Antec Aria Alternatives?

Kingy · 1 May 2006 at 11:25

Hi,

I've been looking at an Antec Aria as I like the design and how quiet it is (brother has one) but I've only just relised it's only got one hard drive bay.

Are there any alternatives?

squiffy · 1 May 2006 at 11:38

Aspire X-Qpack, mate has one. Two internal HD bays, removable mobo (suprised with that!) two thermal probes, 12cm fan and ATX PSU with 8cm fan. Not bad case, will see PSU dimensions next time I get to look at it if it's a MATX or full sized ATX PSU. Didn't check fan loudness but if fan and PSU is replaced should be pretty quiet. Not sure if OC Uk sell the ones without side window.

Also Silverstone Sugo. a lot more expensive as you'll need PSU but apparently takes standard ATX PSU, but check the total depth of CD drive and PSU/modular cables.

DaveMac · 1 May 2006 at 11:50

The Aria has 3 HDD bays, 1 horizontal and 2 vertical.

Kingy · 1 May 2006 at 12:03

DaveMac said:
The Aria has 3 HDD bays, 1 horizontal and 2 vertical.

I missed the screw holes on the top of the tray.

Thanks

DaveMac · 1 May 2006 at 12:18

NP, the vertical ones can sometimes be blocked by other components though.