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Best/Favorite HTPC Case
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Ahanix D.Vine 4...
That's what I'm using.
Pros: Fits full ATX mobo, ATX psu, VFD
Cons: no card reader, exposed USB and Firewire ports are kinda tacky...
Also Shuttle SB83G5....
http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SB83G5M.asp
Pros: It's a Shuttle, VFD
Cons: Intel platform, no dual-core support
That's what I'm using.
Pros: Fits full ATX mobo, ATX psu, VFD
Cons: no card reader, exposed USB and Firewire ports are kinda tacky...
Also Shuttle SB83G5....
http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SB83G5M.asp
Pros: It's a Shuttle, VFD
Cons: Intel platform, no dual-core support
I am using the Silverstone SST-LC17.
http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_in...cala-sstlc17-htpc-case-black/cName/htpc-cases
Pro's:
-80mm rear fans (room for 2 additional 92 or 80 mm fans if you have a power rig).
-room for full size atx mobo
-room for up to 6 hdds
-full height
-very clean front with hidden everything (you can have a card reader preinstalled from pcalchemy).
-use your own power supply
Con's:
-it is pretty big
-it costs about $140 w/o power supply
-if you have a large video card, you can lose hdd space (although there is still plenty).
-the power supply is supposed to be isolated with the fan facing outwards. this can cause slightly more difficult wire routing and the ps won't evacuate warm air.
Overall, I love it. I had been waiting for over a year for the right case, and I absolutely believe this is it. Reasonable cost, easy to work with, purdy, and has the potential to be nearly silent.
http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_in...cala-sstlc17-htpc-case-black/cName/htpc-cases
Pro's:
-80mm rear fans (room for 2 additional 92 or 80 mm fans if you have a power rig).
-room for full size atx mobo
-room for up to 6 hdds
-full height
-very clean front with hidden everything (you can have a card reader preinstalled from pcalchemy).
-use your own power supply
Con's:
-it is pretty big
-it costs about $140 w/o power supply
-if you have a large video card, you can lose hdd space (although there is still plenty).
-the power supply is supposed to be isolated with the fan facing outwards. this can cause slightly more difficult wire routing and the ps won't evacuate warm air.
Overall, I love it. I had been waiting for over a year for the right case, and I absolutely believe this is it. Reasonable cost, easy to work with, purdy, and has the potential to be nearly silent.
FraGGleR said:
So am I. I love it. I used to be using a gigantic full tower ATX case when I first built my HTPC using old parts. This weekend, I had a party, and people who had seen the old computer wondered what had happened to my HTPC. They had all mistaken the case for just another piece of A/V equipment. It's really slick and was really easy to work with.
Adrian
http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_in...chscreen-and-ir-module-black/cName/htpc-cases
even though i cant afford it. I think its pretty ccool
even though i cant afford it. I think its pretty ccool
CrimandEvil
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http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_info.php/pName/zalman-hd160-htpc-enclosure-silver/cName/htpc-cases
I *want* one. It's Zalman's new case which is actually made by OrigenAE for them.
http://www.htpcnews.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=749&sort=2&size=medium&cat=512&page=5
I *want* one of these too.
I *want* one. It's Zalman's new case which is actually made by OrigenAE for them.
http://www.htpcnews.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=749&sort=2&size=medium&cat=512&page=5
I *want* one of these too.
IDversusEGO
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OK, I want one of those. full atx, nice vents, built in IR, full ATX PSU, 80mm exhaust fans. love it.CrimandEvil said:
my gf got me the silverstone 17 one. It's great. I thought it might be a pain to work with, but not compared to some of the other cases i've worked with. It's a great case. It looks great, it's big enough to fit everything comfortably, but at the same time it's not huge.
I am currently using an Ahanix MCE302 and love the look of it. I wanted a rather short case to fit the look I was going for. Looks aside though the case has needed alot of work.
PROS.
Parallel VFD thats easy to use.
Consealed I/O ports on the front
Fits fullsized ATX PSU.
All 80mm fans
Good looks with integrated DVD faceplate.
CONS.
TERRIBLE airflow - I had to drill holes over the entire lid to get enough air into the system.
Only accepts mATX boards.
Only accepts low profile cards.
All the screw hole are just a bit off in one direction or another. For such a relatively expensive case it should have a bit higher build quality.
Did I mention the terrible airflow.
All said though I am happy with how the system has turned out and how it is working for me.
PROS.
Parallel VFD thats easy to use.
Consealed I/O ports on the front
Fits fullsized ATX PSU.
All 80mm fans
Good looks with integrated DVD faceplate.
CONS.
TERRIBLE airflow - I had to drill holes over the entire lid to get enough air into the system.
Only accepts mATX boards.
Only accepts low profile cards.
All the screw hole are just a bit off in one direction or another. For such a relatively expensive case it should have a bit higher build quality.
Did I mention the terrible airflow.
All said though I am happy with how the system has turned out and how it is working for me.