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04-19-09, 11:17 AM #1
Too many case choices.....
I'm putting together a pc to go with my entertainment center. I would like one of the typical HTPC cases, but they are really wide and would not fit with my system the way I would like. I have been looking at some of the lan style small box cases, but I don't know which one to buy. These two have caught my eye http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811133044 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144162 I know Thermaltake makes good cases I just don't like all the neon lighting. The Apevia case is cool, but I don't know about the quality. My other option is to buy a micro tower like this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119088 I have the mid tower version of this case and I love it. The problem with the tower is that it's 15 inches tall and I think it would look funny sitting next to my tv stand.
Suggestions?
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04-19-09, 12:06 PM #3Re: Too many case choices.....
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04-19-09, 04:00 PM #5Re: Too many case choices.....
The only drawback to the LAN style cases is that they only fit one hard drive. I have an HTPC that holds 3 hard drives. I currently have a 1TB, 500GB, and a 320GB on the PC, and I am down to my last 250GB of storage. The 320GB holds the OS and all of my music while the other two drives hold my movies and television series. I also have the system setup for video capture which I program through Windows Media Center.
Either way, my suggestion is to go for the HTPC case over the LAN case. I would just reconsider how you want it setup in your livingroom.
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04-19-09, 04:26 PM #6
Re: Too many case choices.....
Originally Posted by HeavyG
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04-19-09, 05:03 PM #7
Re: Too many case choices.....
I would agree with your choice. I splurged on my Antec P182B because it's my primary rig and I have to move it occasionally, but in your case the Thermaltake suits your needs better than any type of tower case. It's a better choice than the Apevia as well, there's not a whole lot of point in shaving off a few dollars if you're worried about quality.
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