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IntroWe've already tested quite a few HTPC-cases, but the one we have this time still manages to stand from the crowd. It's a new product in the GMC's Noblesse-series. The difference between this case and all the earlier ones we've reviewed is that this is as slim as possible. All the HTPC-cases so far have had room for full-size PCI-cards, but that's not the case this time. The slim design has also forced the manufacturer to do some other changes to the normal layout. |
AVC-S7
Out of the box it's also easy to see that this isn't your average computer case. The case is very slim, and the dimensions are closer to those of a DVD-player than an average computer case. The front panel is simplified to the extreme and the only visible things are a power button, eject for the DVD-drive and the loading hole for the slot-loading optical drive. Unfortunately GMC has also included an array of symbols to the right-bottom corner. These make the case look even more like a DVD-player, but I have no idea why they are there ruining the outlooks. Besides, things like DTS and Dolby Digital-compability depend on the hardware that's inside, not the case. On a sidenote the case feels surprisingly heavy.
Specifications:
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Dimension ( W x D x H ) |
Chassis : 430 X 340 X 67mm |
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Color |
Silver / Black |
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Front panel ports |
IEEE1394 x 1port, USB2.0 x 2port, Audio + MIC port |
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Slot type Slim ODD |
DVD Combo |
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Form Factor |
Micro ATX(Low Profile) & MoDT Support |
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Drive Bay |
1 x 3.5" Internal |
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Expansion Slots |
1 Slot(Riser Card - PCI or PCI Express) |
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Power Supply |
270 W Micro ATX |
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VFD Module |
16 x 2 Character VFD |
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Optional |
Remote Control : IrDA Remocon, 16 x 2 VDF Display |
Opening the hatch reveals the normal USB, Audio and firewire connections, but also a 2*16 character VFD display, a card reader that reads all the common card types. One can also see the a reset button and a jog dial and couple of buttons that are also found in the remote controller. There are descriptions for all the buttons and connectors on the hatch, which is a nice little feature. If only the hatch was easier to open and the jog dial didn't have so plastic touch, there would be nothing wrong with the front panel.
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