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GMC AVC-S7
Slim HTPC case
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Jouni 'Jipa' Vasama |
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18.12.2007 |
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GMC
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| Product Group: |
Computer Case |
 In English
 Suomeksi
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Intro
We'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.
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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 )
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Chassis : 430 X 340 X 67mm
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Color
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Silver / Black
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Front panel ports
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IEEE1394 x 1port, USB2.0 x 2port, Audio + MIC port
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Slot type Slim ODD
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DVD Combo
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Form Factor
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Micro ATX(Low Profile) & MoDT Support
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Drive Bay
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1 x 3.5" Internal
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Expansion Slots
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1 Slot(Riser Card - PCI or PCI Express)
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Power Supply
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270 W Micro ATX
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VFD Module
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16 x 2 Character VFD
Jog Button
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Optional
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Remote Control : IrDA Remocon, 16 x 2 VDF Display
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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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Content in english!
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