HTPC Case - I can't decide

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At first I was thinking about picking up that anec that includes the power suply. But the case is kind of ugly so I'm not sure I would be happy with it.

So now I'm looking at the following.
SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel LC13B-E ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163117

LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C32B ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112147&cm_re=HTPC-_-11-112-147-_-Product

I also really like this one but I can't seem to find it anywhere.
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1035532695&postcount=643

And I think this one looks the best, but I'm worried about the small fans (Heat and noise) and not being able to install a video card is anegative too. LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C37B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112186&cm_re=HTPC-_-11-112-186-_-Product

I think I will be going with a micro ATX AMD MB, CPU, unless going full ATX will save me some cash. I want to make this thing run as efficient as possible and feasable (Don't want tospent a ton of money either). In fact I'm broke, but I have learned that cases tend to hang aroud longer than the guts so I don't mind spending money there if necessary. Any Suggestions?
 
What are your restraints as far as where the HTPC will be placed? Depth x width x height? I have 2 of the Silverstone LC-13BE, and I love them, but it is quite deep. One other you might look at if space is an issue is the Silvestone GD-04 or 05. They have very shallow depths.
 
sam600sx said:
What are your restraints as far as where the HTPC will be placed? Depth x width x height? I have 2 of the Silverstone LC-13BE, and I love them, but it is quite deep. One other you might look at if space is an issue is the Silvestone GD-04 or 05. They have very shallow depths.
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Well right now my receiver is in a box for a ceiling fan and the PC (Dell tower :( ) is on the floor. TV is on a coffee table. So I think I'm pretty open to new furniture :) That fusion Max sure looks nice. Anyone know if the IR sensor is MCE compatible? I have a Microswoft MCE remote I picked up a while back before these new options were out and it works very well but I could migrate this to another computer if the one on the fusion max will operate with a logitech 880 remote that is operating as an MCE remote. I don't see why it would not work and I think it is awesome that they are integrating these into cases these days but I want to be sure my setup will work before I purchase.

The Lian Li PC-C32B has an IR remote sensor too right? or is it RF?

I'm certainly torn betweent he two cases. Which one is better Quality? Ventilation? Noise levels?

I think the silverstone is seconded now (although the price is certainly right for this one). I love the look but don't want to pull the front cover down to USB devices such as keyboard or mouse dongle (not a huge issue though, but if I am going to use these then it would destroy the clean look.
Thanks!
 
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