I like the thin itx cases, like the Win k1 I like the silverstone even more, with its industrial design, but it lacks the USB ports. Not too expensive -> around 100 eur/usd, for a case without PSU, or around 200$ for a case with a good (passive) PSU and a motherboard (a barebone). HD-plex and Streac...

I'm looking for a slim and not-too-expensive case to build a HTPC system. My must: blu-ray/dvd slot (rules out all the NUCs), at least one internal 2.5" drive, at least one front USB port. I really like the Streacom FC5 Evo http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/imageview.php?image=49377 , but.. it does NOT...

Thank you for the replies. The HDPLEX is more expensive than I would like but... it is a very nice piece of hardware! I will throw some more budget in and go for it, with a slim BR player, an i3 (a 4330T, if I can get one), 4GB, a nice complete ITX matherboard and a PicoPSU. I already have the SSD a...

Yes, compact and large fan do not usually come together..
For a passive case, I think I would be better off with a i3, right? I would not want to go so "extreme".
I am open to suggestions on cases that acommodate only a slim blu-ray drive however

Hello! I have read articles in silentpc for a long while, and I have assembled silent tower builds before.. ..but now I have a different challenge. Build a quiet HTPC for my living room, to replace my aging blu-ray player. I am particulary stuck with the case. I am planning to get - a Pico/Nano PSU ...