Zalman HD135 HTPC Enclosure - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 9th Jan 2007, 07:45

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...35_htpc/1.html

DougEdey · 9th Jan 2007, 07:50

Shame about the price on that. And that remote is fugly as, surprised it doesn't appear to be a WMC one.

I do however like the MPlay software. I need to code some new controller software for mine and that looks like a good source of ideas.

ralph.pickering · 9th Jan 2007, 09:30

Nice to see the case fits a standard ATX power supply - the D-Vine case I bought to build my HTPC in only takes micro-ATX units, which is a bit limiting on my choice of CPU / GPU as there aren't many above mATX PSUs above 300W. If I wanted to go for a 7950GX2 for example, I'd either need to go for an external supply, or break out my modding skillz (which is a bit scary on a £200 case).

DougEdey · 9th Jan 2007, 09:31

It's designed for HTPC, if you're putting a 7950GX2 in it, it's no longer a HTPC.

Prometheus · 9th Jan 2007, 09:37

Case looks good with some good features although the price difference between the UK and USA is abit unfair. I also agree the remote looks a little disapointing.

Also 1 quick point, how did you fit a 350Gb file on to a 120Gb HD?

Tim S · 9th Jan 2007, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prometheus

Also 1 quick point, how did you fit a 350Gb file on to a 120Gb HD?

Using a typo

Mankz · 9th Jan 2007, 10:51

lol.

It looks like a nice case, but as Doug said, shame about the price.

Woodstock · 9th Jan 2007, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim S

Using a typo

At least someone admits there mistakes, i quite like the case though think id happily squeeze one under the tv, dont know if the bank account will agree and dont think it will be available hear for a while

Andune · 9th Jan 2007, 14:41

Looks like a nice case but after reading a review from SilentPCReview i ask myself if it really is that good.
Heres their review:
Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air

Jipa · 9th Jan 2007, 16:49

After all the hastle with the HD160's software, VFD and remore, I really appreciated the HD135's MPlay.. I kinda did like the HD160 more because of it's size, but the software was just a total nightmare. Some sort of combination of those two cases would be optimal for me..

Fly · 9th Jan 2007, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andune

Looks like a nice case but after reading a review from SilentPCReview i ask myself if it really is that good.
Heres their review:
Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air

That link appears dead.

DougEdey · 9th Jan 2007, 17:14

It was working earlier. I looked at it and thought he was a spammer since he linked to another site on his first post.

Fly · 9th Jan 2007, 17:17

shame, would be interesting to see the review.

DougEdey · 9th Jan 2007, 17:19

Sites dead, Google Cache

Fly · 9th Jan 2007, 17:21

yeah, I can only find page one though.

Jipa · 9th Jan 2007, 18:48

Well that's odd. I hope that's just some temporary issue with a server or some update as SPCR is a good site...

Woodstock · 10th Jan 2007, 00:02

just thought id mention the spcr review is back up

HandMadeAndroid · 10th Jan 2007, 00:11

"a purist may be upset that his optical media of choice may be misrepresented."

Gosh lets hope not!

Fly · 10th Jan 2007, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandMadeAndroid

"a purist may be upset that his optical media of choice may be misrepresented."

Gosh lets hope not!

Some people would, they are going to be staring at a bezel that says DVD hiding their uber blu-ray drive!

Fly · 10th Jan 2007, 08:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andune

Looks like a nice case but after reading a review from SilentPCReview i ask myself if it really is that good.
Heres their review:
Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air

Interesting read, shame they are only concentrating on one element of the case; the cooling. On top of the poor choice of hardware they stuck inside. As i said in the review, this case is picky with what you put inside of it.

9th Jan 2007, 07:45	#1
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9th Jan 2007, 07:50	#2
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Shame about the price on that. And that remote is fugly as, surprised it doesn't appear to be a WMC one. I do however like the MPlay software. I need to code some new controller software for mine and that looks like a good source of ideas. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

9th Jan 2007, 09:31	#4
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9th Jan 2007, 09:37	#5
Prometheus Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cheltenham, UK Posts: 197	Case looks good with some good features although the price difference between the UK and USA is abit unfair. I also agree the remote looks a little disapointing. Also 1 quick point, how did you fit a 350Gb file on to a 120Gb HD? __________________ Project: MUSE (may one day get a project thread when i've got time)

9th Jan 2007, 16:49	#10
Jipa Licenced idiot. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 3,062	After all the hastle with the HD160's software, VFD and remore, I really appreciated the HD135's MPlay.. I kinda did like the HD160 more because of it's size, but the software was just a total nightmare. Some sort of combination of those two cases would be optimal for me.. __________________ Abit IP35 - E6750 - 8800GT 1024 MB - 2 GB 800 MHz - enough HDDs - 750 W Silverstone - CM Storm Sniper Asus P5Q-VM - Q9450 - 4 GB - 400 W Silverstone - Fortress FT01 AllTheMods - MetkuMods - LedCalc

9th Jan 2007, 09:30	#3
ralph.pickering Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 321	Nice to see the case fits a standard ATX power supply - the D-Vine case I bought to build my HTPC in only takes micro-ATX units, which is a bit limiting on my choice of CPU / GPU as there aren't many above mATX PSUs above 300W. If I wanted to go for a 7950GX2 for example, I'd either need to go for an external supply, or break out my modding skillz (which is a bit scary on a £200 case).

9th Jan 2007, 14:41	#9
Andune Minimodder Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 29	Looks like a nice case but after reading a review from SilentPCReview i ask myself if it really is that good. Heres their review: Zalman's HD135 HTPC case: Gasping for air

9th Jan 2007, 17:14	#12
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9th Jan 2007, 17:17	#13
Fly inter arma silent leges Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,741	shame, would be interesting to see the review. __________________ "Flying is simple; push on the stick and the houses become bigger, pull back on the stick and houses become smaller, unless you keep pulling in which case the houses will become bigger again..." Disce quasi semper victurus; vive quasi cras moriturus.

9th Jan 2007, 17:19	#14
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9th Jan 2007, 17:21	#15
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9th Jan 2007, 18:48	#16
Jipa Licenced idiot. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 3,062	Well that's odd. I hope that's just some temporary issue with a server or some update as SPCR is a good site... __________________ Abit IP35 - E6750 - 8800GT 1024 MB - 2 GB 800 MHz - enough HDDs - 750 W Silverstone - CM Storm Sniper Asus P5Q-VM - Q9450 - 4 GB - 400 W Silverstone - Fortress FT01 AllTheMods - MetkuMods - LedCalc

10th Jan 2007, 00:02	#17
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10th Jan 2007, 00:11	#18
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