Vidabox vCase3 HTPC Case

Fitseries3 · Dec 2, 2009

The vCase3 is a low profile HTPC case aimed at the DIYers out there who want an elegant yet simplistic design to house even the wildest of HTPC systems while not breaking the bank. Today we take a closer look at what the case has to offer.

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Thrackan · Dec 29, 2009

Good review, and it looks like a nice HTPC case! So that's the one you showed and couldn't tell us about yet

MRCL · Dec 29, 2009

Me like. Me like very much. In fact, me get this! ...if it ever will be available here. Which it is not at this time.

MadMan007 · Dec 29, 2009

Looks like a decently thought out straightforward case. Nothing too fancy or wierd just does what a case should do. Except! one thing that is lacking on many cases and especially SFF/HTPC ones that have lots of venting...air filters. Nothing sucks like having a bunch of dust build up in your PC. I think you guys should harp on this a little more, maybe you can influence case designers to include some type of filtering or at least provisions that make it easy to add on.

MRCL · Dec 29, 2009

MadMan007 said:
Looks like a decently thought out straightforward case. Nothing too fancy or wierd just does what a case should do. Except! one thing that is lacking on many cases and especially SFF/HTPC ones that have lots of venting...air filters. Nothing sucks like having a bunch of dust build up in your PC. I think you guys should harp on this a little more, maybe you can influence case designers to include some type of filtering or at least provisions that make it easy to add on.

Get a pantyhose, cut it to size, tape it to the vents, job done in five minutes.

Thrackan · Dec 29, 2009

MRCL said:
Get a pantyhose, cut it to size, tape it to the vents, job done in five minutes.

But, it's five minutes a manufacturer could have done as well.

MRCL · Dec 29, 2009

Thrackan said:
But, it's five minutes a manufacturer could have done as well.

Yes, and a pantyhose costs three bucks, and manufacturers market the revolutionary air filters as an unique feature that is worth paying 25 bucks more.

Thrackan · Dec 29, 2009

MRCL said:
Yes, and a pantyhose costs three bucks, and manufacturers market the revolutionary air filters as an unique feature that is worth paying 25 bucks more.

True, true. Either way, it's something a manufacturer could have done but failed to do.
Plus, the case is pricy enough as it is, I don't think adding a filter would warrant it being priced at $200+...

Not that I don't agree with you about DIY, I love DIY

MRCL · Dec 29, 2009

Thrackan said:
True, true. Either way, it's something a manufacturer could have done but failed to do.
Plus, the case is pricy enough as it is, I don't think adding a filter would warrant it being priced at $200+...

Not that I don't agree with you about DIY, I love DIY

Yes at 200 bucks you'd expect the manufacturer to slap some plastic on the vents... Man I wish this case becomes available here, it would be perfect for me

Fitseries3 · Dec 29, 2009

With the discount coupon code that was given to TPUers the case is only $149 USD

even with filters you still get dust. try changing your furnace filter once a month... that will get rid of alot of dust believe it or not.

twicksisted · Dec 29, 2009

looks quite minimal... reminds me of the lian li media centre case (with rack handles) that i bought a while back only smaller (which trust me is a good thing... that lian li was a supertower lying flat!)... to be honest I think it looks like an old fashioned VCR case... but becuase of that i guess its unobtrusive and will blend in ok.

Steven C · Dec 30, 2009

VidaBox vCase3 chassis

MRCL said:
Me like. Me like very much. In fact, me get this! ...if it ever will be available here. Which it is not at this time.

Hi there,

VidaBox does ship internationally - just add the item to the cart, and you should be able to check out just fine...
Direct link to: vCase3 HTPC / Media Center Chassis

Happy New Year, everyone!

MRCL · Dec 30, 2009

Steven C said:
Hi there,

VidaBox does ship internationally - just add the item to the cart, and you should be able to check out just fine...
Direct link to: vCase3 HTPC / Media Center Chassis

Happy New Year, everyone!

Thanks but 76$ shipping is a bit overwhelming to say the least. I'll wait till its available on this side of the pond :toast:

Fitseries3 · Dec 30, 2009

Thanks Steven for the clarification.

Steven C · Dec 30, 2009

MRCL said:
Thanks but 76$ shipping is a bit overwhelming to say the least. I'll wait till its available on this side of the pond

Hmm.. well, if there is enough of an interest, we may be able to set up some sort of "group buy" thing for you guys in Europe. After all, we do have a main European distributor in Spain for completed systems.. just need to get at least 10 to ideally 15 or more people in on this. (The shipping costs are linear up until about 8-10 units, then the cost savings start coming in - keep in mind that there are VATs, etc. which a bulk shipment can help minimize).

If you're on the other side of the pond and are interested, post here so that we can take a head count, and we'll see what we can do - thanks!

MRCL · Dec 30, 2009

Thanks! I'd be one of those heads. Lets hope there are some more.

Thrackan · Dec 30, 2009

Steven C said:
Hmm.. well, if there is enough of an interest, we may be able to set up some sort of "group buy" thing for you guys in Europe. After all, we do have a main European distributor in Spain for completed systems.. just need to get at least 10 to ideally 15 or more people in on this. (The shipping costs are linear up until about 8-10 units, then the cost savings start coming in - keep in mind that there are VATs, etc. which a bulk shipment can help minimize).

If you're on the other side of the pond and are interested, post here so that we can take a head count, and we'll see what we can do - thanks!

Not personally interested, but seeing this kind of initiative does give me a good feeling with you guys. Thought you'd like to know

BUCK NASTY · Dec 30, 2009

I was interested until I realized the top cover was flimsy(I stack components). Oh well, looks like i'm stuck with my RC 280 for a bit longer.

Fitseries3 · Dec 30, 2009

if you are stacking other thngs like recievers, vcr, dvd player, amps, etc... its fine but i put my 32" tv on it and was worried.

Steven C · Jan 14, 2010

Thanks for the feedback everyone - we'll definitely take this all into consideration for the next model/revision of the chassis.

Keep the thoughts coming! :toast:

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Memory	16GB Kingston Hyper RAM
Video Card(s)	PNY GeForce 580 XLR8
Storage	64GB and 180GB SSDs / 1TB and 2TB HDDs
Display(s)	24" Acer V243W
Case	Fractal Design Define R2, sleeved all I/O cables
Audio Device(s)	onboard
Power Supply	Corsair HX750W modular, sadly only stock sleeving
Software	Win 7 64bit

System Name	Acer Aspire V3-771G-53218G75Maii
Processor	Core i5 3210M (2,5-3,1Ghz)
Memory	8GB DDR3 SODIMM
Video Card(s)	Geforce GT650M
Storage	Samsung 830 256GB - 750GB Toshiba drive
Software	Windows 7 x64 Home Premium (non-acer-bloatware)

System Name	Fractality 1.0
Processor	Intel Core i7-860 @ 3.6GHz
Motherboard	EVGA P55 SLI
Cooling	Prolimatech Megahalems and four Fractal Design 120mm fans, sleeved
Memory	16GB Kingston Hyper RAM
Video Card(s)	PNY GeForce 580 XLR8
Storage	64GB and 180GB SSDs / 1TB and 2TB HDDs
Display(s)	24" Acer V243W
Case	Fractal Design Define R2, sleeved all I/O cables
Audio Device(s)	onboard
Power Supply	Corsair HX750W modular, sadly only stock sleeving
Software	Win 7 64bit

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