HTPC Case recommendations

cobhc · 2 Dec 2016 at 08:57

Hey guys, looking for a HTPC case.

I'm looking for a case that supports full ATX and at least 4 3.5" drive cages, no other stipulations really.

Had looked at the Grandia series from Silverstone but I've heard that the build quality isn't great.

Would prefer to not spend more than £100-£150 but if I have to pay more for better build quality then I'll have to see.

Thanks in advance.

Shocky-FM · 2 Dec 2016 at 10:46

I would stick with the Silverstone cases, build quality has been fine in the models I've used, one of mine is got to be 10 years old and still looks brand new.

DonPachi · 2 Dec 2016 at 11:30

Fractal Node 605 has served me well, it does allow for 4 3.5" drives and of course full ATX. No complaints about the general build quality and despite the size looks nice enough in the living room.

I'm going by memory but if you want a full size graphics card (e.g. in mine there's a old windforce 670 in there), you have to take one of the drive bays out (2 drives per bay). If it's a shorter card then no problem having both.

edit: Sadly it's out of stock on OCUK and seemingly most other places at a reasonable price, still an option though if you dare go second hand.

cobhc · 2 Dec 2016 at 13:44

Thanks for the responses guys.

@DonPachi - It won't be a problem GPU wise as I'm going to be using it mainly for playing video and the odd bit of emulation so won't be looking to use a huge card in there.