Test Setup
Motherboard mounted components
To determine how each of these cases would fare under real-world conditions, we equipped them with standard hardware.
Our test platform for all four HTPC cases
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| Hardware | ||
|---|---|---|
| Motherboard | Gigabyte | GA-8I945GMH-RH |
| CPU | Intel | P4/2.6 GHz |
| CPU Fan | Cooler Master | CM12V |
| Memory | ExceleRAM | EX2-2800Ps, 2x 1 GB, DDR2 |
| Hard Drive | Maxtor | Diamond MAX 10, SATA-II, 300 GB |
| Optical Drive | Gigabyte | GO-D1600D (DVD) |
| PSU | Hiper | High Power 560 Watt |
| Graphics | Gigabyte | GV-RX30128D |
The motherboard can be mounted on the tray with all the other hardware installed.
560-Watt PSU from Hiper
Unneeded cables can be disconnected, freeing up space inside the case.
