Athenatech A100, Aspire X-Qpack, Antec Aria or something else.

[Ivan05]

Thanks for the info. Warning noted, won't hold you responsible.

Ivan

 

[Texun]

I had the same thoughts about the Q-Pack but went with it because I wanted the option to use a regular PS and it worked out fine. I tossed the stock and used an Antec 430 with no problems. The case is a little bulky for HTPC when compared to some of the others but I opted for function over form. I couldn't see locking myself into a case with a proprietary PSU. Overall I'm happy with it but it's still a pig in a blanket compared to the more HTPC specific cases.

 

[Texun]

Originally posted by: DidlySquat
I think the x-qpack is much better than the ugly aria. It keeps cool, has a decent psu, and looks really nice.

And ditto on this one. I saw the Aria up close after getting the Q-Pack and I much prefer the Q-Pack.

 

[cooliodealio]

Get the Silverstone LC17 HTPC case. It's the best one. Trust me I should know since I have one.

 

[Future Shock]

Let me go against the grain here...I have an Aria with all the components listed in my sig, it's on nearly 7x24, and has been for over a year and a half. Has also survived an international move as a piece of carry-on luggate (in a softsided Thermos cooler!), as well as weekly trips to consulting locations.

Yes, it runs a bit hot...but the noise isn't bad at all, and my PSU is still going strong. Notice the two 300Gig harddrives, and the ATI All-In-Wonder, and the audio card...and I'm not using the supplimental slot fan.

OK, I'm sure that as I finish typing this it will go up in a puff of smoke...but I at least wanted to put in a good word for it. It's been a very nice transportable case for me...

Future Shock