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What HTPC would you recommend?

  • 04-02-2007 06:35PM
    #1
    mick.fr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I am looking for building two types of machines using small desktop cases.
    Something with this kind of design
    http://www.xcase.co.uk/p/288844/antec-fusion-htpc-media-center-case--430-watt-psu-included.html

    First machine type would be a server and the other one will be a multimedia PC installed in the sitting room.
    For the server I need to be able to have 4 network connections (RJ45 ports).

    My priority is to have something extremelly quiet.
    I spent a lot of money to buy hardware, I even tried the BTX format, which is silent, but not enough.

    I am looking for something small and extremelly quiet, what would you recommend ?


Comments

  • #2
    awhir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,227 ✭✭✭awhir


    UNCKLROSCCO IS selling a htpc case on adverts.ie which is mena be 1 of the best 1s you can get i think its a antec fusion or sumtin.

    edit:sorry seen you linked that case in ur post.


  • #3
    mick.fr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭mick.fr


    awhir wrote:
    UNCKLROSCCO IS selling a htpc case on adverts.ie which is mena be 1 of the best 1s you can get i think its a antec fusion or sumtin.

    edit:sorry seen you linked that case in ur post.

    Even with 2x 120mm Fans and a 430 W Power Supply, plus the CPU Fan I would add ?


  • #4
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,830 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    If ur wondering if its quite with all those fans, the answer is yes... I'm using a stock intel cooler. With the fan on that off u can't hear the other fans unless ur right ontop of the case.. I've a low profile zalman i've been meaning to fit to it but now that im upgrading i aint bothered.

    Its a great case, highly recommend it...


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