“Since VIA launched their mini ITX platform they have developed somewhat of a cult following. While boards are plentiful, cases are somewhat limited compared to tower cases. There are a few different classes of mini ITX cases available. The first class would be the general plain cases that are small but not the most aesthetically pleasing, such as the Cubid Morex. Then there are the mini ITX cases that try to cram as much into as little space as possible such as the Travla C138. Lastly there’s the usual HTPC class of cases, which we will be looking at today. ”Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
- Thermaltake Tsunami @ Rbmods
- Thermaltake Tsunami Aluminum Case @ 3dgameman
- Kingwin MTX425SW Mutant X @ cluboc
- Global Win YCC-S27 Aluminum Slim Case @ A True Review
- Xoxide Bio-X Case Review at 3DX
- Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Aluminum Case (VA3000BWA) @ Bjorn3D
- Silver Hawk Aluminum Mid-Tower @ overclockersclub
- Silverstone LaScala LC-04 HTPC Case @ silentPCreview
PC Case’s On Diets, & More
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to your PC’s case. Many HTPC’s are set up for mini-ITX, like in todays review. Some, like the LaScala, further down, will fit almost any ATX board. Why don’t you take a look, maybe your next PC can live in your IKEA Home Entertainment Centre … just make sure the PC case isn’t from there!