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Anyone know anything about the Fractal Design Core 1000? I know it's cheap, but it looks nice and should be able to handle all I need. For now that's x1 bluray and x2 HDD (320 GB laptop + 1.5 TB, later just an SSD). Thoughts?

rwpritchett: thanks for the link! That was very helpful to read. Geofelt: I've already bought the motherboard, so I'm stuck with that. Came with a good deal for the RAM. Also, already have the AMD chip too, and don't like the cost of Intel. I know the laptop HDD isn't the best to boot off...

Aristoleian: Thanks with your comments regarding size. That's what I was more concerned about with the Silverstone. But cutting cables on a power supply seems like a VERY bad idea...you'd have electricity going everywhere. RoninTexas: I think I'll be fine with a ~400 watt for now. I don't...

Hi all, I'm currently in the process of building an HTPC and trying to figure out what case to get. I've narrowed it down to the Silverstone ML03b or the Antec Three Hundred. I like the Silverstone for it's size, but worry that it might be hard to fit everything in there. I like the Three...

Here's my build. Currently thinking build a NAS/HTPC, with someday moving parts into a HTPC case (buy an SSD for HTPC and stream from NAS) and using case as NAS (buying new memory/cpu/mb). Thoughts? I have a 1.5 TB drive already on order. Case: APEX TM-524 Black Metal / ABS Micro ATX Tower...

Approximate Purchase Date: Soon. As soon as I can get the best deals, but definitely before end of year. Budget Range: Would like to stay in the range of $300 after rebates System Usage from Most to Least Important: network storage, burn DVDs/Blurays, HTPC Parts Not Required: Monitor, mouse...