htpc case for gaming?

Pehla · Nov 22, 2012, 09:35 PM

as title say i was wondering if htpc can have all gaming components inside?? i think u know what i mean by gaming components..
i have look yesturday in case galery beautiful home theatre pc ,but as the name say that is only that it is..,a home teathre pc..
i cant seem to find some great hptc case that have good airflow or that it can hold up biger components!! anyone know some beautifull htpc cases??

Techtu · Nov 22, 2012, 09:39 PM

I couldn't name any of hand but I've seen some around here on TPU what look damn amazing for HTPC "gaming" chassis.

I'll see if I can find any, I'll post back if I do.

EDIT: I found this on AVForums which may help you out a lot.

Quote:

Welcome to my build log where I will be documenting the build of my gaming HTPC to perform the following functions:•Multi-region playback of Blu-rays and DVDs from the original disc with HD audio bit streamed over HDMI to my Denon amp
•Playback of ripped Blu-rays, DVDs and downloaded content from my NAS using XBMC as the front-end and the streaming of online media e.g. YouTube, iPlayer
•Playing PC racing games at the native resolution (1920 x 1080) of my 50” Pioneer plasma with all graphics options set to maximum quality

In planning my build I found the following threads to be an excellent source of advice and guidance, and I would recommend that anyone planning to build a gaming HTPC reads these threads before starting their own build:•The Gaming HTPC Thread (Part 3 with updated info 2011)
•The HTPC FAQ - Building and configuration of your HTPC
•Kav’s i5-2500k Gaming HTPC Build aka The Idiot’s Guide to Building a Gaming HTPC
•Balforth's i5-2500k Gaming HTPC
•Grangey's i5 760 Gaming HTPC Build
•Wolvers Water Cooled HTPC

I also came across this series of time lapse videos on YouTube showing a HTPC build in a Silvestone LC13-E case which make interesting viewing:
YouTube - SilverStone Lascala LC13-E (Part 1)

YouTube - SilverStone Lascala LC13-E (Part 2)

silkstone · Nov 22, 2012, 11:03 PM

There's a new cooler master case that looks pretty cool, the HAF-XB. While it isn;t really a HTPC case, it is too big, it is definetly different from most desktop towers and does look similar to a HTPC case.

http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6891

xxdozer322 · Nov 23, 2012, 12:48 AM

project whiteboy?

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...ject+white+boy

maybe that Bitfenix prodigy case is what youre looking for?

sneekypeet · Nov 23, 2012, 01:44 AM

Most of the newer HTPC cases that look like stereo receivers will have enough room for a decent sized cooler and full sized GPUs.

ALMOSTunseen · Nov 23, 2012, 02:17 AM

The silverstone ones can get very pricey though.

drdeathx · Nov 23, 2012, 02:25 AM

What's your budget?

sneekypeet · Nov 23, 2012, 02:31 AM

Go look at Fractal Designs?
http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=...gory=2&prod=95

Jetster · Nov 23, 2012, 03:15 AM

The 11.5" GPU is easy but a HS and fan is another story. Most have the Optical drive over the CPU so and after market HS is a challenge. But really what is your budget cause they get expensive

Check mine out below in my sig. It will hold a large GPU but its tight. It has great airflow

de.das.dude · Nov 23, 2012, 05:30 AM

the fractal design case looks nice. i would recommend it too. it came out new and i like it.

drdeathx · Nov 23, 2012, 07:05 AM

I just bought the Zalman HD503 for a HTPC build and love it. Looks great....

Pehla · Nov 23, 2012, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drdeathx

I just bought the Zalman HD503 for a HTPC build and love it. Looks great....

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/q...th/HD503_m.jpg

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sry guys i feel a sleep last night...,and today totaly forgot about my thread!!!and yes drdeath that is what i was thinking about...,so full gaming setup set inside??
watercooler(h70),hd7950,atx or m-atx mainborad..,can u post few pic of ur setup in there??

edit: woow that is expensive!!and any htpc case that i like is expensive...,i think 200€ tops!! before i was thinking about htpc i had in mind zalman z11 plus case witch is great and greatly cheap!!

Pehla · Nov 23, 2012, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetster

The 11.5" GPU is easy but a HS and fan is another story. Most have the Optical drive over the CPU so and after market HS is a challenge. But really what is your budget cause they get expensive

Check mine out below in my sig. It will hold a large GPU but its tight. It has great airflow

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i love ur build too!! i see there is room for watercooler...,and big gpu!!thnx for ur post!!

Nov 22, 2012, 09:35 PM	#1
Pehla Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: brčko dc/bosnia and herzegovina Posts: 241 (0.58/day) Thanks: 90 Thanked 61 Times in 47 Posts System Specs	htpc case for gaming? as title say i was wondering if htpc can have all gaming components inside?? i think u know what i mean by gaming components.. i have look yesturday in case galery beautiful home theatre pc ,but as the name say that is only that it is..,a home teathre pc.. i cant seem to find some great hptc case that have good airflow or that it can hold up biger components!! anyone know some beautifull htpc cases??

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Nov 22, 2012, 11:03 PM	#3
silkstone Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: HCM Vietnam Posts: 2,170 (1.31/day) Thanks: 321 Thanked 344 Times in 287 Posts System Specs	There's a new cooler master case that looks pretty cool, the HAF-XB. While it isn;t really a HTPC case, it is too big, it is definetly different from most desktop towers and does look similar to a HTPC case. http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6891 __________________ Thanks to BradleyKZN for polishing my sig “oooooooooooh fire!!! and girls...GIRLS and fire!!!!!!! oooooooooooooh runz around clapping hands together” -Marineborn

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Nov 23, 2012, 12:48 AM	#4
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Nov 23, 2012, 01:44 AM	#5
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,003 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,035 Thanked 5,487 Times in 3,950 Posts System Specs	Most of the newer HTPC cases that look like stereo receivers will have enough room for a decent sized cooler and full sized GPUs. __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

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Nov 23, 2012, 02:17 AM	#6
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Nov 23, 2012, 02:25 AM	#7
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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,003 (7.32/day) Thanks: 3,035 Thanked 5,487 Times in 3,950 Posts System Specs	Go look at Fractal Designs? http://www.fractal-design.com/?view=...gory=2&prod=95 __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

Nov 23, 2012, 03:15 AM	#9
Jetster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,869 (2.35/day) Thanks: 932 Thanked 862 Times in 631 Posts System Specs	The 11.5" GPU is easy but a HS and fan is another story. Most have the Optical drive over the CPU so and after market HS is a challenge. But really what is your budget cause they get expensive Check mine out below in my sig. It will hold a large GPU but its tight. It has great airflow

System Name:	Delta // HTPC
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Motherboard:	ASRock Z77 Extreme6 // Gigabyte GA-H55M-S2H Socket 1156
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Optical Drive:	LG DVDR 24X // Lite on DVDR 24X
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Case:	Corsair Obsidian Series 550D // Silverstone Granada GD05
Sound Card:	ASUS Xonar DS // HDMI Bit Stream to Yamaha RX V571
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Nov 23, 2012, 05:30 AM	#10
de.das.dude Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wild Wild East Posts: 4,541 (4.23/day) Thanks: 2,315 Thanked 1,328 Times in 909 Posts System Specs	the fractal design case looks nice. i would recommend it too. it came out new and i like it. __________________ my wallet isnt hashwell compatiple sad face

Nov 23, 2012, 07:05 AM	#11
drdeathx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 1,461 (1.00/day) Thanks: 39 Thanked 324 Times in 264 Posts System Specs	I just bought the Zalman HD503 for a HTPC build and love it. Looks great....

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