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First Tought on the Sunbeam ITX caseSmall computers is the word in today's world. Asus EEE series and MSI:s Wind PC are very common in thin-client business. However it's possible to build your own mini sized computer. Keyparts are mini-itx motherboard and mini-itx case. Today we will take a look at Sunbeamtech's Mini-ITX Acrylic case which is designed for HTPC:s. About Sunbeamtech:
Sunbeam Company, a true art innovator in the field of PC modification and accessories at all aspect, targets on providing the top quality and state of art computer products to high tech PC users. We dedicate outstanding high quality control as our number one priority and deliver the products with the highest level of excellent Performance, as well as the coolest Innovation and an Appearance that draws your attention.
Launched as a promising new company in the field in 2000, Sunbeam Company specialized in developing cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL), and furthermore extended to manufacture various modding equipments. Throughout the years, we now expand our product coverage to provide pioneering and fancy computer application at all aspects, while focusing on, but not limiting to, cooling systems and computer cases. Our mission is to satisfy PC players all over the world who are tired of boring traditional computer impressions and longing for experiencing the excitements of revolutionary hardware designs.
Sunbeam Company has manufacturing factories located in Dongguan City, China. In order to provide exceptional product quality combined with superior customer support, we keep updating and advancing ourselves to meet the diverse changes and increasing market demands. We strive to continue designing and developing ground-breaking, exciting, and appealing products as well as being the one stop resource and solution for all computer enthusiasts seeking to turn their ingenious visions into the coolest and fanciest reality.
More information availabe at www.sunbeamtech.com
Specifications/Features:
Color: Transparent(ACMI-T), UV-Blue(ACMI-HUVB)
Drive Bay: 5.25" Drives Bay x 1, 3.5" Drives Bay x 1( Internal )
Front I/O Port: USB 2.0 x 2 + Speaker + Microphone + eSATA x 1
Weight G.W.: 1.93 kg
Fan: 60mm (Front) x 2
Dimension: 308(L) x 204(W) x 165(H) mm
M/B Type: Mini ITX
Power Supply: Micro ATX 150W or 250W power supply (Optional)
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The case was delivered in black cardboard box with most of the information branded in it. From the box you can see the picture of the case itself and some details, for example if the case is delivered with or without a power supply unit. Inside the box we find the case within foam.
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Inside the box with the case we found a brief manual, some screws and power supply. The power supply unit itself is a addon which may, or may not be found in every model of this case. Also a needed power cord is provided.
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First we take a look at the power supply unit. The power supply is 150W, which should be enough for mini-itx based computers even with core 2 duo cpu. PSU supplies +5V at 9.0A, +3.3V at 7.0A, +12V at 6.0A, -12V at 0.5A and +5VSB at 1.5A. There should be enough connectors for the mini-itx case in the power supply. Our unit provides 24pin ATX, 2x molex, 1x floppy and 2x SATA power connectors. Power supply is cooled with a fan, so this case might not be the ideal one for ultimate silence seekers.
The case itself is a acryllic one. In front of the case we find 2x 60mm fans with blue leds and a slot for 5.25" CD/DVD-drive. The case parts are mostly connected with thumb screws so it should be easy to disassemble the case without using a screw driver.
Back side of the case shows us nothing suprising. A slot for power supply and a space for motherboards IO-bracket. However there is no space for PCI cards in this case which we find quite odd considering the size of the case which is almost as large as a shuttle.
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