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Originally Posted by
dj4monie /forum/post/20019074
At Fry's they have a $40 mITX case with 300w and I think it looks fine, certainly better than the "cube" type cases you see.
http://www.frys.com/product/6145869
As much as I like the Habey cases, none of they space for expansion. It all has to be based on what you would put in laptops (mini cards) or USB which adds to the clutter.
For $40, I'd say this is pretty good. It has no "feet" so it can't be turned horizontal without covering up a cooling vent. That's easily solved...
That and the InWin Wavy are the only sub-$100 mITX cases I like that have a slot opening. The InWin has Four, not that you would use them all with a mITX board, but at else one additional can be used for extra USB ports, Firewire or eSATA.
Options, Options, Options
Used as a File Server -
http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums...ic.php?t=57965
Used as a HTPC -
http://www.overclock.net/htpc/835125...tup-wi-fi.html
Sure you can send more and get maybe a better looking case. But I'm driving to build a sub-$300 in parts HTPC and getting the cheapest case possible is important while still remaining stylish and giving me an important expansion slot.
Its either that or a bunch of USB devices...