Spec me a HTPC case

Subliminal Aura · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:10

That can take a full ATX and looks slick

optionally has VFD and remote

Help me please I'm tired of looking

BFG_9000 · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:12

Akasa Eclipse

Closed.

Subliminal Aura · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:14

BFG_9000 said:
Akasa Eclipse Closed.

Dont be stupid ! I have to be weary of you thats just tastless.

VOMIT

BFG_9000 · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:15

Subliminal Aura said:
Dont be stupid ! I have to be weary of you thats just tastless.

VOMIT

Whats the problem.. :confused:

p4radox · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:16

Origin AE X15E.

The Antec Fusion is pretty nice too.

Jay123 · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:18

He asked for a HTPC case..

Heres some :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-005-ZA&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=736

In Silver or Black

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-013-ZA&groupid=701&catid=7&subcat=736

More Pricey ^

Subliminal Aura · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:20

BFG_9000 said:
Whats the problem..

And you'd put that in your living room ? (I dare not imagine what yours looks like

)

I was thinking of the TJ07 / Lian Li V1200 in the living room but am skuttling the idea in favour of a proper HTPC case.

EDIT : Above 2 posters are on the ball thanks chaps

BFG_9000 · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:22

Subliminal Aura said:
And you'd put that in your living room ? (I dare not imagine what yours looks like )

I was thinking of the TJ07 / Lian Li V1200 in the living room but am skuttling the idea in favour of a proper HTPC case.

Ok, now I know, think I was on the wrong track, thought I had upset you..only giving my ideas..

Subliminal Aura · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:24

p4radox said:
The Antec Fusion is pretty nice too.

Yeh was looking at this - pity its only micro ATX

Subliminal Aura · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:28

BFG_9000 said:
Ok, now I know, think I was on the wrong track, thought I had upset you..only giving my ideas..

No worries mate and sorry for biting a bit at you - I'm just a bit ****** off I've been searching all day for a case to no avail.

squiffy · 9 Jun 2007 at 20:36

BFG_9000 said:
Akasa Eclipse Closed.

Silverstone Lascala range, some have built in VFD/remote.

Subliminal Aura · 9 Jun 2007 at 21:15

I think I'm almost there :

This case is sex : CW02

' Suspend vibration dampening hard drive cage ' :rolleyes:

I wouldnt believe it until I saw it.

http://www.silverstonetek.com/products/p_contents.php?pno=cw02&area=usa

Stag · 9 Jun 2007 at 21:39

Claritas, by Stands-Unique if you would like your case classy and British.

rxmac · 9 Jun 2007 at 22:12

The Silversone LC20M might also suit your needs.

Comes in silver too.

memyselfandi · 10 Jun 2007 at 10:12

I'm quite happy with my Silverstone LC16M case, have a look on their website to see details on their range, (its a pity that they are not stocked here ... but I suppose you can get them elsewhere and the rest of your innards here).

I would comment that its a good idea to replace the front usb/firewire/audio module it comes with with something like the akasa 3.5" card reader unit as it simplifies internal cabling and if you are using something like a P5B deluxe which has the 8 pin additional motherboard connection right over on the far side from the PSU then you will need a power extension cable for it.

Other than that I am running:

E6600
P5B Deluxe
2x 1GB PC6400
Asus 7600GS (with passive cooling)
Nova-T 500
Creative X-Fi Gamer
2x Samsung 500GB
Liteon 20x DVDRW (sata)

in mine and I am very happy with the results.

Bomag · 10 Jun 2007 at 20:27

The L16M is a great case but you will not fit a full length GFX card in with an internal optical drive. To get a 7800GTX to fit I got an external DVD drive (LG) - which is quieter than any of my internal drives

memyselfandi · 10 Jun 2007 at 22:57

aaahhh ... also with an external LG DVD, (at least with the one on my desk at work), you can boot a HP BL60p Blade in order to install HPUX .... although not that relevant here

mdjmcnally · 11 Jun 2007 at 00:33

Without get an mcubed hfx case, not cheap but well worth it with the add in passive heatsinks.

Would link but are competitors so can't.

squiffy · 11 Jun 2007 at 00:47

mdjmcnally said:
Without get an mcubed hfx case, not cheap but well worth it with the add in passive heatsinks.

Would link but are competitors so can't.

Way too expensive, looking at £400 for the lot, £300 for case, £50+ £60 for videocard & CPUcooler, £40 for northbridge, plus a PSU!