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[PHT]

 

I think that it would be a good idea to have one place where I (and eventually others) can answer questions about PHT chassis.
Instead of answering individually questions by e-mail – I will answer all questions here.
No other brands here, please.

Regards

[PHT]

How do you like this chassis?
Full aluminum. Dim.: 197x197x80mm.

[babgvant]

I like it.

Am I seeing it correctly that the lid “floats” above the chassis to allow for vertical convection?

[PHT]

Correct.

[PHT]

I received TC3 today.  First impression: Top quality. 
I will test it during the weekend.  I am wonder how is going to work without chassis fans.  I let you know.
Set of pictures is [URL=http://techsupport.perfecthometheater.com//Pictures-7.htm]here[/URL]

[PHT]

I tested this chassis for many hours today.
Mobo: ASRock H81M-ITX
CPU: Intel G3220 3.0GHz
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM
150W Pico PSU
I installed WIN7/32 bit and Prime 95/32 bit and started stress test.

Results:
Ambient temperature – 20 ºC (68 ºF)
CPU temp. – 76 ºC
Motherboard temp. – 51 ºC
CPU Fan – 2340 rpm

[PHT]

Hi Guys. What do you think about medium width chassis?
326 x 290 x 100mm (13 7/8 x 11 1/2 x 4″)

Short pipes available.  More pictures are here.

 

 

 

 

[babgvant]

Is that just ITX (read-good)? I like the look of it, full-size PCIe option (would be a good place to put a Ceton ITV PCIe; heat would rise straight out of the case), potential for dual width dGPU (for those inclined) and the passive HSF. Very clean.

Does it fit a 3.5″ drive?

[PHT]

Motherboard Support: Mini ITX and micro ATX
Hard Drive Bays: 3*2.5′ or 1*2.5’+2*3.5′
Optical Drive Bays: 1*Slim slot loading.

[babgvant]

Do you know why they design cases like this that support mATX (does the market research support it)? You can’t get the full value out of mATX in a chassis like this, and there are intrinsic compromises for designing for both board sizes that ITX users must now live with.

[PHT]

Guys, how do you like this design?
I call this bookshelf computer. You can put it between books because vents are on the top and on the bottom.

Material: All Aluminum
Motherboard Support: Mini ITX
Hard Drive Bays: 1*3.5’+1*2.5′
Optical Drive Bays: 1*Slim slot loading
Dimension: 250*250*160mm(W*D*H)
Available Color: Silver/Black or Customize, Sandblasted finish
USB Ports: 2*USB3.0

[babgvant]

It’s an interesting case for “desktop”, or light server use. Don’t think I’d want to use it as a HTPC though.

[PHT]

I agree with you.  I call this “bookshelf”, but some people may like it as HTPC as well.

Regards

[PHT]

HP4-97 arrived yesterday, so I grabbed FC5, installed ASRock H81M-ITX and checked how new pipes will fit. Look at pictures. CPU socket can be 4÷5 mm closer to wall and it still will be OK. I don’t have ASROCK Z87E-ITX, but looking at pictures it looks to me, that socket on ASROCK Z87E-ITX is closer to motherboard edge, but just a little, so it should be OK – I think. HP4-97 are compatible with FLS-3, FLS-4, FLS-7 and FLS-8.

Just look at pictures, please.

[PHT]

I moved bottom plate close to wall ~6mm (total distance 32mm) and still could put upper bracket with no problem. I think that I can assure you that 33mm from wall is safe. So if the edge of CPU mount is at least 14mm from Motherboard edge – you are OK. (It is 19mm from the Motherboard edge on H81M-ITX)

I hope that my info and pictures are helpful.

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