HTPC build - OrigenAE M10 alternatives?

[Nyvo]

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]

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! =)

 

[Nyvo]

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! =)

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?

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! =)

 

[Nyvo]

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?