HTPC Case <$150

[Silverforumsurfer]

I'm looking for a compactish case for my HTPC, is there any that look nice and have integrated IR receiver?

Hopefully one that's compatible with http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/273091-31-htpc-comskip

 

[shortstuff_mt]

You'll have more HTPC case options if you swap out your motherboard for the micro-ATX version.

GIGABYTE GA-MA785GM-US2H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $79.99

Here's a couple options for cases if you get the micro-ATX motherboard.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=4017&Description=antec%20htpc&name=%24100%20-%20%24200

 

[Silverforumsurfer]

Good point I'll go micro-ATX

 

[Silverforumsurfer]

Any thoughts on Antec NSK1380 ?

 

[shortstuff_mt]

It's a nice case. It doesn't have an integrated IR receiver, which you said you were looking for. It also doesn't cool all that well, but that's not a huge issue with a HTPC. You'll have to decide if the lack of integrated IR receiver, remote control, LCD display, and better cooling make it worth the money saved.