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    Finally Making My HTPC... Just need a case

    ok after waiting for ages and making numerous thread about htpc components etc... (sorry) i have finally got the cash and am about to build my htpc. All i need is a case.
    I have a budget of around 100 give or take 20 if its worth it. I know the antec fusion is the choice at the moment but i dont really like the look of it even the black version and wanted something more subtle without a knob on the side for sound control (who actually gets up to adjust sound lol)... so i really just want to know which case people recommend so i can finally get building

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    Lightbulb Re: Finally Making My HTPC... Just need a case

    What about the Thermaltake Bach Media Lab VB8001BNS - which is available for £110 - £115?
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    Re: Finally Making My HTPC... Just need a case

    what about one of these

    available at scan for just over 70 quid

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    Re: Finally Making My HTPC... Just need a case

    hmmm... the silverstone is alright... anyone have one of these?

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    Re: Finally Making My HTPC... Just need a case

    I'm in a similar boat to you, trying to find a good htpc case. If you want something a bit smaller the LC04 is quite nice, similar to the LC17 but much less tall and deep. Also the LC13 is similar to the LC17 but with a flap down front, so the front has nothing on at all if you prefer it that way. There are lots of other nice silverstone cases too.
    Also take a look at the Antec NSK-2480. It's basically the fusion without the volume knob or display (It's possible to add a display into one of the bays). However it only comes in silver.

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    Re: Finally Making My HTPC... Just need a case

    yeh i mite have to go with the nsk antec if i cant find anything better.. anyone else got a case they wanna recommend

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