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

Steven Adeff adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com
Mon Jan 19 18:07:29 UTC 2009


On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 3:12 AM, jr <jraymyth at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>>
>> --
>> Steve
>
> 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.

Must be a different version than my 430, mine has the smae VFD type as
the Silverstone cases (white on black).


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Steve
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