Home Theater PCs: Trendy Cases In Hi-Fi Design

Advantages And Disadvantages

Advantages

• Easy-to-operate home theater software
• Clearly laid out remote control
• Large front display
• Integrated 300 W power supply
• Lots of room in the interior for normal computer hardware

Disadvantages

• Large dimensions - needs lots of space
• 2nd system fan lacking
• No front connectors for USB or Firewire
• External antenna on remote control
• Little room for drives
• Expensive

Slot bracket covers after forceful removal