[mythtv-users] OT: mATX HTPC cases with LCD/VFD

jr jraymyth at gmail.com
Sun Jan 18 08:12:02 UTC 2009


On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Steven Adeff <adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 11:08 AM, jr <jraymyth at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I have been doing general upgrades to my home theater and have come to
>> the conclusion that my current no-name case is butt-ugly.  Ideally, I
>> would like a case that fits with the black component look of the rest
>> of my components, that has a mATX footprint, VFD/LCD display and
>> navigation buttons on the front.  I would like to avoid those
>> over-bright displays, as well as those blue on blue VFDs that you
>> cannot read from a distance. I have an opportunity to purchase a LC-14
>> for $50.  Unfortunately, it is full ATX and lacks a LCD/VFD.  For $50
>> it is tempting to spring for the VFD and deal with the size, but I
>> thought I would ping you guys for opinions.  Any opinions?
>>
>> jw
>
> I have this in my bedroom, the LCD is a bit bright, i wish there was a
> way I could dim it, but it's only noticeable because its the only
> thing producing light in the bedroom at night...
>
> Antec Silver on Black Veris Fusion 430
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129029
>
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I went to the local computer store and got them to power up the Antec
Veris Fusion 430.  I was impressed by everything about it, except for
the VFD, which was one of those blue characters on a blue glow deals.
It was unreadable (for me) at more than four or five feet. I would
really like a display like the ones you find in standard components --
green, blue or amber characters on a black background.  Maybe the
Zalman HD160.


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