Most "pro"looking htpc cases available (1 Viewer)

[Chester II]

Dudes,

I'm going to build an htpc over the next two months and I'm starting with the case. I would love any help with product names, prices, etc. Also.....has anybody put together a bitchin' system that emits no/low noise and costs under $1200.00?

Thanks for the help dudes,

Chester

 

[Vince Maskeeper]

I just got a rack mount server case- but it seems like the kids want their pc to look more like stereo equip. In my case, i use rack mount gear (amps, processing, etc)- so a rack mount pc fits in better...

 

[WayneO]

http://www.sundialmicro.com/cgi-bin/...tc620cbx1.html

I have this case, think it looks great in a stereo rack and is pretty cheap since it's steel. Note it only holds mATX boards since it isn't as large as other HTPC cases.

 

[Joseph S]

http://www.heatsinkcase.com

Atech Fabrication now has three cases, all top of the line. Latest includes builtin LCD Display to view your desktop.

 

[Scott L]

Strata
A-Tech Fabrication
Kanam HT-400
Ahanix D-Vine
Silverstone

I want em all.

 

[Scott L]

Getting back to the other question it's possible to have a nice HTPC for under $1200. Here's what I have, it's about a year old so you should get it easily for your pricepoint..

D-vine 4
p2.4b @ 2.7
1gb Crucial pc2700
Asus p4pe w/onboard LAN and sound
GF4 4200 @ 4400
M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card
Panasonic 10x DVD
Lite-On 48/24/48 cd-rw
Flyvideo 2000 capture card
Zalman flower CPU HS and graphic card heatpipe
(2) 92mm fans attached to fan speed controllers
Fortron 300w PSU w/120mm fan

I'd recommend going Athlon now since it's the best bang per buck. Zalman cooling for a very quiet system.

 

[Chester II]

Dudes,

WOW....damn......nice............sweeeeeeeeet

Thanks for all the input so far....I'm going to check out every suggestion online tonight and Sunday and i'll let you dudes know what my first BETA system will be.....

Dudes,

Chester

 

[PhilBoy]

Vince,

Got a pic of that rack mount server ?

 

[Andrew Pratt]

There's also the Antec Overture