Silverstone mediacenter pc case12/23/2023 ![]() Coming in at less than five liters even with its extended top panel, the Milo 10 is the case for anyone that must have the smallest possible HTPC. Is the InWin CJ712 still a bit too big for you? Maybe you want a portable HTPC that you can carry in a backpack? Say hello to the SilverStone Milo 10. ![]() 1.85 inches (with SSD and HDD bracket standoff).1.22 inches (with SSD + ODD without HDD bracket standoff).However, note that installing a dual-slot GPU will restrict you to slimline 120 mm fans like the Arctic P12 Slim. These may come in handy if your GPU needs some help with cooling. The GPU chamber houses the Node 202’s only two fan mounts, positioned right below the GPU’s heatsink. ![]() Your GPU goes in the other chamber, connected to your motherboard using the included PCIe 3.0 riser cable. You have the main chamber, which houses your CPU, Mini-ITX motherboard, and SFX ( not SFX-L) PSU. The Fractal Design Node 202 makes the most out of its tiny size with a dual-chamber design. However, unlike some smaller HTPC cases, there’s still enough room for a full-sized gaming GPU in the Node 202. At just a shade under 10 liters, it’s small enough to fit almost anywhere in your living room. If you want a small HTPC that still has enough room for gaming-grade hardware, the Fractal Design Node 202 is the case for you. In addition, you’re limited to low-profile expansion cards and have to deal with the power constraints of a Flex ATX PSU. CPU cooler height is quite restrictive at 1.77 inches, for one. Unsurprisingly though, its compact size does come with even more sacrifices. The CJ712 is smaller than most mainstream Mini-ITX cases (including our pick for the best Mini-ITX HTPC case below), making it a great candidate for a compact, low-power HTPC. If all you want is a tiny, no-fuss HTPC for basic media consumption, check out the InWin CJ712. But that extra room will probably be wasted if gaming’s not in your plans. The SilverStone GD06 is a solid option if you want to game with your mATX HTPC rig. Length won’t be an issue for most RTX 3070 variants, but the 4.92-inch height limit means you’ll need a slightly shorter card like the MSI RTX 3070 Ventus 2X OC. GPU height clearance is also slightly restrictive, and you’ll have to check GPU height before committing to a card. But it’s something to bear in mind when choosing a CPU. It’s not a deal-breaker, as 2.75 inches is still enough for a good low-profile cooler like the Scythe Big Shuriken 3. Where the GD09 had enough height for a mid-tier tower cooler and an optical drive, you’ll have to choose one or the other in the GD06. The biggest compromise to the smaller GD06 is the CPU cooler restrictions. It has many similar features: solid intake options, good component compatibility, and an unobtrusive, plain design that won’t attract attention to itself. SilverStone’s GD06 is the smaller brother to our ATX HTPC pick, the SilverStone GD09. Don’t go overboard with your CPU choice, and you’ll be fine. However, testing has shown that a pull configuration is only slightly worse than the standard push (or push/pull) fan setup, so it’s not too bad. You’ll have to use a less-ideal pull configuration on your CPU tower cooler if you want to install one alongside a 5.25” disk drive. There’s room for a standard ATX motherboard, a full-sized two-slot gaming GPU, a decent tower cooler, and a full-size power supply unit. The main benefit of going with a larger HTPC case like the GD09 is that you don’t have too many component size restrictions to worry about. They’re all worth checking out, but we like the GD09 for its reasonable price, component compatibility, and unobtrusive looks. SilverStone has a range of HTPC cases perfect for those of you who want a no-compromises solution perfect for both media viewing and living room gaming. The G3 looks good, but i do not like the huge volume knob or the pointless LED display. The GD09 is quite a bit larger than what it needs to be (i have a server for storing large amounts of data so i have no need for disk space in the case). The ML03 is small and compact, but from what i can gather from reading reviews it will not fit an optical drive and my ATX sized PSU. If i didn't need an optical drive i would probably just get a Dell Optiplex MFF or something similar, but i have plenty of optical media so it is a requirement to have a 5.25" slot. I currently have a HTPC built in a Fractal Design Core 500 case, but i am planning to move the components to a good computer case which is more adapted to the size of a typical TV bench.
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