If you ever want to create a home theatre PC (also known as HTPC) then one of the hardest thing to choose is its case. This case should look like an A/V unit so that your PC actually shows that it is a small home theatre unit. There were various problems with finding these cases, either they are too much in weight, or doesn’t suit a persons likes and needs, so finding and purchasing a case is probably the toughest part.
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With the advances in technology, a lot of improved and up to date products are being introduced in the market. These products certainly have high specifications as the competition in the market is so intense. Lian Li PC-Q08 Mini-ITX Cube Case is not so new in the market. Quite a few people are using this Case since its introduction I just came across a review about this product on a site named “Think Computers”. The review shows some of the major benefits of and characteristics of the product
SilverStone has provided more info about their new Mini-ITX computer case that is supposed to keep all your mini computer components cool thanks to giant 180mm fan that is even bigger than standard Mini-ITX motherboard. Case will has a 600W PSU included with a single +12V rail.
Do you like this cool and smooth look of great multi-disk arrays from Fractal Design R2 series? Aren’t you still sure about getting one? If you still need more information about this case now thanks to bit-tech you may read a six pages long detailed review. They have included a lot of detailed photos and of course described it with every detail.
You may think that it is some crazy computer case mod – but you would be wrong! This chassis have been made by Lian Li computer case manufacturer and have already been tested by techPowerUp as they have received a pre-production version. This case is looking strange and bizzare but one of its main purposes is to present the attached Mini-ITX motherboard. Definitely it stands out of the crowd of most same looking computer cases. If you want something unique this chassis is for you!
CyberPower have announced a new version of their compact LAN Mini H2o V2 PC. This mini-pc is packed with the latest Intel LGA 1156 Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs with P55 chipset and super-fast and smooth Direct X 11 graphics. They claim that it is one of the smallest and fastest Mini Computers on the world. For sure it can rival with many of full size desktop pc’s and it measures only 11.25 (L) x 8.75 (W) x 7 (H) inches and weighs under 10 pounds. It have been built with LAN gaming in mind.
Pro-clockers have posted a review of nice looking stylish Mini-ITX case. It is Thermaltake Element Q Mini ITX Case (VL52021N2E). In size it is similar to most Mini-ITX cases, it measure 130 x 220 x 330 mm (5.12 x 8.66 x 13 inch) with weight of 2.7 kg (5.95 lb). It have been equipped in one external 5.25” bay and one internal 3.5” (for your hdd).
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Last month there was quite a few new Mini-ITX case reviews. We have been already writing about SilverStone Sugo SG07, Coolermaster Elite 100, Antec ISK 300-150 & 310-150 & Norco ITX-7. Now it is time for another great case from SilverStone. It is Sugo SG05. This case looks to be quite big. But it need to be that because it can fit 2 expansion cards! Moreover, what is not so unusual, it can fit one slim optical drive, one 3.5” hdd, and one 2.5” hdd. Case is ventilated by a 120mm intake fan at 1200rpm.
We have received an email from NORCO about their new Mini-ITX Case. It is called ITX-7 and it looks pretty nice. It have been build with 1mm SECC Steel. What is really great there are 60w 12v DC adapter + DC to ATX board included! It is fanless and noisless (unfortunately the case isn’t). Anyway this case is looking very nice thanks of sliding open front cover with changeable front panel picture! It may be really good choice for small HTPC to put next to your TV.
Antec have announced two new Mini-ITX cases ISK 300-150 & 310-150. ISK 300-150 is equipped with three drive bays (1 x 5.25″ slim optical bay and 2 x 2.5″ HDD bays), a quiet 80mm TriCool™ fan, and a stable 150-watt power supply and very nice elegant look. On front panel you will find 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x eSATA, Audio (AC97 and HDA compatible) In and Out. And here are photos:
