Nice to see the case fits a standard ATX power supply - the D-Vine case I bought to build my HTPC in only takes micro-ATX units, which is a bit limiting on my choice of CPU / GPU as there aren't many above mATX PSUs above 300W. If I wanted to go for a 7950GX2 for example, I'd either need to go for an external supply, or break out my modding skillz (which is a bit scary on a £200 case).
Case looks good with some good features although the price difference between the UK and USA is abit unfair. I also agree the remote looks a little disapointing.
Also 1 quick point, how did you fit a 350Gb file on to a 120Gb HD?:)
At least someone admits there mistakes, i quite like the case though think id happily squeeze one under the tv, dont know if the bank account will agree and dont think it will be available hear for a while :(
Looks like a nice case but after reading a review from SilentPCReview i ask myself if it really is that good.
Heres their review: Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air
After all the hastle with the HD160's software, VFD and remore, I really appreciated the HD135's MPlay.. I kinda did like the HD160 more because of it's size, but the software was just a total nightmare. Some sort of combination of those two cases would be optimal for me..
Originally Posted by Andune Looks like a nice case but after reading a review from SilentPCReview i ask myself if it really is that good.
Heres their review: Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air
Originally Posted by Andune Looks like a nice case but after reading a review from SilentPCReview i ask myself if it really is that good.
Heres their review: Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air
Interesting read, shame they are only concentrating on one element of the case; the cooling. On top of the poor choice of hardware they stuck inside. As i said in the review, this case is picky with what you put inside of it.
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Originally Posted by Fly Interesting read, shame they are only concentrating on one element of the case; the cooling. On top of the poor choice of hardware they stuck inside. As i said in the review, this case is picky with what you put inside of it.
Well it is SilentPCReview and they see things from their point of view.
But i have to agree with them that the vents fells a bit too restricted.
I like Zalman and this is a goodlooking case but it feels like hey dont allways think about quiet cooling as much as they should.
Sorry to bump this topic, but I've been looking a bit at HTPC cases and had a question.
Zalman claims, as you mention in your review, that CPU coolers must be 69mm or less to work in this case. Does that appear to be the limit before the cooler hits the top of the case, or the limit before the cooler hits the little plastic fan funnel? In the latter case, how much taller can the cooler be once the fan shroud is removed?
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I do however like the MPlay software. I need to code some new controller software for mine and that looks like a good source of ideas.
Also 1 quick point, how did you fit a 350Gb file on to a 120Gb HD?:)
It looks like a nice case, but as Doug said, shame about the price.
At least someone admits there mistakes, i quite like the case though think id happily squeeze one under the tv, dont know if the bank account will agree and dont think it will be available hear for a while :(
Heres their review:
Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air
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Gosh lets hope not!
Some people would, they are going to be staring at a bezel that says DVD hiding their uber blu-ray drive!
Interesting read, shame they are only concentrating on one element of the case; the cooling. On top of the poor choice of hardware they stuck inside. As i said in the review, this case is picky with what you put inside of it.
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Well it is SilentPCReview and they see things from their point of view.
But i have to agree with them that the vents fells a bit too restricted.
I like Zalman and this is a goodlooking case but it feels like hey dont allways think about quiet cooling as much as they should.
Would really like that to work but i cant find any apps for that.. :(
Zalman claims, as you mention in your review, that CPU coolers must be 69mm or less to work in this case. Does that appear to be the limit before the cooler hits the top of the case, or the limit before the cooler hits the little plastic fan funnel? In the latter case, how much taller can the cooler be once the fan shroud is removed?