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Athenatech A3701BB HTPC
$74.00
Released April, 2007
The Pros:Case design matches home stereo equipment. Allows multiple external drives. Enough room inside for a full sized ATX motherboard.
The Cons:Lower fan is noisier than most. Space tends to be fairly tight, need to plan cabling and cooling well. Mounting the hard drives isn't intuitive, takes a little work.
The Athenatech A3701 is an HTPC (home theater PC) case. Like most HTPC cases, it is designed primarily for looks and to fit into a TV stand or cabinet, both physically and aesthetically. The A3701 has space for two full-size optical drives, which helps to differentiate it from other entry-level HTPC cases.
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Aside from the shape and aesthetics, this case does not have any other features to contribute to its function as a media center case. That said, it is an entry-level case, and next to many other HTPC cases it is relatively inexpensive.
Features
- 2x external 5.25" drive bays
- 1x external 3.5" drive bays
- 2x internal 3.5" drive bays
- 7x expansion slots
- optical drive faceplates
- front audio and USB ports
- 2x 80mm rear exhaust fans
- ATX, Micro ATX and Flex ATX form factor compatability
- dimensions: 14 5/8" x 5 1/2" x 17 3/4"
- weight: 16 lbs
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case design matches home stereo equipment
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allows multiple external drives
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enough room inside for a full sized ATX motherboard
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front, top and bottom plates can all be removed for easy access
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lower fan is noisier than most
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space tends to be fairly tight, need to plan cabling and cooling well
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mounting the hard drives isn't intuitive, takes a little work
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