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Case for HTPC - baltazarek - 2012-09-17
I would like to finish my HTPC player:
[CPU] Intel Core i3-3225
[MOBO] ASRock Z77 Pro4-M - Intel Z77
[RAM] DIMM DDR3 8GB 1600MHz Kingston (Kit 2x4GB) HyperX Blu
DVD / Blu-Ray 5.1/4
I need help with choosing HTPC CASE. I have 2 WD hard drives and 1 SSD for system.
I choose between SILVERSTONE ML03B or SST-GD05B or SST-GD08B. The first two can only hold 2x3.5'' HDD and the third can hold more. I will use more then two HDD probably. Can anybody help me which CASE I should choose ? You do not have to focus only on these three units, you can recommend me another models. Thank you for your answers.
RE: Case for HTPC - solamnic - 2012-09-17
Fractal Design 304
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=2&prod=94
I think will serve you for many years to come. .. (takes 6 hard disks)..
Or if you dont care for a bit mini tower
Bitfenix Prodigy
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy#specs
it even takes hard disks on side panels
RE: Case for HTPC - ajamils - 2012-09-17
I was thinking about suggesting the same case but then I saw that he is using mATx board and that case will not work
RE: Case for HTPC - Dougie Fresh - 2012-09-17
nMediaPC 1000b and 5000b are nice, inexpensive microATX cases.
http://www.nmediapc.com/product%202n.htm
They can be found in the USA, not sure where else.
(2012-09-17, 23:09)solamnic Wrote: Fractal Design 304
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=2&prod=94
I am pretty sure I am in love.
RE: Case for HTPC - bluray - 2012-09-18
Plenty of room for all your components and room for future upgrades......LIAN LI PC-Q08B Black Aluminum Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case .......it included two huge case fans......
RE: Case for HTPC - Dougie Fresh - 2012-09-18
Also a very nice Lian-Li case: Lian-Li PC-C50.
Other Lian-Li micro-ATX here: Chassis for micro-ATX
RE: Case for HTPC - baltazarek - 2012-09-18
Thanks for the answer.
Listed CASEs are wonderful, but I'm looking CASE with a width of 440 mm for my audio video components like SILVERSTONE ML03B.
RE: Case for HTPC - Beer40oz - 2012-09-18
SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel Grandia Series SST-GD08B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163196
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163179
RE: Case for HTPC - solamnic - 2012-09-18
(2012-09-17, 23:09)solamnic Wrote: Fractal Design 304
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=product&category=2&prod=94
I think will serve you for many years to come. .. (takes 6 hard disks)..
Or if you dont care for a bit mini tower
Bitfenix Prodigy
http://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/products/chassis/prodigy#specs
it even takes hard disks on side panels
Sorry my mistake... didnt see that it was matx mobo
RE: Case for HTPC - GortWillSaveUs - 2012-09-18
I love the case I've chosen,..and others have asked me to build them a HTPC using the same case. The ML03B.
I get compliments when people see my HTPC. Actually, what they're looking at, is the SilverStone Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX Media Center/HTPC Case ML03B (Black)
I have an SSD and a regular HDD installed. I can easily fit another HDD if I needed,..but that's what I use my unRaid server for,...
Good luck in your build!!!
RE: Case for HTPC - Beer40oz - 2012-09-18
(2012-09-18, 13:43)GortWillSaveUs Wrote: I love the case I've chosen,..and others have asked me to build them a HTPC using the same case. The ML03B.
I get compliments when people see my HTPC. Actually, what they're looking at, is the SilverStone Aluminum/Steel Micro ATX Media Center/HTPC Case ML03B (Black)
I have an SSD and a regular HDD installed. I can easily fit another HDD if I needed,..but that's what I use my unRaid server for,...
Good luck in your build!!!
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