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Originally Posted by bella
Belmont,
Do you have any experience with Shaw cases? If not, do a google on "Shaw pc case problems" and see what you find.
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Please remember first that this post was for a 'budget HTPC' :-)
Yes I've used them in a number of AMD and Intel systems and have had no trouble to date. They dont have the finish of an Antec or Silverstone Case but they are quiet and lightweight. The cases themselves are fine and the only problems likely to occur would be from the PSU. Having said all the systems I have built have all been fine. If you read through posts on WP and other forums you will find negatives for anything! My Antec P180B I absolutely love but you will find great reviews and negatives all over the net and that is a $220 case + $150 for the PSU
I wouldnt be expecting the same performance as an Antec SmartPower or NeoHe PSU keep in mind that the newer CPU's in particular the AM2 3600+ low voltage draw less power than older Athlon XP CPU's.
MSY also use these cases as part of their standard systems and would do 100's each week Australia wide.
Please keep in mind this thread is for a 'budget' system as some people would like to play around with a basic HTPC without the $1000+ price tag. The joys of DVD, Xvid, MP3 and Digital TV can be experienced on a low budget :-) with a bit more versatility than an xbox.
Im definately not trying to put across cheap and nasty as my main computer setup is:
E6600
Asus P5B Wifi Deluxe
2GB OCZ 5400 DDR2
2 x 320gb SATA II HDD
2 x Pioneer 111D Burners
Leadtek 256MB 7600GS
DVICO HDTV Tuner
Antec P180b Case
500w NeoHE 500w PSU
But to be honest my:
AMD Athlon XP2600+ does the exact same job in regards my HTPC needs e.g. DVDs, Xvids, HDTV watching and recording and that is in a SHAW Tornado 550w PSU on 24/7.