Looking for a Media Center case!

RaptorZX3 · Post by **RaptorZX3** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:21 pm

i'm looking to replace my HTPC case, right now i'm using the Antec Aria, and i would like to replace it for a Antec Minuet, Fusion, Fusion Remote or NSK2480, as long as i'm not forced to use low-profile brackets...

note that i live in Montreal, Quebec, so if you want to give me links to US web stores, they might charge big $ for shipping, or they just don't ship to Canada.

the NSK2480 look good enough for a HTPC, while being not very expensive, AND using 120mm case fans and standard-size power supply.

The case can be used too, and without a power supply (i still have my unused Seasonic S12 430W here, would be perfect for that case).

jhhoffma · Post by **jhhoffma** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:43 pm

The NSK2480 is a good choice. Adequate cooling for most system. I know yamahaSHO has a couple Fusions that he's done, so check out his posts too, as most of that carries to the 2480 as well.

RaptorZX3 · Post by **RaptorZX3** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:10 pm

i wonde why the Fusion cases are so expensive...

L2GX · Post by **L2GX** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:44 am

RaptorZX3 wrote:i wonde why the Fusion cases are so expensive...

Compared to which other media cases?

RaptorZX3 · Post by **RaptorZX3** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:27 am

compared to any, i could buy a Sonata 3 for less than the price the Fusions are being sold...

jhhoffma · Post by **jhhoffma** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:08 am

Well the Sonata 3 is not a media case.

The fascia is made up of specialized components (control knob, front buttons, IR Remote/receiver) that have a high cost due to low volume. They add a significant portion to the cost. Also, since they are fairly unique products (HTPC cases, that is) they get a higher upcharge than a typical ATX case.

There are other options, but they will cost your more. Antec has the benefit of lower cost due to volume.

RaptorZX3 · Post by **RaptorZX3** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:41 pm

well the NSK2480 seem to be good, if someone have one used, i would like to trade for it, but the shipping would cost like over 30-40$, so...i would like it to be within or nearby Montreal...

i do have some stuff for trade, like an Asus 7600GT Silent 256mb or Asus 8600GTS Silent 256mb. (both PCIe)