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by maitaijim
Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Silverstone Grandia GD05: A Versatile HTPC Case
Replies: 69
Views: 71378

loefet wrote:I agree with you, this would be the best solution to make the best of the case....

This case would be killer with a Minja...
Hopefully someone from SilverStone is listening.
by maitaijim
Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Silverstone Grandia GD05: A Versatile HTPC Case
Replies: 69
Views: 71378

Yes the case sits flat, no rocking. The motherboard teeter tottered a little as if the center column of standoffs is taller/higher. The standoffs all measured the same length, I'm guessing the bottom metal sheet is slightly off, buckled, warped, whatever. Pointing out once again that the the foot in...
by maitaijim
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Silverstone Grandia GD05: A Versatile HTPC Case
Replies: 69
Views: 71378

The side and bottom intakes are filtered. Check out the manual. GD04 page 27 http://www.silverstonetek.com/downloads/Manual/case/Multi-GD04-Manual.pdf GD05 page 23 http://www.silverstonetek.com/downloads/Manual/case/Multi-GD05-Manual.pdf Just wondering, are the side intakes filtered? I skimmed the a...
by maitaijim
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Silverstone Grandia GD05: A Versatile HTPC Case
Replies: 69
Views: 71378

Thanks for the input but totally not the issue. Only one extra mounting post was needed to match my motherboard, the remaining seven are factory installed. and you are correct, "standoff mounting posts for the motherboard should never be uneven" and expansion slot covers shouldn't get in the way of ...
by maitaijim
Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:48 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Silverstone Grandia GD05: A Versatile HTPC Case
Replies: 69
Views: 71378

Just built my first HTPC with a GD04 and overall I like it but had a couple of issues. -The motherboard would not fit until I removed the right vented expansion slot cover (the one furthest from the power supply). I gently "forced" it back in after the motherboard was installed. I checked my motherb...
by maitaijim
Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:08 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Asus P7H55D-M EVO LGA1156 microATX Motherboard
Replies: 26
Views: 17937

Re: My P7H55D-M EVO experience

First, some system particulars: Scythe Big Shuriken on the way but so far stock HSF is not doing too badly. Last but not least: Asus P7H55D-M EVO Is the Scythe Big Shuriken a good fit? Any interference with the RAM slots? I'm putting together my parts list for my first HTPC build and a low profile ...