Mini ITX build vs. Micro ATX build
#16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB0IY9v3Hn8
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#17
Thats what I am just watching at the momentLaugh
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#18
look in this item list...
http://www.digitalo.de/search/search.htm...ne&sort=5a
maybe theres a case you'll like
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#19
Thanks for the link
Actually at the moment I tend to go with the Antec Fusion in black. Costs around 130€ which is really expensive but it looks just great. Very hifi-like!Laugh
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#20
if its because of the LCD screen, dont go crazy about it,,,

i have it and i know its not that useful...

remote control is also cheap and not responsive...

no good for controling XBMC,,, only good for POWER ON and OFF....
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#21
If you do go with a mini ITX build like I did, don't make the mistake of getting that Antec case...it's a POS. There are a number of design flaws. Firstly, the motherboard does not fit properly due to a number of plastic tabs where a second fan would be that stick out too far. Once you have removed those tabs, it still isn't really a great fit. It can fit a low profile video card, but the HDMI port will be covered up. Also some of the cables from the PSU are too short. This case is a disaster, avoid. I ended up getting a SUGO instead, very happy with that choice.
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#22
which case exactly Bonzi?
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#23
The Antec ISK 310-150 although I know that there may be different models of this case which are perhaps not as bad as the one that I have.
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#24
yeah i've heard bad things about the version that has the silent 60W PSU....
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#25
Here is another try. This time Mini ITX again because I really like the small form factor at the fact that it is cheaper than the Micro ATXLaugh

Case
Antec ISK 310-150: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...antec.html
Cost: 70€

Motherboard:
ZOTAC GF9300-K-E: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...otac.html
Cost: 90€

CPU
Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5700 Box http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...intel.html
Cost: 50€

RAM:
G.SKill Ripjaws 4GB Kit DDR3 PC3-10666: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...skill.html
Cost: 40€

SSD:
OCZ Onyx 32GB SATA II SSD: http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/Offe...d-ocz.html
Cost: 60€

I still stick to the Antec ISK 210 - 150 even if Bonzi had same bad expericence. I just read some reviews and they were all quite good. And it is much smaller than the SUGO. In my opinion the SUGO looks like a LAN-Party computer and not like a HTPC Smile

So what do you think of my setup?
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#26
that will be a pretty powerfull little Mini ITX build!
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#27
I just ordered it.

Many thanks for your help.

I will keep you updated as soon as i get my deliveryBig Grin
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#28
sweet!!
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