HTPC build - OrigenAE M10 alternatives?

Nyvo · 14 Sep 2010 at 11:13

Hi all,

I am currently planning a new build with the following components:

Gigabyte GA-H55N-USB3 Mini-ITX Motherboard
Intel Core i3 530
- Silverstone SST-NT07-1156 CPU Cooler
Sapphire ATI 5570 Graphics Card
OCZ Gold 4GB DDR3 Memory
Kingston 64GB SSDNow Hard Drive
Sony BC-5600S Slim Slot-Load Blu-ray Drive

The components for this build have been put together by the desire to incorporate them inside an OrigenAE M10 chassis, which to me at the moment is the perfect case for what I am wanting to do. It is however ( and unfortunately =[ )very expensive and looking to be slightly beyond my budget right now.

So, what I am wondering is, with space being an issue, are there any alternatives on the market with a similar form factor? Ideally I am looking for a case which includes a PSU & VFD/IR module much like the M10.

Cheers,
JR

Nyvo · 14 Sep 2010 at 14:24

Forget it, I've ordered it in Silver! I'm in love with this case, so couldn't resist!

Will put up pictures when all the parts and the case arrive! =)

Sootie · 14 Sep 2010 at 16:34

Glad you found the budget for it

fireisdangerous · 14 Sep 2010 at 17:27

jrobinson said:
Forget it, I've ordered it in Silver! I'm in love with this case, so couldn't resist!

Will put up pictures when all the parts and the case arrive! =)

I just purchased th same case yesturday as i couldnt resist!!, where did you get yours from?

tony

mremulator · 15 Sep 2010 at 07:59

Fantastic quality cases... however, they scratch easily so be careful!

Nyvo · 15 Sep 2010 at 09:45

Received the majority of the parts about 5 minutes ago. At work at the moment, so will get pictures taken and online when I'm home. All I am waiting for now is the case itself, the CPU fan + MX-3 and Logitech DiNovo Mini to control the thing! =)

fireisdangerous said:
I just purchased th same case yesturday as i couldnt resist!!, where did you get yours from?

tony

Purchased from a place in Scotland, one of only 4 places I could find selling the case, which is a shame. 10 day lead time for delivery as well though. How about you?

mremulator said:
Fantastic quality cases... however, they scratch easily so be careful!

Thank you for the heads up, will be treating this case with extra special care! =)

fretted · 15 Sep 2010 at 10:51

Wow! I hadnt realised how expensive this case is... building an SFF does seem to add a lot of money to a build

mremulator · 15 Sep 2010 at 11:49

Worth every penny. Don't forget you get an iMON HD, remote, slot loading DVD drive and PSU.

fireisdangerous · 15 Sep 2010 at 21:58

i got it from the same place, cant wait!!!!

fireisdangerous · 22 Sep 2010 at 23:29

Revieved mine and its all built, i must say its a beautiful case!!

Nyvo · 23 Sep 2010 at 13:33

Lucky lucky you! Mine is scheduled to be received on the 29th, so I have to wait a little longer. I've got the whole system already apart from the case, so I am anxious to get started with this build. In fact, I'm so anxious to get started, I've resorted to ordering cable braid and heatshrink so that I have something to do in preparing to put the system together.

What specification have you gone for inside?

fireisdangerous · 23 Sep 2010 at 13:48

jrobinson said:
Lucky lucky you! Mine is scheduled to be received on the 29th, so I have to wait a little longer. I've got the whole system already apart from the case, so I am anxious to get started with this build. In fact, I'm so anxious to get started, I've resorted to ordering cable braid and heatshrink so that I have something to do in preparing to put the system together.

What specification have you gone for inside?

Its worth the wait!

I take some internal pics later:

Inside i have a

Zotac h55itx
4gb ddr3 0cz
Intel Core i3 530
320gb 2.5
dvd drive it comes with

The stock 40mm fan is preety loud so i had to use my zalman fanmate to make it silent, i have also made the stock intel fan virtually silent also. I might get another 40mm fan as it does get pretty hot