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 SunBeamtech Acrylic HTPC chassis review

 By: Hilbert Hagedoorn | Edited by Ant | Published: January 26, 2009  

   


Assembly and installation of the Acrylic HTPC

So guys, our biggest challenge in this review is photography ... how do you photograph something you are not supposed to see, transparent Plexiglas ? Well here's your answer, we opted the UV blue reflective coated version.

SunBeamTech Acrylic HTPC chassis

The HTPC comes as a DIY kit, this is why it can be offered at such a competitive price. And a warning up-front, this is a bit of work.

The SunbeamTech HTPC Acrylic case comes in a slim packaging, with all the components and kit packed together carefully. Each acrylic part is protected by a cloth so you wonft end up with any scratches at a result of transport. Very important, especially with see-through cases like this one. The UV lights would light up each and every scratch. The SunbeamTech Acrylic HTPC has everything you need to build and assemble the chassis. [Ed - Instructions I hope too?] [ Hilbert - Dude, of course]

SunBeamTech Acrylic HTPC chassis

The sheer amount of components is amazing. Front panel connectivity, a manual, PC speaker, screws ... LOTS of them and many many more. Just sort all components out (most of it is labeled according to the manual). So just grab the installation guide and start. Once you start building it makes sense.

SunBeamTech Acrylic HTPC chassis

We start off very simple, by securing two PSU stands on the bottom plate. As you can now see, for the photo-shoot we'll continuously have a UV black light pointed at the chassis. You have no idea it was how silly the photo shoot itself was. But hey, we managed just fine I might add. This case is 100% clear and that poses a challenge. Once done we will prep the motherboard stand offs to the tray section.

  • Thumbscrews holding the panels for easy access
  • The chassis can hold any regular ATX motherboard
  • Four blue LED Fans are included
  • Completely see through from all sides and the material reacts to light
  • Support for up to eight 3,5 drives




 

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