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Exactly (as I watch the number of pages concerning suggestions for the new revision increment) -- :D

Could we please start a new thread for discussion of the next case revision, suggestions and the like? This thread is already starting to get muddled when we should be sharing tips about builds based around the existing M1 case.

It actually looks like they revamped the Thermaltake VF1000 chassis, which was a nice, modular (albeit huge) computer case. I think it would look better if they dropped the ATX power supply support; the 5.25" drive bays are arguable. Ultimately, I'd still go with a Sugo SG05 with external...

You've probably already answered this, but i guess I really don't understand why this solution was necessary. :confused: I could understand coil whine being a detriment, but wouldn't fan noise be mitigated either by gameplay over speakers or headphones? In my everyday life, the only time I care...

It was $372.99 when it was last in stock at newegg -- you can find more info about the chipset at www.servethehome.com. I was looking at this as a way to max out my Lian Li PC-Q08, but the price is still a major roadblock for me.

I got the shipping confirmation email on Monday, but the tracking number status at USPS.com just shows that the shipping info was received on the 17th. It should be in later this week, or early next week. I ordered mine just after the webpage went live.

Here are a couple of user reviews: http://www.coolaler.com/showthread.php/310578 and http://www.coolaler.com/showthread.php/310600

Sorry, I missed that previously; although if you have a common ground on the port connector, then shielding the cable won't do much. It could be carrying conducted noise from a lot of different sources and be influenced by other factors (component load, software drivers, PSU modulation, etc.)...

Sounds like a pretty typical ground loop scenario. For the front audio port, you might want to check if there's a common ground for all of the connectors. The best configuration to avoid audio noise on headphones in this port would probably be to use a cable that is grounded only on the...

And what gave you the idea that the M.2 slot is a con? The only drawback I've seen for NGFF is a relative scarcity of affordable drives.

New (relatively) review posted for the C2750D4I: http://www.servethehome.com/Server-detail/asrock-c2750d4i-atom-c2750-storage-platform-review/

I'm interested in at least one BD drive, but I may pick up a DVD drive as well.

SOLD!! :D

The only benchmarks I've found for that chipset are here: http://www.servethehome.com/Server-detail/intel-atom-c2750-8-core-avoton-rangeley-benchmarks-fast-power/ and a lot of people at the usual websites are waiting for reviews of the C2550D4I. As for encoding/transcoding, you'll see a lot of...

Actually, I had something like the ASRock C2550D4I server board in mind for a maxed-out configuration: http://www.asrock.com/server/index.asp?CPU=&Type=&Form=mITX. :) Cable management would be interesting...

You can easily fit 9 drives in there as long as you use an adapter to stack two of the drives towards the front of the case. If you don't need to use he PCI slot on the motherboard, you could probably fit 11 drives without resorting to cramming them together.

While that may be true for your use case, not everybody has or wants a NAS and SSD's don't have the same price parity as HDD's.

Looks aren't everything, it's all about the usability/functionality. There's a good reason why the SG05 is as popular as it is despite having been released back in 2009. It's probably your best bet (for this case size) in the short-term unless you get really lucky and an M1 becomes available in...

FWIW, almost all of the Asus mITX motherboards and one I have from Asrock (and some of the Gigabyte models) have the same issues with the Corsair-style watercooler mounts. You're not sacrificing integrity by trimming the backplate to fit since you'll still have four points of contact. On one...

What bothers me is that they don't present a unified UI to all devices. My Xbox 360 experience is different from the iPad and the PS3 and Android and WMC, etc. What sense does it make to show me new movies in one interface that aren't present in all the others?!

You don't have to spend thousands on a sound bar to get HQ audio, but your room environment and improper system configuration can make a great system sound underwhelming. I have a Yamaha YSP-2200 sound projector that took over AVR duties, and while it lacks the same "presence" as a discrete...

No you don't -- I've used both the H50 and H60 in each of my SG05 cases while keeping the optical drive and 3.5" bay. The problem is that most people want to use a push-pull configuration or don't realize that you'll still get very good cooling performance with the fan+rad staggered like this...

Could we please declare a moratorium on all these talks about increasing the case size? If the case is this close to a production run, then this is all moot and just clutters up this thread. I think a better option would be to create a new thread for "future enhancements" where people can...

Yeah, my computers and electronics are fully covered but I was holding off on that option depending on the projected repair cost. I already tried using the remote control "Exit" button method to reset the TV to the default settings (couldn't find a code to the service menu), but it didn't...

Sorry folks, I was out sick for a few days and wasn't following the posts. AFAIK, the soundbar does have passive HDMI passthrough and it is my primary amp. I only had a few handshaking issues with my HTPC resuming from sleep with the wrong resolution. I tried the same HDMI cable and device...

Actually, everything was plugged into the UPS (only the TV and HTPC were battery-backed, though), but I take your meaning. Thanks for the help everyone!

Well, I thought I was in good shape with this UPS since it easily handles transients, as well as under/overvoltage conditions. It's just weird (in my experience) that every other device in the chain was unaffected except the TV. Typically, you would expect to see some kind of buffering on the...

Hi folks! I could use some input on best practices for protecting HDMI inputs from power surges and transients. I have a 2010 model 55" Samsung LCD TV (LN55C650) that is connected by a Monoprice HS HDMI cable to a Yamaha YSP-2200 soundbar. This has been working flawlessly for ~16 months with...

Well, the thing is that you don't even have to step up to that level of hardware for a cluster. I've even used old VIA motherboards to build small clusters (similar to http://www.mini-itx.com). Regardless, you're still limited to two physical RAM slots in this form factor. The only ways I can...

@JoeUser: I'm sorry, but are you saying that you removed the AP fan and used a push/pull setup on the H70? Why? Also, did you make any modifications to the default positive pressure cooling scheme that Silverstone uses? All you have to do is hang the radiator from the bottom of the AP fan...

Shhh! Zotac might hear you! :p Seriously though, mini-ITX hasn't reached the maturity level or market penetration of micro-ATX; performance is reaching parity between both platforms, but not the price. You'll probably be waiting a few years before that happens and you can get more than 2...

You could try using some closed-cell foam or neoprene to make a gasket around all three fans -- I don't think you can buy those separately from Silverstone. Have you tried using the included foam ring on the center fan (maybe that will help channel more air out of that area).

I just finished routing my cables, but I haven't mounted the MB or watercooler yet. Check out the last 5 or so pages of the SG07 forum thread (or the Asus or ASrock z77 threads) for pictures of how people are arranging cables. The general consensus is to run the SATA power cable in the gap...

Meh for all the work involved for what seems like a mediocre OC result. And although I personally like most of the mods people show in the Bit-Tech forums, that case looks all jacked up (and not in a good way). Just because you can fit something in the case doesn't necessarily mean you should...

How is it "better" when it's the exact same chassis albeit a different faceplate? I've seen some of the newer SG07's ship with the same front USB3 ports or you can just buy the cable upgrade. To each his own, but the internal layout in a case (and price) matter more to me than something like a...

You can still get the SG07, unless you absolutely need the aluminum front panel. :) Every picture of it that I saw showed a light gray front, but the one I bought was a dark gunmetal instead (nott like the pictures at all). Regardless, the case internals are the same and it makes an excellent...

Try this: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9585/how-to-setup-a-usb-flash-drive-to-install-windows-7/.

Yeah, but I really meant motherboards apart from nettops. The Intel solution gives you the same form factor as a thin client, but you're not limited to an Atom processor. This way I can leverage Intel Quick Sync for transcoding as well as HD playback.

That sounds ideal, but would defeat the purpose of "thin mini-ITX". Compared to mATX, mITX is still somewhat immature and offers a limited selection of motherboards. IIRC, thin mini-ITX was unveiled at Computex 2011, so the options are even more limited (Intel, ECS, MSI). Plus, you're limited to...

Hopefully soon and with a price drop not too long after :D (wishful thinking). I hate video reviews, but I hope the vudeos at this link were better than the prose. The person writing this kept trying to wax poetic and failied IMO -- and should research how to build a well-performing HTPC w/o...