Hi all,
First off, I LOVE this forum. I have read through just about all 32 pages of the "Guide to Building a HD HTPC" thread and thought I was ready to get my components and start building. Then I realized the case I wanted couldn't fit in my cabinet.
I have a cabinet depth of just under 18" with approx. a 2" "slit" opening in the back for cables. Therefore don't think the Zalman HD160 case I was looking at would fit, with the DVI & power cable coming off the back and making 90 degree bend(s) to the opening.
I am hoping somebody could recommend another case for my situation. I would like to have a black case, with a full size DVD opening, front USB & firewire ports and a multi card reader. It would also be a plus to have a VFD on it.
I have only found one case that fits it all but it's $399 just for the case! That case would be the new OrigenAE S16V. It's a beautiful case but I just can't get myself to accept it's price. Another case that might be available soon is the Silverstone Grandia GD02. This is a nice case at a responsible price although it has three issues. The first two minor issues are that is does not include a card reader and does not have a VFD. I can add a card reader so then it's only the VFD which would be missing. Although, the larger issue is that it only hold a uATX board which highly limits the number of cards I can use and the number of boards available.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Milo
First off, I LOVE this forum. I have read through just about all 32 pages of the "Guide to Building a HD HTPC" thread and thought I was ready to get my components and start building. Then I realized the case I wanted couldn't fit in my cabinet.

I have a cabinet depth of just under 18" with approx. a 2" "slit" opening in the back for cables. Therefore don't think the Zalman HD160 case I was looking at would fit, with the DVI & power cable coming off the back and making 90 degree bend(s) to the opening.
I am hoping somebody could recommend another case for my situation. I would like to have a black case, with a full size DVD opening, front USB & firewire ports and a multi card reader. It would also be a plus to have a VFD on it.
I have only found one case that fits it all but it's $399 just for the case! That case would be the new OrigenAE S16V. It's a beautiful case but I just can't get myself to accept it's price. Another case that might be available soon is the Silverstone Grandia GD02. This is a nice case at a responsible price although it has three issues. The first two minor issues are that is does not include a card reader and does not have a VFD. I can add a card reader so then it's only the VFD which would be missing. Although, the larger issue is that it only hold a uATX board which highly limits the number of cards I can use and the number of boards available.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Milo