So I was at my friend’s house, chillin’ on the couch when he all of a sudden reaches out for the remote to activate his Home Theatre with Microsoft Media Centre running the show. I liked what I saw - record two TV shows at once, clean user interface, ease of use. I’m now inspired to start building my own.

At the foundation of any good PC Home Theatre system is a quality case. He used the Antec Fusion 430. The three main things I liked especially about this case were the sleek silver finish which blended in with the rest of his system; it was deadly quiet; and the connectivity options on front and back.

For anyone looking to start putting their own PC Home Theatre together, I would recommend the Antec Fusion 430.

Features of the Antec Fusion 430 Home Theatre Case:

• Aluminum plate front bezel with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) and Volume Control to work with media center applications.
• Windows MCE & VISTA® compatible IR receiver included for use with remote control
• Triple chamber structure to separate heat and noise of power supply, hard drives and motherboard for cooler and quieter operation
• Quiet high-efficiency 430 Watt ATX12V v2.0 power supply with universal input and active PFC
• Removable HDD brackets with extra soft silicone grommets to reduce vibrational noise
• Advanced cooling system:
  - 2 x sidemounted 120mm TriCool 3-speed fans
• Low profile desktop height to fit in any environment
• 3 Drive Bays
  - Front Accessible: 1 x 5.25″
  - Internal 2 x 3.5″
• 4 Expansion Slots
• Motherboard: Micro ATX form factor (9.6″ x 9.6″)
• Front-mounted ports for easy multimedia connections
  - 2 x USB 2.0
  - 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire® i.Link®
  - Audio In and Out
• Durable 0.8mm cold rolled steel construction
• Unit Dimensions:
  - 5.75″ (H) x 17.5″ (W) x 16.3″ (D)
  - 14.6cm (H) x 44.5cm (W) x 41.4cm (D)
• Package dimensions:
  - 19.5 ” (H) x 8.1″ (W) x 20.1″ (D)
  - 49.5cm (H) x 20.5cm (W) x 51cm (D)
• Weight:
  - Net: 18.7lb / 8.5kg
  - Gross: 21.6lb / 9.8kg

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There are only a couple of brands that I would recommend when it comes to quality PC cases. Antec would be at the top of my list, personally owning 3 or 4 in the last couple of years. Top things to look out for are solid build, fan/cooling extendability, security, accessibility and loads of room for my PC innards!

The Antec Sonata III 500 is a great example of the above. The third chapter in the Quiet Computing story written by Antec—it’s everything you’ve come to expect from the prestigious Sonata line, with even more upgrades and improvements. The Antec Sonata III 500 is whisper quiet when it comes to system noise while the new High Definition front audio ports ensure that your audio will be crystal clear. And the front eSATA connector allows for simple data transfer. It’s all powered by EarthWatts 500 Watt power supply unit (PSU) which is equipped with universal input and Active PFC. This PSU is also 80PLUS® certified making it one of the most efficient PSU’s available. All that means the Sonata III is the perfect combination of style, silence and efficiency.

Features of the Antec Sonata III 500 Mini Tower Case

* Improved overall air intake for better and quieter cooling
* EarthWatts 500 Watt power supply (80 PLUS® certified)
* Front mounted USB, eSATA, HDA & AC’97 Audio In/Out ports
* 9 Drive Bays:
- 3 x 5.25″ external drive bays
- 2 x 3.5″ external drive bays
- 4 x 3.5″ internal drive bays in individual trays with silicone grommets to absorb hard drive vibrations
* Metal double hinge allows the door to open up to 225°
* Cooling System:
- 1 rear 120mm Tricool fan (standard) with 3-speed control to balance quiet with cooling
- 1 front 120mm case fan (optional)
* Built-in washable air filter keeps harmful dust out of your case
* 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability
* Motherboards up to Standard ATX
* Unit dimensions:
- 16.7″ (H) x 8.1″ (W) x 18.2″ (D)
- 42.5cm (H) x 20.6cm (W) x 46.3cm (D)
* Package dimensions:
- 19.5 ” (H) x 10.5″ (W) x 21.5″ (D)
- 49.5cm (H) x 26.67cm (W) x 54.61cm (D)
* Weight:
- Net: 20.2lb / 9.1kg
- Gross: 25.5lb / 11.57kg

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