Large ATX HTPC Cases
If you are creating your HTPC using an old unused machine that you have collecting dust in the attic to build your HTPC rig you may find that the full size ATX motherboard can restrict the amount of cases that you have to choose from. If your using an old PC, chances are your after a budget build.
Here are 5 cases that will fit a full size ATX motherboard for under £150.
- Zalman HD500
- Antec Fusion Remote MAX
- Lian Li PC-C33B
- Silverstone LC13B
- Silverstone LC17B
Zalman HD500
Available in 2 models HD500 and HD503, the H503 includes button controls a small LCD screen and a remote control.
Features:
- Sleek Minimalist Design
- Side Ventilation for Intensified Cooling Performance
- Tool-Free HDD Installation
- HDD Vibration Absorbing Rubber Dampers
- Spacious Interior for Easy Component Installation
- Hot-Swap HDD Support
- SSD(Solid State Drive) Compatible
- Convenient Front I/O Ports
Extras for HD305:
- Integrated DFSTN LCD for Users Convenience
- Windows Vista compatible Software and Remote Control
An upgrade to include the remote and screen costs roughly £40 extra at the time of posting.
Antec Fusion Remote MAX
This is just a larger version of the well known and very successful antec Fusion
Features
- Deluxe 56-button remote control and iMEDIAN HD by iMON software
- Aluminum plate front bezel with Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), built-in IR receiver and volume control
- Triple chamber structure
- Removable HDD brackets
- 5 Drive Bays
- Desktop 4U height
- Built-in washable air filters
- Front-mounted USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA
- 0.8mm cold rolled steel
Lian Li PC-C33B
The design team for this case have really focused on making this case look right at home in your AV stack
- LIAN LI – Excellent Design
- Lian Li Fine Craftsmanship Product
- Silent Performance
- HDD anti-vibration kit
- four high quality aluminum case stands
- User Friendly Design
- I/O ports on the front panel
- linker bar to enhance the structure
Silverstone LC13
Silverstone are well know for their high quality case designs, this may be their budget range but don’t feel like it is lacking in features and quality
- Magnificent front panel design
- Numerous drive configurations possible
- Strong cooling performance
- Highly compatible chassis layout
Silverstone LC17
The big brother of the LC13 and from the same range, this case has a flat front rather than a large door on the front.
- Clean, understated styling for perfect integration
- Next generation cooling performance
- Outstanding potential for silent operation
- Superior storage capacity
- Rackmount ready
Please note that purchasing decisions should not be made based on the information above. The majority of the above information has been taken from the relevant manufacturers website.
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