Cheap SFF for PVR

[KK]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: coolred<BR>Hey rossman, <BR><BR>SFF generally refers to either mini ITX, or the proprietery(SP?) shuttles and the like. While many mATX cases can be small form factor, such as the antec aria, they are still generally bigger then the shuttles and definately beat out the mini ITX's in the size department.<BR><BR>This may not be accurate, but I guess one way you could look at it is.<BR><BR>ATX=5+ PCI slots<BR>mATX=3 PCI slots<BR>mini ITX I don't know as much about, I think they generall use a riser card and support 2 slots(PCI or AGP)<BR>The shuttles and others like them generally have room enough for 2 cards, again PCI or AGP, soemtimes 2x PCI.

<BR><BR>Thanks for the info.<BR><BR>The Antec Aria is around $86 with free shipping, tempted to buy one.

I went to fry's today for the first time and they had a aria case in there to look at. I'd have to say I was not pleased at all with the looks of it. The SFF boxes look much nicer and sleeker. I was kinda hoping the aria was nicer looking, maybe the next version will be better.

 

[yportne]

Never had one myself, but this case is the best HTPCish case I have found for the price.

 

[Topher]

I have been looking for a good HTPC case as well, although our selection here in Canada isn't as good. The Coolermaster is a nice one, as is the Athenatech, but I also found this case which is a pretty good price and kind of funky looking, but it won't fit into an entertainlment centre as it's over 7" tall.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: yportne
Never had one myself, but this case is the best HTPCish case I have found for the price.

Nice case but shipping is $13.99