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Barfish88

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Hi all

I am in the market for a htpc case but must be atx as my mobo is fairly large (ASUS P5Q PRO Intel P45 Socket 775 ATX Motherboard).

I dont want to break the bank, but am looking for a case which lies on its side so i can put it under the tv.

From what I have seen the Coolermaster Elite 361 should be fine. What can you suggest :)


Thankyou.
 
You want something similar to this? http://www.xcase.co.uk/Home-theatre-pc-case-p/casse-q100.htm
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Too bad that one needs to be imported, its fairly close to what one would want.
 
I have a brushed silver Zalman HD160 that I no longer use - it was a tad too high (160mm) for the TV cabinet shelves in my new unit, so got a different case for my HTPC. Was going to list on carbonite this weekend ;)
Condition is perfect and still has the original remote for WIn media Centre, original fans, a DVD drive (think it was a DVD-Rom only but will check on the weekend) and multimedia slot unit fitted (can't be bothered removing them). If interested, PM me an offer I can't refuse...

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I am looking for a media pc case, but have no idea where to begin...also don't want to break the bank. Any suggestions pls?
 
casper76 said:
I am looking for a media pc case, but have no idea where to begin...also don't want to break the bank. Any suggestions pls?
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I got a Lian-li case for my recent HTPC upgrade, but can't recall the model offhand, will check later.
They have a good range and quality is great. What's your budget and do you need with or without a PSU?
 
I would like with psu, but could modify my existing psu to be external if needed to save a buck or 2. I was hoping in the region of R1000. But my hopes are dampened since I've seen what they cost. lol
 
Ok, this was the one I got - bit out of the budget range you have though:
Lian Li PC-C37 Muse Chassis - Black - No PSU

Also not sure what sytle case you're looking for, here's a few options around your budget:
Antec ISK 110 VESA Silver/Black Mini-ITX Chassis
Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX PC Chassis - Black
Cooler Master HAF 915R M-ITX Chassis
Antec MINUET 300 Piano Black Slimline PC Case
Antec® ISK 110 VESA Silver/Black Mini-ITX Chassis
(you can use the Kalahari DEAL100 voucher for R100 off R350 or more for the last 2 ;) )

A few others:
Lian Li PC-V351 Desktop / HTPC Chassis - Silver - No PSU
CFi 6719, Black, Internal 150W Power Supply, Compact Book Size - Mini-ITX
CFi 8989, Black, Internal 150W SFX Power Supply, Compact Cube Size - Mini-ITX
CoolerMaster RC-110-KKN2 Elite 110 Mini-ITX Desktop Chassis
Lian-Li PC-Q01B Black, No PSU - Mini-ITX Chassis
Lian-li pc-Q03 Black 1x Slim 5.25" 1x 3.5" 2/3x 2.5" Mini-ITX Chassis
Bitfenix BFC-PHE-300-KKXKK Phenom Black USB3.0 Mini-ITX Desktop Chassis
Corsair CC-9011047-WW Obsidian 250D Top Windowed Panel Cube Mini-ITX Chassis
Fractal-Design FD-CA-NODE-304-BL NODE 304 Black Mini ITX, DTX Desktop Chassis
Lian-li PC-Q33B Black Mini-ITX Chassis
Lian-Li PC-Q09FN Black Mini-Itx Chassis with 300w PSU
Lian-li PC-Q09 Silver Mini-ITX Desktop Chassis

Also do a search on pricecheck.co.za to get the best pricing, or if you know someone with a reseller account they may get the chassis a bit cheaper from a supplier directly...
 
thanks for the help. I just figured that I have a ATX mobo, which will not fit into any of these cases. bummer
 
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