SilverStone LC19B-R Aluminum Front Panel/1.0 mm SECC Body Micro ATX Media Center/HTPC Case - Retail (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)There are very few 1U HTPC cases on the market today; they're all either hulking monstrosities or Shuttle boxes that don't sit well with your other components. This case is of solid yet light construction, and makes the most of the tight internal space.

Power supply uses an external box, which is annoying but not really a bad thing because it removes a lot of heat (an HTPC's biggest enemy) from the case. The PSU connector may feel loose, but doesn't actually come out without some effort. Similarly, the front panel door feels loose and sloppy despite its metal construction and hinges.

Because it's such a flat space, don't expect to be able to use your stock CPU cooling; you'll need an EXTREMELY low-profile CPU heat-sink/fan; and most that call themselves low-profile don't come close to fitting. I've only found two that are actually low enough, and went with the SILVERSTONE Nitrogon NT07-775 CPU Cooler, which fit perfectly.

If your motherboard has the SATA ports in the front right corner (like most do), definitely buy 90-degree SATA cables, because the front panel drive mount sits right on top of them, and won't fit with a straight SATA cable connected.

Minus one star because it doesn't have (or have space for) a front-panel IR port.

Due to the limited space/airflow, I recommend using an SSD drive in this box. It also keeps it amazingly quiet.

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With an increasing number of mobile CPUs moving to desktop systems, SilverStone engineers once again saw a great opportunity to create a case that would truly take advantage of this movement. The result is an amazingly slim 68mm (2.68 inches) tall enclosure that is still capable of accommodating a Micro-ATX motherboard and widely available storage components. For people who prefer to build a system that is easy on the eyes (and occasionally, out of sight) with power to do almost anything, the LC19 is perfect.

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OCZ OCZ3RPR1333C94GK 4GB PC3-10666 DDR3 1333MHz Reaper HPC CL9 Edition Dual Channel Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought 2 sticks of these ram thinking they were 1 4gb each because my computer can't hold all 4 sticks. When I got them I told myself, o my god. They mention that it was 2 stick of 2gb ram = 4gb. I am not the person that like to return things but so I am going to get this a poor rating for the lack of informations. Most ram you buy will have it listed like this (2x2gb), this one didn't.

In terms of its performances, I will never know because I am only using 1 stick.

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The PC3-10666 Reaper HPC Series is available in both 2GB and 4GB dual channel kits to meet the specific needs of a customized gaming system or workstation. The DDR3 Reaper HPC Series offers perfect compatibility with the latest platforms and chipsets, with a price that will be attractive to upgraders with specific budgets. To ensure superior stability and performance over the entire life of the memory, the Reaper HPC Series makes use of an innovative cooling solution to more effectively dissipate heat produced by high-speed memory. The thermo-conductive copper heat pipe conduit is ideal for overclocking where every degree matters, ensuring that your cutting-edge investment will maintain its integrity throughout the toughest gaming missions, overclocking, or intense program applications. The PC3-10666 Reaper HPC Series will be available in 4GB (2x2048MB) and 2GB (2x1024MB) Dual Channel Kits, and are rated at a blazing 1333MHz at CL 9-9-9. Although the OCZ Reaper HPC series can meet all enthusiast demands, this high-capacity, high performance memory can DDR3 upgraders an excellent standard of memory without paying the premiums of top-rated DDR3 modules. As part of OCZ-s line-up of premium memory, Reaper HPC PC3-10666 modules are backed by a lifetime warranty and industry-leading technical support so you can push your high-performance memory to its limit.

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Velocity Micro MX2-W Silver Classic Aluminum Case with Side Window Review

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(More customer reviews)this case is great the blue lights are very vibrant and the two fans are really just great the motherboard stays at a low temperature so i love this case i have recommended this case to several friends and if you are looking for a case that is not only good but looks sharp this is the case for you

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Available for the first time anywhere, the MX2-W is the classic small form factor case from the premier boutique PC builder, Velocity Micro. Cast from solid aluminum for superior thermals and a sleek industrial look, this premium quality case is small enough to fit in nearly any space. Front and rear fans keep air moving for excellent cooling. Clear side panel window provides a stylish look. A must have for any DIYer.

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Antec Twelve Hundred ATX 12 Drive Bays 2xUSB 2.0 eSATA Audio Full Tower Case Review

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(More customer reviews)The outside of the box gives you a tease of what lies inside:the cool midnight blue lights; the viewing panel on the side of the case; and the mammoth fan that sits on the top of the case.

Opening the box reveals the sheer size of this case.1200 could stand for 1200lbs, 1200fans, or 1200 drive bays.The case weighs over thirty pounds.It stands almost two foot tall.The front of the case is populated with twelve...TWELVE drive bays.Fans are distributed liberally throughout the case.

Removing both side panels reveals the vast interior.You could easily stack 2-3 laptops inside the case.Looking for an SLI case?The Twelve Hundred has the space.It swallowed my nForce Ultra 790i Ultra motherboard and EVGA GTX 280 and still has space for two more GTX 280s.

The power supply sits at the bottom of this case.Don't even think about installing anything less than a 750W power supply.Preferably something with a LOT of connectors.You will need several 4pin connectors for all the fans.Fortunately, they can be daisy-chained.

Another key feature of this case is the ability to run cables UNDER the motherboard.The motherboard attaches to a metal plate in the case.Under that plate is a space to run almost all of the wires used in a PC.SATA, fans, front panel wires, and just about anything else.The plate has openings at strategic points where cables typically connect.The end-result is a very clean looking and professional installation -- which you can show off using the viewing panel on the left side of the case.

The twelve drive bays are grouped into 3 sets of 4.Each group has its own fan.Installation of 5.25in and 3.5in drives was easy and intuitive.There was a brief moment of confusion on my part when trying to attach drives to the bay.The usual "short" screws are not used with this case.Instead, there are 1" screws used to mount drives into bays.

About the only drawback is the rudimentary front-panel.It works -- but looks very plain.After the exotic design inside the case, the lighting, the fans, etc, the front panel is a bit of a let down.

Still, I am absolutely thrilled with this case.Highly recommend for gamers, high-end graphics workstations, or users with massive storage requirements.

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The Antec Twelve Hundred is the evolution of the best-selling Nine Hundred, expanding on its award-winning design with even more cooling, capacity, and convenience. The Twelve Hundred is incredibly robust, with 12 drive bays, 7 expansion slots, and space for even the largest graphics cards. To keep the most demanding systems nice and cool, the Twelve Hundred boasts an unprecedented cooling system, with a top mounted 200mm blue LED fan, two rear blue LED 120mm fans, and three front blue LED 120mm fans to cool the HDD cages. Factor in convenient features like front mounted USB, eSATA, and HD audio ports, and the Twelve Hundred obliterates the competition.

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Antec P193 Advanced Super Mid Tower Shell Case Review

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(More customer reviews)My number one criterion in a case is that it's very quiet, and this one fits the bill. That huge fan on the side draws lots of air, but it's almost silent. The hard drive mounting system is simple, but very effective at isolating vibration from each drive, eliminating another annoying source of noise. Finally, the double thick walls of the case reduce any residual noises even further. Compared to my old cases, I have to look at the light on this one to know for sure that it's on.
The case is large and heavy. I put it on a stand next to a desk, not on the desk. It's a pain in the back to move, but it's a price I'm very willing to pay for all the advantages of this case.
There is ample room to work.The motherboard, drives, and power supply all feel like they have their own separate neighborhoods. Nothing gets in the way of anything else. The power supply mounts on the bottom, so make sure you use a power supply with long cables. I use a Corsair with detachable cables. The CPU cables are long enough to route outside the main compartment of the case through a hole for that purpose, and back through a couple of very thoughtfully placed holes near the areas on the motherboard they plug into. That makes for a very clean looking install. There is enough room for those thick cables between the case and the back cover. I route the fan power supply wires back there too so they don't get in the way. There are even tie-down straps back there to keep all the cables in place.
The finish is very good on this case. Everything fits well and feels solid. There is nothing flimsy here.
I hate bloodying my fingers on sharp edges. I haven't found any on this case. All of the openings and edges that I've encountered are nicely rounded, keeping cables and my fingers in good shape.
I've seen better mounting systems for removable media drives. These have tabs on each side on the front, so it doesn't look the most finished, but they do work well, are quick to disconnect, and are hidden most of the time behind the front door, so I can't complain much.
I like a variety of drives; CD/DVD, floppy, card reader, and lots of drives for RAID. But I haven't yet filled all the bays of one of these cases.
I use Zalman 120mm 2 ball coolers, which stand quite tall above the motherboard, but there is still plenty of clearance in this case.
I like this case so much, I own three now. I just completed two builds, and I've got one in reserve, just in case it's discontinued. I've got a pile of other cases I've used in the past. All have memorable shortcomings causing many frustrations. I have no significant complaints about this case.

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Antec's P193 an Advanced Super Mid Tower, is larger and more versatile, the Antec P193 stands apart from the competition with room to handle the biggest hardware out there. Together with the cooling features and Quiet Computing technologies that the Performance One series is renowned for, the P193 is truly in a class all its own.

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Antec Fusion Remote Black Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case Review

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(More customer reviews)The case is great.It has a lot of nice details such as rubber pads to absorb vibration and a mounting system for hard drives that isolates them on soft bushings to minimize drive noise.Ventalation

The power supplu is mounted upside down in a separate compartment from the motherboard.There is an extension for the 24 pin power cable, but the P4 cable might be a problem.I would buy a p4 cable extension or Molex to p4 cable with this case, unless you are sure that your cables will reach.

The VFD loks kind of cheap and the remote looks and feels cheap.The Soundgraph iMon software that drives it is limited.I would consider buying the non-VFD version and a different VFD.

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Combining silence, convenience, and style, the Fusion Remote Black is an excellent enclosure for a home theater PC. With its triple chamber design and dual 120mm fans, this case runs quietly and coolly. The Fusion Remote Black boasts an included remote control and media management software for maximum ease of use.

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LUXA2 LVA30052N1Z Aluminum LM300 7-Inch Touch Screen Pro ATX , Micro ATX, Mini ITX Media Center /HTPC Case (Black/Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Before I get into detail, let me first say the 5 star overall rating I gave this is based on pros and cons compared to other so called "HTPC" cases. This is the only case I've come across that in the end does not look like a computer. It is VERY aesthetically pleasing, pictures online do not do it justice. It is also, by far, the most solid construction I have ever seen in a computer case. This case is built so solid, I am confident it will be with me for the rest of my life. These things were important to me above other factors such as an included cable, which I can just replace. There are however some things that could be improved. Now on to the Attributes I rated.

Construction Quality - Solid as a rock. The exterior and top panels are all made of 5 millimeter thick aluminum. Not only is this strong, but it goes a long way in keeping the computer quiet. By being so thick the panels do not resonate. The side and front silver colored panels are bead blasted for a matte finish. The top panel is uncolored brushed Aluminum. The black panel in the front is also brushed Aluminum, however it has been anodized. The bottom plate appears to be a heavy gauge stamped steel with a black finish. There are 4 rubber feet to support the case. The optical tray cover and memory card reader cover are both heavy Aluminum and open and close slowly and accurately. Nothing on this case rattles.

Ventilation and cooling - Cooling is sufficient for what this case is intended for, but a few revisions could be made in my opinion. There are no intake fans on this case, and a single 120mm rear exhaust is the only thing moving air. A good power supply with a 140mm fan built in such as the Corsair TX Series really helps. I saw in a video review that you can fit the tallest of CPU cooling solutions in the case. That is true, but only if you don't install an optical drive. My blue ray drive hit the fins on my Thermalake V1 Cpu Cooler. Certainly no 140mm cooling solutions will fit, and I'm not sure how many if any, 120mm solutions would fit. On a positive note the stock CPU cooler is suffice, keeping the CPU around 39oC(Max for Intel Core 2 Quad/ i7 is 100oC, your cpu may differ). If you install a basic Graphics card the ventilation is good enough. If you are like me and have a very high end GPU it will not be. I plan to water cool the case because of this which leads me to a negative. There are no provisions for running water lines out of the case. It can be done, but will need custom work. There is enough room under the drive tray for a crafty individual to install 2 120mm fans. I plan on putting 2 800 RPM fans to circulate air over my drives and move hot, stagnant GPU air around the case to be exhausted.

Hard Drive/Expansion - Luxa2 provides provisions for only two hard drives. Other HTPC cases offer provisions for the installation of 4-6. Personally this is not a downfall for me, as I prefer to keep my mass storage in separate housings. This is so they are not being powered on every time I am on the computer, and so they are not exposed to any more heat then necessary. A crafty individual could however fit more drives if they chose to. A third drive cold be fit by screwing two short lengths of aluminum angle stock on the bottom right side of the drive tray, directly under the hard drive and in front of the power supply. There are a number of places to tuck away an SSD as well. If one used an SSD for the operating system and tucked it in front of the power supply, you could still fit two 2 terabyte drives in the spaces provided. The case fits up to standard ATX motherboards, and has seven expansion slots. One is dedicated to pass through the touch screen VGA connector. There is enough room for the largest of graphics cards, as I had no problem fitting my VisionTek Radeon HD4870x2(which I will be water cooling). I also could easily fit my Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 Deluxe Sound Card which is as big as many video cards.

Included Accessories - All of the provided cables to connect the case to the mother board are approximately twice as long as they need to be. This makes cable management harder then it needs to be. The front panel audio conector splits off at the end to provide connections for HD audio and the Legacy(outdated) AC'97. No one uses AC'97, so one less loose connector would be nice. I will be customizing or purchasing new connectors all around to fix this, however it should have been provided at this price. The mess of wires it creates impedes what little airflow there is.

Peripherals - The touch screen is of higher quality than I expected. With just a few tweaks to the GPU settings the screen has good contrast, and can be seen at any angle I've looked at it from. More importantly the touch screen is perfectly functional. The Volume knob makes clicking sounds when turned. It sounds "cheap". Most won't be using the knob or front controls often however because of the remote. The remote is not the best layout, but it does work as both mouse and keyboard. It took me a week to get used to, but its fun to use now. If you are not happy with the remote, there is an Infrared sensor on the front of the case, and other Media Center compatible remotes should also work. The power button is a dull white LED light, not distracting at all. There is one bright blue led behind the lower panel, however when it is closed you can not see it at all. The iMon software is more useful than other reviews would have me believe. Its navigation can seem confusing or backwards at times, but no more or less than other media center front ends. Like anything you just have to get accustomed to the controls. I do suggest not using the software they provide and going straight to Soundgraph's support page to download the newest version, otherwise it will prompt you to update right after installing.

Overall I'm very happy with the case. I know my 5 star overall may not coincide with the breakdown ratings, but every other case has its downfalls as well. Compared to other cases I considered, this one just stands apart from the rest. I feel good when I look at it, and I use the touch screen to play music (more than I thought I would)without having to turn my TV on. The best part is that it doesn't *look* like a computer. My friends have seen it and said "Hey, whats that?" They knew it was part of my theater, but had no idea it was a PC. Other cases just look like boxes, and don't use as thick of metal throughout. It looks like it belongs next to high end stereo/theater equipment, isn't that the idea? Hopefully this helps answer some questions some may have about this!

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Product Name LM300 Touch Pro P/N LVA30052N1Z Case Type Home Theater Media PC Media Kits Built-in all new revolutionary 7-Inch touch screen hot keys module Touch Screen Screen Size : 7-Inch Wide LCD Screen Ratio : 15:9 Maximum Resolution : 1024 x 768 Screen Output : D-Sub Power Input : 12V DC Touch Screen Dimension Height: 203.5mm (8.01 inches) /food stand included: 218mm (8.58 inches) Width: 460mm (18.11 inches) Depth: 410mm (16.14 inches) Weight 9.79kg /21.58 lbs. Cooling System Rear : 120 x 120 x 25 mm /4.72 x 4.72 x 0.98 inches Silent Fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA Drive Bays - Accessible - Hidden 3 1x 5.25-Inch 2 x 3.5-Inch Material Aluminum extrusion Color Front Panel: Black /Body : Silver Front I/O USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 Firewire, HD-Audio, multi-card reader Card Reader Slot MS/Pro/Duo, CF/Micro drive, MMC, D,SM….23in1 multi-card reader Expansion Slots 7 Motherboards ATX /Micro ATX /Mini ITX PSU Standard PSII Power Supply (Optional)

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Intel BX80563X5355A Quad-Core Xeon/2.66GHz/8MB Cache/1333MHz/BOX Review

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(More customer reviews)Upgrade several servers with these processors.Amazingly fast and they run cool.Was an AMD fan but these Quad-core processors put me back on the Intel team.

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Quad-Core IntelXeon processor X5355 - 2.66 GHz 1333MHz FSB 2x4M cache IntelVT Intel 64 XD Bit Active or 1U Passive Thermal Solution

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