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RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - bluray - 2012-05-04 (2012-05-04, 19:57)v8extra Wrote: Thus as long as the Li-lian is about the same size as the amp I am ok...If you have room, bigger case is always better for HTPC. You'll have more room for upgrades, and it'll have more room for airflow too..... (2012-05-04, 19:57)v8extra Wrote: Now regarding the DISK issue it is useful when you what to install from disk... and the real reason is mostly because I am laim... I like to get my PS3 games to remain in it, it pisses me off when I realized they were change for a movie... (girlfriend's impact)...You'll not regret it for having BD-ROM......it is very convenience to pop in a blu-ray disc whenever you want..... RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - v8extra - 2012-05-04 Well bluray I do really understand your point there but I fell stupid now buying blue ray drive when I already have one sitting there is my ps3... What I can do then is keep the A8 change the case for an ITX6, (which has a dvd rom slot). And voilĂ !!! What way I would get the best of both world and small case. Well as you can see my decision process is painful (I must be making too many decisions in one day, to be that saturated) RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - Livin - 2012-05-06 IMO get an HDhomerun tuner... very mature hardware, inexpensive and cheaper still on ebay, and more widely used and support than any other in the industry. You'll thank me later. RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - eskro - 2012-05-07 (2012-05-04, 22:38)v8extra Wrote: CASE : Wesena HTPC-ITX5-Silver watch out there... i cant confirm you if the MeORB cooler will fit nicely in your chosen case! and to power the A6-3500, a 90w PSU is enough. so check the deals out. RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - Balinus - 2012-05-07 (2012-05-04, 22:38)v8extra Wrote: Ok I have decided to leave the optical drive out and keep using the PS3, thus this is my final decision unless one of you guys says it doesnt work Looks like a good setup! With the Wesena, you'll need an aftermarket case fan (the one supplied is loud as hell and spin at 2200RPM. Far from silent). I got this one and I'm happy with it : http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835426010 Through either Speedfan or BIOS control, you can set it to spin around 900RPM. Virtually silent. Look here for reliable picoPSU in Canada : http://www.itxcanada.com/catalog/Power_Supplies_PicoPSU_AC-43-1.html Finally, are you set on using W7 or Linux/OpenElec? Lastly, have a good 1st day in your new job Balinus, aka Phil RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - Dougie Fresh - 2012-05-07 >MeOrb CLP0527 or Scythe SCBSK-2100 Neither of these will fit in the Wesena ITX-6. There is only 40mm clearance below the optical drive, which is also where the SSD is installed. RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - Balinus - 2012-05-08 (2012-05-07, 18:15)Dougie Fresh Wrote: >MeOrb CLP0527 or Scythe SCBSK-2100 It has to be said that you can have more than 40mm if : - You place your SSD (or 2.5" HDD) behind the Optical slot, over the MB (fixed it with tie-wraps) - If you bend the metal tray (where 3.5" HDD is supposed to be). I've calculated that the available space is about 65mm in height and about 90mm (maybe a little bit more as I had some dfficulty at measuring the horizontal space) in the horizontal plane (2 RAM stick). RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - eskro - 2012-05-09 well, if u can go for a Scythe SCBSK-2100 then, go for it! RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - Dougie Fresh - 2012-05-09 I think my eyeballs are playing tricks on me. I've been skeptical because I own this case (http://www.ebay.com/itm/251040496096) which is 108mm tall (8mm taller than ITX-6) and setup much the same as the ITX-6. Eyeballing it, it looks like no way it'll fit. I do however measure 2.5" (63mm) roughly from motherboard to bottom of ODD tray. I also have the SCBSK-2100 which is 58mm. That leaves 5.5mm to spare but you need 8mm. That 2.5mm must be the need to bend the plate then. Nice thing about my case is there is a side-mount for a 2.5" SSD/HDD so it's no need to mount under the ODD. This thread has inspired me to try it . [Edit] Ok, it block the PCI-e slot which I want to put a GPU or tuner card into so it's a no go width-wise. RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - dfr818 - 2012-05-14 I feel pretty good about Realan E-mini http://www.minicase.net/, especially, sereie I. It is a great little HTPC or desktop case. the heat dissipation should be good, and with good performance. http://www.minicase.net/product_E-I5.html http://www.minicase.net/product_E-I7.html RE: New build- Group 7 - silent slim case - Dougie Fresh - 2012-05-14 (2012-05-14, 05:19)dfr818 Wrote: I feel pretty good about Realan E-mini http://www.minicase.net/, You can't buy from those links. You need to go here: http://www.ecosmartpc.com/ei5.html http://www.ecosmartpc.com/ei7.html |