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Anyone have/use/want this computer case? Rampy, comments?
DrewKaree:
I just ordered this case, am in the process of building a new PC, and will eventually (in about 4-5 months) be turning it into an HTPC.
Has anyone bought this case or seen it in action - ANY comments? I got the dial version instead of the plain front one because
[*]It's cheaper
[*]I like the "old school" look, like those old vacuum tube components
[*]I can always disable it (can't I?) if it's distracting and annoying
[*]I believe the case (made by CoolerMaster) actually has a nice power supply to be used on an old PC - I'm getting an Antec Neo Power when I move to HTPC
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Anyone have the plain version, as well? I MAY return it for the plain faced version, if there's other compelling reasons.
And rampy, I came across reviews of CoolerMaster's mini-ATX case like this, but no reviews of this case re: HTPC purposes...anything you have to say about this is MUCH appreciated!
Crazy Cooter:
That looks pretty sweet Drew. I like the "classic" look it has. Is that a volume indicator?
GGKoul:
What's the noise rating on the case? As if your making it into a HTPC later, you may want to get a quieter case. As you don't want to hear the PC fans running when watching a movie. I have a Antec Sonata and it's whisper quiet and it comes in a shiny piano black case.
But that is a sweet looking case.
Ravant:
Sweet looking case. The dial shares a name with a fairly reliable, yet unsafe in a crash test car made by Chevy. (Cavalier.) All in all, it looks pretty darn good. Just make sure it's not too loud for what you're trying to do with it.
MnMCaputo:
Drew, i'm working on my htpc right now, if your looking for nice cases, ahanix is comming out with some really nice ones in the very near future to replace or expand on their divine line http://www.ahanix.com/ahanix_product_list.asp?cid=6
on the htpc note, make sure you get your hdtv tuner card before july 1st, after that they will not be sold in the us.
That coolermaster case is nice, best features being the vent over the cpu and of course the front gauge, but, i really do thing you would be pleased with ahanix or even this one http://www.digitalconnection.com/products/cases/ht400.asp
i just think they look more like stereo/av equipment