HTPC Case. Please spec

ChrisLandin · 17 Jan 2010 at 10:38

Im looking for a small non obtrusive case that I can use in my living room as an HTPC. Im wanting the case to be able to accomodate a reasonably high end GPU for the occasional gaming sessions I have but its main priority is to be able to hold a good sound card, 2 hdd's and a blu ray player.
Many thanks,

Agent0range · 17 Jan 2010 at 10:58

For my HTPC build I used the Antec NSK 2480 Desktop Case which is very much like the Antec Fusion's but cheaper and without the VFD and volume knob which I don't use. It certainly doesn't look out of place in my living room and looks like a proper HTPC piece of kit, despite not specifically being marketed as a HTPC case. There's plenty of room inside and the cooling is more than adequate for a decent HTPC setup imo.

When looking at HTPC cases, ask yourself if you really need the VFD and volume knob. I control my HTPC from a wireless keyboard on my sofa and certainly wouldn't be able to read any VFD from the distance away that I am, or want to get up and change the volume with the knob.

jrwagh333 · 17 Jan 2010 at 11:35

As above, I also use the Antec NSK 2480 for my HTPC. Great case with great airflow and very silent.

ChrisLandin · 17 Jan 2010 at 17:34

Cheers for the info fellas and yea I agree with what your saying, I wouldnt want to have to get up from my couch to change the volume either. Just out of interest what motherboard and cpu are you guys running? I will check that antec case out now