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  1. Member Xylob the Destroyer's Avatar
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    I've got my current HTPC in an Antec SOHO server case that takes up way too much space...
    I want to put it all in a 'desktop' style HTPC case, but I'm not finding many that fit my needs!
    I need one that will house a full size ATX mobo and a full size ATX power supply.
    Additionally, I need 3 front accessable 5.25" bays -- this is the hard part. I've got a DVD rom, a burner, and my sound card has a front control panel that uses a 5.25" bay.
    I suppose I could get rid of my old burner (but there's nothing wrong with it!!! other than the fact that it's only SL and 4X) and lose the DVD-rom, but I would still need at least 2 5.25" bays.....
    I've been eye-balling this Thermaltake case: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=371278 & http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/product/Chassis/desktop/mozart/vc4000sns.asp
    but, it doesn't meet my final qualificiation -- it's not black....
    gawd I hate silver electronics.

    Can anybody help point me to some decent HTPC cases that aren't more than 17" wide, ATX sized, are black, and have at least 2 or 3 5.25 bays on them?
    I've also checked NewEgg and TigerDirect, but I don't know of any other reliable/reputable online PC gear vendors. CompUSA sucks, BTW.
    Alternatively, how much of a pain in the ass would it be to paint that Thermaltake black, and how horrid would it look when it was done??

    TIA!
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    There are lots of options with two or one 5.25" external bays for desktop form factor. I don't think I've ever seen anything like that with more than two. Your only option for that would be to get a regular ATX mid-tower and tip it on its side.

    As for desktops there are some really attractive ones aimed at the HTPC market.
    Here are two from Antec:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129131
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129014

    And then there are these awesome ones from Lian Li in black aluminum:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112126
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811112082

    My friend has that last one and it's a fantastic case but I wouldn't recommend it if your home is really dusty.
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    Just place your tower on its side ...
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  4. Try this website.... http://www.htpcnews.com/ they have a tonne of info on the site and the forum is very handy for questions.... i didnt see any reviews for the one you listed but I may have missed them.

    good luck.
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