[bluray]

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.....

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)...

V8

You'll not regret it for having BD-ROM......it is very convenience to pop in a blu-ray disc whenever you want.....

[v8extra]

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 voilà!!!

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)

[Livin]

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.

[eskro]

CASE : Wesena HTPC-ITX5-Silver
MOBO: ASRock Socket FM1/AMD A75 FCH/SATA3&USB3.0/A&G Mini--ITX
CPUGPU: A6-3500 (since no more optical drive and no games)
SSD: CRUCIAL M4 64 GO SATA REVISION 3.0
RAM: KINGSTON HyperX 2x2GB DDR3 1866Mhz
REMOTE: Motorola NYXboard Hybrid
FANS: MeOrb CLP0527 or Scythe SCBSK-2100
PSU: PICOPSU-160-XT or any other suggestion you may have
TUNER: Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows (White Box)

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.

[Balinus]

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

Plus my 2 last questions.

CASE : Wesena HTPC-ITX5-Silver
MOBO: ASRock Socket FM1/AMD A75 FCH/SATA3&USB3.0/A&G Mini--ITX
CPUGPU: A6-3500 (since no more optical drive and no games)
SSD: CRUCIAL M4 64 GO SATA REVISION 3.0
RAM: KINGSTON HyperX 2x2GB DDR3 1866Mhz
REMOTE: Motorola NYXboard Hybrid
FANS: MeOrb CLP0527 or Scythe SCBSK-2100
PSU: PICOPSU-160-XT or any other suggestion you may have
TUNER: Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 PCI Express TV Tuner for Windows (White Box)

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.asp...6835426010 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_S...-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

[Dougie Fresh]

>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.

[Balinus]

>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.

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).

[eskro]

well, if u can go for a Scythe SCBSK-2100 then, go for it!

[Dougie Fresh]

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.

[dfr818]

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

[Dougie Fresh]

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

You can't buy from those links. You need to go here:

http://www.ecosmartpc.com/ei5.html
http://www.ecosmartpc.com/ei7.html