[mythtv-users] Bob's Huge List of Questions [Was: 0.22 annoyances]

[sonofzev at iinet.net.au]

On Mon Jan  4 11:38 , Christopher Kerr  sent:

>> The boxy Shuttle form-factor seems a bit odd for a media center: I'd prefer
>> something that will stack nicely with my other system components.
>>
>> After a bit more research, it seems rear case fans are OK, so long as they
>> are 70mm or larger.  My HTPC will be on an open shelf, not in a closed
>> cabinet.  I've seen several recommendations for the inexpensive nMedia
>> cases.  I also don't need a graphical LCD display in the case, though a
>> 2-line VFD/LCD display would be useful.  This case seems ideal for under
>> US$100 (+ $25 for the LCD): http://www.nmediapc.com/htpc2000.htm
>>
>> I've looked for system builders who use this case, but none of the ones I
>> found offer nVidia cards!
>
>The Antec Fusion cases are popular around here - their sister cases,
>the NSK2480 and NSK1480, are identical to the Fusion and Microfusion
>respectively, but lack the LCD display, remote receiver and volume
>knob. The MicroFusion requires low profile expansion cards, though,
>which is a pain. I know Sparkle do have a low profile GT220, and
>perhaps other manufacturers too.
>
>- Chris

I'm a happy user of the NSK-2480.. I don't mind about the LCD and volume knob at
all and my video card came with a remote with the IR receiver being on USB.. as
it is black it sits in the shelf between my amp and the NSK-2480 and is barely
noticeable.. (on my other FE I stuck the receiver to the top of the screen..)..