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Our first toughts on the caseHome theater PC cases come in all shapes and sizes, but to look like other pieces of home theater equipment, the case need to be small. But does the small size come with a sacrifice? GMC, a Korean company that makes a wide range of computer cases, sent us one of their popular HTPC cases, the GMC Noblesse AVC-S1. Will this case prove that good things come in small packages? Read on to find out. About GMC:
Check out their website-http://www.gmc.co.kr
GM Corporation Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Seoul, Korea and founded in 1996. The company offers a wide range of PC cases, power supplies, computer peripheral and service to customers worldwide. It is GMC's mission to be the best provider of state-of-the-art products in the global market. By offering superior products and service, the company seeks to share the enjoyable computer life for worldwide end users.
GMC produces middle tower PC cases and HTPC cases (Home Theater PC) which supports mATX form factors. Our HTPC has a fantastic design and functions and supports up to MS Windows VISTA and MCE (Media center Edition).
Specifications:
Model AVC-S1
Dimension ( W x D x H ) Chassis 340 X 395 X 97mm
Carton Box 510 X 450mm X 200mm
Material Front panel Aluminum
Chassis SECC 0.8mm
Color Gold or Silver
Multi Port IEEE1394 x 1port, USB2.0 x 2port, HD Audio + MIC port
Sliding ODD Cover Sliding ODD Cover X 1pcs
Form Factor Micro ATX
Drive Bay 5.25" x 1 (Ext) / 3.5" x 2 ( Int)
Expansion Slots 4 Slots (Low profile type)
Cooling Air Hole for CPU, Air Hole for PCI express
Fan Rear : 40mm X 2
VFD 16 x 2 Character VFD
Manual English edition
Power Supply "TFX 12V, 300W (PFC, 20pin/24pin M/B connector support)"
Optional Remote Controller : IrDA Remocon, 16 x 2 VDF Display
Fan : 40mm Fan
The product:
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The GMC Noblesse AVC-S1 case arrived well-packaged in a sturdy cardboard box. The outside of the case has an understated yet elegant look to it, with a small picture of the case on the front and a small list of specifications.
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Opening up the package, we find the case securely packaged between a custom foam insert and the case bagged in a plastic bag. Removing the contents from the package, we find the case by itself; the accessories nicely packaged in a separate box inside the case.
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The first thing you can't help but notice is the small size of the case; it is almost as thin as a regular DVD player or TIVO. Our review case has a silver tone (it also comes in gold), with a matte color on most of the outside, except for a mirrored finish on the front panel.   Please click on thumbnails to get bigger pictures
To the left of the front panel, there is a small power button, a large volume knob, and an IR sensor for the remote control (more on that in a bit). There is also a small 16x2 character VFD screen that displays text. Below the screen are other functional buttons like up/down/left/right and a MCE button.
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