HTPC Case Suggestions

Durvelle27 · Jun 13, 2017

Ok guys I'm looking for a decent HTPC case for my new build. I already have a Fractal Midi R2 case but it's bulky and takes up alot of space. I want to find a decent case to fit my home theater setup that can accommodate a Corsair H110 and 1080Ti size GPU.

Durvelle27 · Jun 14, 2017

No suggestions ?

EarthDog · Jun 14, 2017

That dual rad....

If you didnt have one, id say node 605.

jboydgolfer · Jun 14, 2017

Silverstone Milo ML07B? the Rad is a kick in the Bag tho....im not sure if that will fit

Durvelle27 · Jun 14, 2017

I can downsize to a H90 or Cooler Master 120

It should be adequate to cool the Ryzen 7

EarthDog · Jun 14, 2017

Is this an htpc? Why stuck on aio cooling? Its going to limit your options.

Duality92 · Jun 14, 2017

What size is the motherboard? mATX or ATX?

Durvelle27 · Jun 14, 2017

EarthDog said:
Is this an htpc? Why stuck on aio cooling? Its going to limit your options.

No it's a gaming, editing/rendering, etc...

I want a HTPC case so it can go in my home theater setup and take up less space

I've always preferred AIO due to looks, noise, and efficiency.

Durvelle27 · Jun 14, 2017

Duality92 said:
What size is the motherboard? mATX or ATX?

mATX

Duality92 · Jun 14, 2017

Durvelle27 said:
mATX

you could look at the Jonsbo VR2. Unless you absolutely want it to lay flat.

Jonsbo has also other cases that might fit the bill.

Durvelle27 said:
No it's a gaming, editing/rendering, etc...

I want a HTPC case so it can go in my home theater setup and take up less space

I've always preferred AIO due to looks, noise, and efficiency.

AIO are louder than high end air, while having comparable performance (fyi).

And please ellaborate on how an AIO is more "efficient" than high end air?

Durvelle27 · Jun 14, 2017

Duality92 said:
you could look at the Jonsbo VR2. Unless you absolutely want it to lay flat.

Jonsbo has also other cases that might fit the bill.

AIO are louder than high end air, while having comparable performance (fyi).

And please ellaborate on how an AIO is more "efficient" than high end air?

Sexy looking case

Plus Air coolers are bulkier

Duality92 · Jun 14, 2017

http://www.overclock.net/t/1631704/ocn-labs-jonsbo-vr2-by-duality92

Check my review of it

Durvelle27 · Jun 14, 2017

Duality92 said:
http://www.overclock.net/t/1631704/ocn-labs-jonsbo-vr2-by-duality92

Check my review of it

Only one drive bay

Duality92 · Jun 15, 2017

Durvelle27 said:
Only one drive bay

It has two 3.5" drive bays and four 2.5" drive bays...?

Durvelle27 · Jun 15, 2017

Duality92 said:
It has two 3.5" drive bays and four 2.5" drive bays...?

I have 7 HDDS 3.5" :laugh:

Duality92 · Jun 15, 2017

Durvelle27 said:
I have 7 HDDS 3.5"

Dang, well then, you should've listed that at the beginning lol

You'll most likely need to go with an ATX case with that many 3.5" drives.

There's the Node 605 that can carry 6 or 9 with an extra bracket, but Arc Mini R2 does 6 too.

Caelestis · Jun 22, 2017

SilverStone Grandia GD08B

Deleted member 67555 · Jun 22, 2017

Caelestis said:
SilverStone Grandia GD08B

I have this case and it can fit whatever you need... I think it might be too big for what he's looking for...
It's the size of Receiver in width and height but it's deep.. About 8" deeper than a typical receiver.

I have a R9 280 in it with one HDD under the disc caddy and two SSD's mounted to the disc caddy (CD ROM/ DVD caddy) and another SSD mounted to the bottom with a full ATX Z77 Mobo and v I'm using a 90mm Arctic cooler for my I5-3570 with a CX750 PSU.. It's a tight fit but I think you could fit a small rad in it with ease

Durvelle27 · Jun 22, 2017

jmcslob said:
I have this case and it can fit whatever you need... I think it might be too big for what he's looking for...
It's the size of Receiver in width and height but it's deep.. About 8" deeper than a typical receiver.

I have a R9 280 in it with one HDD under the disc caddy and two SSD's mounted to the disc caddy (CD ROM/ DVD caddy) and another SSD mounted to the bottom with a full ATX Z77 Mobo and v I'm using a 90mm Arctic cooler for my I5-3570 with a CX750 PSU.. It's a tight fit but I think you could fit a small rad in it with ease

Man I'm loving that case hands down

Thank you

I decided on the Silverstone GD09B

Deleted member 67555 · Jun 23, 2017

Durvelle27 said:
Man I'm loving that case hands down

Thank you

I decided on the Silverstone GD09B

I had that case as well... It's basically the same with less room for hdd's
Unless you're not using an optical drive in which case you can mount them in the CD Bay.... The whole reason I switched ended up being pointless.. Lol
IMO I think the GD09 is better..
Just because of size... It fits in entertainment stands....the GD08 does too but looks like a high end 1980's HiFi VCR...
It's just ever so slightly to bulky...
You made a good choice.

DeathtoGnomes · Jun 23, 2017

best case for htpc = duct tape everything underneath the tv stand out of view.

Durvelle27 · Jun 23, 2017

Thanks guys i bought the SilvetStone GD09B

ozkisses · Jun 26, 2017

I think you made the right call, looks good.

Durvelle27 · Jul 25, 2017

hier2000 said:
Realan mini case with htpc equipment is great http://www.minicase.net/minipc-i5-4200U-T3.html

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