htpc cases
Lian Li PC-V353 HTPC Case
Lian Li hits back with their new HTPC case, the PC-V353. Measuring 288mm x 286mm x 397mm and weighing 4.13kg, this aluminum case supports for micro ATX and mini-ITX motherboards, and features a side-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 1x eSATA and 2x audio ports, one 5.25-inch external drive bay, two 2.5-inch internal drive bays, two 3.5-inch internal drive bays and four expansion slots. The PC-V353 sells for $199. [Lian Li]
Cooltek AH-01 Aluminum HTPC Case
Cooltek has once again expanded its line of HTPC (home theater PC) cases by launching the AH-01 for the European market. This new aluminum case supports for mini-ITX and micro ATX motherboards, and features a (covered) front-placed I/O panel with two USB 2.0 ports and a multi-card reader, one 5.25-inch external drive bay, one 3.5-inch internal drive bay, two 2.5-inch internal drive bays, four expansion slots and has two 80mm fans (one on each side). The AH-01 is now available for purchase in Europe via PC-Cooling GmbH for 159.90 Euro (about $225). [Product Page]
