with fans right?? I dont need to buy fans seperate and install them?

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RobbyT123   06-28-2003 at 09:37:17 PM
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also i dont plan to overclock for a while, but when i do..will the Sonata be able to cool it well enough?? Probably not a big overclock like a 2.8C to 3.0 or 3.1

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kinney   06-29-2003 at 12:49:11 AM
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I'll answer ya... poor guy.

The Sonata as you know is meant for quietness not cooling. the 120mm fan in the back is fine you could get away with no other cooling.

Just get a good PSU that has dual fans and I'd get a better cpu cooler if your going to be o/cing at all.

But my feelings are, if you want to overclock why bother getting a sonata? Because generally you cant overclock enough thats going to make any difference without dramatically increasing noise or using watercooling.

I'd run it at stock speeds, use the intel cooler, have a good dual fan PSU and the 120mm that comes with it in the back.. you'll be fine.

If you want to o/c get a thermalright or whatever is a good cooler right now, but the fan that you put on it is likely to be quite a bit louder.
Watercooling is silent but generally water and processors dont mix and it can be expensive.

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RobbyT123   06-29-2003 at 02:20:16 AM
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hmm, ok, thanks...i think ill just keep the 2.8C at stock speed then.

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pIII_Man   06-29-2003 at 03:04:13 AM
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you could always change the fan whenever you wana overclock it...they are 15 dollars max...

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