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baltazarek · 2012-09-17, 22:59

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.

solamnic · 2012-09-17, 23:09

Fractal Design 304

http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=prod...=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/produc...digy#specs

it even takes hard disks on side panels Smile

ajamils · 2012-09-17, 23:13

I was thinking about suggesting the same case but then I saw that he is using mATx board and that case will not work

**Dougie Fresh** · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-17, 23:21 by Dougie Fresh.)

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=prod...=2&prod=94

I am pretty sure I am in love.

bluray · 2012-09-18, 00:07

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......

**Dougie Fresh** · 2012-09-18, 03:04

Also a very nice Lian-Li case: Lian-Li PC-C50.

Other Lian-Li micro-ATX here: Chassis for micro-ATX

baltazarek · 2012-09-18, 07:53

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.

**Beer40oz** · 2012-09-18, 09:39

SILVERSTONE Black Aluminum / Steel Grandia Series SST-GD08B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811163196

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6811163179

solamnic · 2012-09-18, 13:33

(2012-09-17, 23:09)solamnic Wrote: Fractal Design 304

http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=prod...=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/produc...digy#specs

it even takes hard disks on side panels

Sorry my mistake... didnt see that it was matx mobo

GortWillSaveUs · 2012-09-18, 13:43

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!!!

**Beer40oz** · (This post was last modified: 2012-09-18, 18:47 by Beer40oz.)

(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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