Mwave.com has the Thermaltake VF7001BNS Home Theater Media PC Chassis for $199 + $11 shipping = $210 shipped. Features built-in media LAB LCD with hot keys module and LCD capable of display any language. Supports ATX form factor & mATX and ATX PS2 power supply. [Compare]
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#1
uncle_pennybags - Posted 7:40 am PDT 06/9/09 (294 Posts)
Looks nice, and if cost were no object I'd have one of these (or something similar) for my HTPC project. But since I'm way too cheap I just go for a basic tower, just like most people.
#2
heddy_lamar - Posted 8:20 am PDT 06/9/09 (665 Posts)
"Any" language, including Sanskrit? संस्कृता वाक्
#3
medicineman2007 - Posted 9:21 am PDT 06/9/09 (16 Posts)
I bought this case a year ago (for slightly less $)for my htpc. I am extremely pleased with it. I use my htpc for gaming, and this case can fit current powerful full sized video cards, which was key for me. I replaced the 60 mm fans with yate loons as they are much quieter than the stock fans. It also perfectly fits the sizeable scythe zipang heat sink. Aesthetically, it fits my Home theater well.
#4
Crash And Burn - Posted 9:26 am PDT 06/9/09 (2031 Posts)
Any suggestions on an inexpensive desktop case that would make a good media pc? I want full height add in cards and standard power supply. ATX or mATX. Prob go with a 780G board but may want to add video card, tuner, etc., and don't want to be limited to half height only. Very compact would be nice but seems to require too many compromises.
#5
sharpiepen - Posted 9:45 am PDT 06/9/09 (34 Posts)
For HTPC why not get a PS3 ... It has everything and its also a game console.
#6
kliving - Posted 10:04 am PDT 06/9/09 (144 Posts)
#5 - Has everything?...please. Except PCI slots, limited configurability options, and ability to run VMC, to name a few.
#7
benhimself - Posted 11:47 am PDT 06/9/09 (124 Posts)
PS3 aint no HTPC... it's missing the PC part
#8
medicineman2007 - Posted 4:24 pm PDT 06/9/09 (16 Posts)
Why not a PS3? Because I will never buy a sony product. They crapped all over their customers with that root kit fiasco. I will never buy another product from them. I even try to avoid movies produced by them.
#9
Zephyr314 - Posted 8:38 pm PDT 06/9/09 (46 Posts)
Anyone know if there is linux support for LCD part? Or does it just display POST messages etc?
#10
medicineman2007 - Posted 9:06 pm PDT 06/10/09 (16 Posts)
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| Anyone know if there is linux support for LCD part? Or does it just display POST messages etc? |
It is a VFD, not LCD. Here you go:
http://venky.ws/projects/imon/
I like it. gives me the time, date, weather, news...
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