Finished Looks

Turning the HTPC on for the first time, the noise level is certainly acceptable. In fact, the loudest part was definitely the CPU cooler. Chieftec has chosen the rear fans wisely, as they are very quiet during normal operation, but still push sufficient amounts of air out of the chassis. The A135 450W power supply is the quietest of the bunch - perfect for a HTPC. Thanks to the drop down optical drive bay cover, you won't need to stick anything on your optical drive or remove any of the drive bezel.


The rear holds no surprises, all the connectivity and the power supply are reachable and well seated.