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HEC has designed this compact case specifically for building a Home Theater PC (HTPC) that will run cool and quietly, and blend in with the other components in your entertainment center. The case’s built-in 270-watt power supply will easily meet all your power demands. The front-mounted 80mm fan keeps the air quietly moving and your system cool, and side and top vents passively exhaust heat from the power supply.
The motherboard tray supports Micro ATX boards, and the case is designed with 1 external 5.25" drive bay, 1 external 3.5" drive bays, 1 internal 3.5" drive bays, and 4 expansion slots. Front I/O panel gives you easy access to 2 USB ports and audio jacks. The classic black design makes the 7K09 case a sure fit for your media center.
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Excellent case but beware
- Pros: Great case. Good build. Air flow is ok, but go for low wattage items to keep the thermal total down. Great HTPC case. Inexpensive for what you get.
- Cons: It is tight. I have built over 100 systems and this was a tight fit. I cannot stress the importance of a few things. 1. Remove the front cover to install hard drives before you start ripping the case apart.
2. Install the CD/DVD drive last.
3. IMPORTANT...Use right angle SATA connectors and right angle SATA power connectors. I went on the suggestion of someone else in the reviws and they said a Zalman CNPS 8700 cpu cooler fit fine. It does...if you use 90 degree power and sata connectors. I cannot stress this enough, since trying to fit everything in the case, you can possible crack off a SATA connector either on the motherboard of your hard drive.
Also, use wire wrap to maximize airflow in the case.
Power LED connector was not compatible with my motherboard. Lastly, remove the plastic cpu shroud which is attached to the inside of the removeable cover if you decide to go with the Zalmancooler. It hits the cooler when you reinstall the case.
Temps:
CPU 98 degrees F
Mainboard 88 F
- Other Thoughts: AMD 5600+ 2.9 gig 65W
MSI K9A2GM FIH
2 Gig OCZ2G8002GK (5-5-5-15 1T command rate)
Zalman CNPS 8700
(1) Western Digital 120 Gig SATA 3g
(1) Western Digital 750 Gig SATA 3g
1 Samsung SH-S223F
ASUS ATI HD4550
Adesso WKB-3000UB (Awesome little Keyboard)
Win XP Pro
Great budget HTPC
- Pros: Quiet (my HD DVR from the cable company was louder than this case), well placed yet compact internal layout, efficient cooling, simple case to place in my home theater without looking like a PC. Large power switch fits into the entertainment system nicely.. no fiddling to to turn it on, yet hard to accidentally depress it.
- Cons: Some reviewers say the size is a con. Of course its small, thats the point of a slim Micro ATX case.. So how is that a con?
None.
- Other Thoughts: I liked this case so much that I ordered another for a desktop PC build.
Running this with Mythbuntu, AMD 4000, WD 1TB, and a slimline Nvidia HDMI card for HD playback. Power supply hasnt flinched yet.
| Model | 7K09 |
| Color | Black |
| Case Material | Steel |
| Power Supply | Yes |
| Motherboard Compatibility | Micro ATX |
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Good Quality Low Profile Case
- Pros: The case is very sturdy and the finish is nice. The front panel connections were clearly labeled.
- Cons: None really.
- Other Thoughts: The description does not mention that the 4 expansion slots are for low profile cards. If you were like me and planned on using a full size video card and tv tuner, this case is not for you.
- Pros: Cheap, Quiet, and cool, looks good for HTPC.
- Cons: hard to mount Hard drive.
Lovin It...
- Pros: I waited 6 months before writing a review to see exactly how this case was gonna work out.. it's a nice size, plenty of room, and very quiet. I highly recommend it. Choose your components wisely, just use low power consumption parts & you will be ok
- Cons: As everybody has stated, the only fault is the power supply, but I have had no problems.. but I also stay below the max wattage
- Other Thoughts: Like I said just use low power parts and you will be good
I built this for my 50" plasma 1080p
Intel E6500 2.93ghz, 65watt dual core
ECS G43T-M LGA 775 Intel G43 HDMI Micro ATX Motherboard
SAMSUNG EcoGreen F2 HD103SI 1TB 5400 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
OCZ SLI-Ready Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
| General |
| Brand |
hec |
| Model |
7K09 |
| Spec |
| Type |
Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case |
| Color |
Black |
| Case Material |
0.7mm Thickness SECC |
| Power Supply |
270W |
| Motherboard Compatibility |
Micro ATX |
| Side Window |
No |
| Expansion |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays |
1 |
| External 3.5" Drive Bays |
1 |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays |
1 |
| Expansion Slots |
4 |
| Front Ports |
| Front USB Ports |
Yes |
| Front FireWire Ports |
Yes |
| Front Audio Ports |
Yes |
| Cooling System |
| 80mm Fans |
1 x 80mm front fan |
| Side Air duct |
No |
| Features |
| Features |
One-side-screw-mounted for 5.25" and 3.5" devices
Thumb screws kit for 5.25" & 3.5" devices and upper cover
Thumb screws kit for add-on card installation
Key-lock ring and Kensington lock hole supported
Latch kits on back cover
Intrusion switch supported
Could be vertical stand up as a tower or horizontal desktop
Ready for HEC-270W TFX Power Supply |
| Dimensions&Weight |
| Height |
3.9" |
| Width |
13.8" |
| Depth |
14.5" |
Introduction
HEC has designed this compact case specifically for building a Home Theater PC (HTPC) that will run cool and quietly, and blend in with the other components in your entertainment center. The case’s built-in 270-watt power supply will easily meet all your power demands. The front-mounted 80mm fan keeps the air quietly moving and your system cool, and side and top vents passively exhaust heat from the power supply.
The motherboard tray supports Micro ATX boards, and the case is designed with 1 external 5.25" drive bay, 1 external 3.5" drive bays, 1 internal 3.5" drive bays, and 4 expansion slots. Front I/O panel gives you easy access to 2 USB ports and audio jacks. The classic black design makes the 7K09 case a sure fit for your media center.
Highlights
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Solid Construction
The HEC 7K09 is made from 0.7mm thick SECC steel, providing a solid foundation for your MicroATX system. The included stands allow for vertical placement to save precious space.
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HTPC System with 3 Drive Bays
Featuring one external 5.25" drive bays and two 3.5" drive bays (one internal and one external), the HEC 7K09 provides sufficient expandability as an HTPC (Home Theatre PC) case.
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Efficient Ventilation
The HEC 7K09 features an 80mm front fan, as well as side and top vents for efficient ventilation and effective system cooling.
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Convenient Front I/O Panel
The HEC 7K09 features a convenient front I/O panel for easy access to two USB 2.0, and two audio ports.
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HEC-270FNRX PSU Included
The HEC 7K09 comes with a 270W HEC-270FNRX flex power supply unit to handle all your power needs for a media center system.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | hec |
| Type | Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case |
| Motherboard Compatibility | Micro ATX |
| Case Material | Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 1 |
| External 5.25" Drive Bays | 1 |
| External 3.5" Drive Bays | 1 |
| Expansion Slots | 4 |
| 80mm Fans | 1 |
| Power Supply | Yes |
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Reviewed By: Chrisp on 10/17/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
