HTPC Case suggestions?

[Retsam]

Ok so....to make a long story short. I bought a new house(which I dont have yet) and I am going to want some type of HTPC box I think. Something I can use wirelessly with a keyboard probably just basically for streaming/watching movies/blu-rays/files etc....

I dont know any components or space restraints yet, but I do know I want a cheap one. Money is an issue so I want the best bang 4 buck case out there.

Suggestions on cases? I just saw this one at newegg for $30AR.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16811112394&cm_sp=

 

[faugusztin]

Is there a reason why do you want to build a system instead of getting something like Intel NUC with Celeron 847 or i3 ?

 

[Retsam]

Is there a reason why do you want to build a system instead of getting something like Intel NUC with Celeron 847 or i3 ?

Huh? Whats an Intel NUC?

 

[|Tch0rT|]

I just picked up a Fractal Design Node 304 for my HTPC and it's a steal at $55 shipped.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352027

 

[the_servicer]

How well does the Intel NUC handle Linux?

 

[Retsam]

I just picked up a Fractal Design Node 304 for my HTPC and it's a steal at $55 shipped.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352027

I saw that. Only issue, I kind of wanted a blu-ray drive in there....No optical drive.

 

[Tony Ou]

If you are going for a minimum Mini-ITX build, our ML05 is a good option too.