THe HTPC case to end all Retail Cases..

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hans007

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Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: werk
Waaaaaaay too expensive. I'd rather have a Shuttle SV24 with mobo, processor, and PSU for $60 less.
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Depends on you needs..I need a slick looking desktop case as I don't want to haul my 50 pound tower
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Uh...an SV24or any other SFFPC will only weigh a couple of pounds (it's the size of a toaster).
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the coolermaster is standard micro atx though, its more versitile i'd say. they make one with a smoked see through plastic front also.
 
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Goosemaster

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Originally posted by: hans007
Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: werk
Waaaaaaay too expensive. I'd rather have a Shuttle SV24 with mobo, processor, and PSU for $60 less.
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Depends on you needs..I need a slick looking desktop case as I don't want to haul my 50 pound tower
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Uh...an SV24or any other SFFPC will only weigh a couple of pounds (it's the size of a toaster).
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the coolermaster is standard micro atx though, its more versitile i'd say. they make one with a smoked see through plastic front also.
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My bad...I meant that the antec 1030w case I have is HUGe, makes noise b/c of the fan, and I want to have desktop machine for the perks...


THe shuttle is very nice indeed..


P.S> ah..crap...I didn't notice it was micro-atx....this sucks then
 
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Goosemaster

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anyone know of a similar type of case that is ATX.....and VERY slick ...lick the one pictures...I know of some, but with only 1 exposed 5 1/2 bay..2 would be great
 
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loup garou

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Originally posted by: hans007
Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: werk
Waaaaaaay too expensive. I'd rather have a Shuttle SV24 with mobo, processor, and PSU for $60 less.
Click to expand...

Depends on you needs..I need a slick looking desktop case as I don't want to haul my 50 pound tower
Click to expand...
Uh...an SV24or any other SFFPC will only weigh a couple of pounds (it's the size of a toaster).
Click to expand...

the coolermaster is standard micro atx though, its more versitile i'd say. they make one with a smoked see through plastic front also.
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So, you drop a bill on a good mATX board and maybe a PSU, or you could get
an AMS barebones. Sorry, but I think SFF/ITX is the way to go from now on.
 
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Goosemaster

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quick reply..was browing it as I had poste....the thing is I want a metalic like cover and I have an AMD chip so no p4 option...


In addition....I did not see the micro-atx wording on there at first..I wnat to keep my board and stuff...just the case...


thanks anyways
 
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loup garou

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Sorry if I came off a bit biased, I love the new SFF/ITX stuff. I've been waiting for a PC version of the G4 cube, and it's as close as we've got so far. :)
 
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Goosemaster

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np...


JUSt imagine how bad I feel now that I lost the wen address of a comp that sells comp. cases that resemble a BK amp...


Imagine a Brushed Stainless Steel face with a nice fat and juicy("PHAT") blue LED i nthe front...


Too bad I forgot the site..


It was ATC too...


EDIT: :(
 
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loup garou

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Originally posted by: Goosemaster
np...


JUSt imagine how bad I feel now that I lost the wen address of a comp that sells comp. cases that resemble a BK amp...


Imagine a Brushed Stainless Steel face with a nice fat and juicy("PHAT") blue LED i nthe front...


Too bad I forgot the site..


It was ATC too...


EDIT: :(
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I know how you feel. I've got a beautiful dead Pioneer amp from the early eighties that's brushed steel that i want to strip and cram my old AMD system in for an HTPC. It's either do that and deal with a bunch of custom work or pick up a cheapie SV24 bundle (that won't perform near as well!) :)

BTW, if you ever want to cram a mobo w/ith an AGP vid card into a slim custom case, I came across thisthis which may come in handy. ;)
 
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Goosemaster

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Apr 10, 2001
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Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
np...


JUSt imagine how bad I feel now that I lost the wen address of a comp that sells comp. cases that resemble a BK amp...


Imagine a Brushed Stainless Steel face with a nice fat and juicy("PHAT") blue LED i nthe front...


Too bad I forgot the site..


It was ATC too...


EDIT: :(
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I know how you feel. I've got a beautiful dead Pioneer amp from the early eighties that's brushed steel that i want to strip and cram my old AMD system in for an HTPC. It's either do that and deal with a bunch of custom work or pick up a cheapie SV24 bundle (that won't perform near as well!) :)

BTW, if you ever want to cram a mobo w/ith an AGP vid card into a slim custom case, I came across thisthis which may come in handy. ;)
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Thing is this will be my main pc...

Nedd NEt..AGP TV card..SCSI card..etc
 
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zerocool1

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I read online that a guy built a duron into a tool box I would imagine that making the ioshield would be difficult to cut out. But its still better than lugging around a 50+ lbs rig. and you could prob put a fan on top
 
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dolph

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those are some pretty nice cases...for some reason, i never considered that for a htpc. shoulda though, they're basically rack cases (which my friend bought one of for himself... very weird, nice, but weird)
 
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