Friday, May 14, 2010

What HTPC Cases could I get that would work with this PC?

Can I put the following components and put them into a HTPC case?





http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/prodi鈥?/a>





Any recommendations as to what cases would work with this model?What HTPC Cases could I get that would work with this PC?
Most HTPC cases *would* work, but I would instead consider 1 of 2 options.





Option 1: Get a good mid-tower case with silent fans instead.





Option 2: Build your own PC with components that are intended for a silent computing environment and put THEM in an HTPC case.





The reason I don't recommend what you're trying to do is that your components *may* fit into an HTPC case, but they weren't picked for that sort of environment, and thus are likely to run much hotter and die sooner. Getting a tower that has very well designed airflow with big quiet fans is a better option to keep everything cool and quiet as can be.





Option 2 is only if you absolutely require an HTPC case. Again, to do with heat, if you pick components that are designed to work in a close and silent environment, you won't be doing damage to them when they don't get the kind of airflow that cheaper OEM parts need.
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