- Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 (LGA1155) Intel Socket H2(LGA1155)
- Intel H61
- 2 x 240Pin DIMM DDR3 1333/1066
- none
Great setup for a HTPC or desktop
04/10/2012
This review is from: BIOSTAR ECO HD61 Intel Socket H2(LGA1155) Intel H61 1 x HDMI Barebone
Pros:
Very nice, sleek black look. It's a perfect HTPC with no annoying or bright LED lights flashing about. Quiet PSU, HDD and optical drive tray is very easy to remove and work with.
Cons:
As others have noted, the dimensions given on the details page is inaccurate. It is closer to 17" x 13", so keep this in mind if you are intending to fit this in a specific space. The cables coming out of the PSU are a mess, but can be handled with enough zip ties.
Overall Review:
Didn't use the stock 80mm fan so I can't comment on how noisy it is, I replaced it with a low RPM quiet fan and the final product is very quiet indeed. Dropped in a celeron g530, maxed out the 8gb of RAM and turned out a speedy, silent and unobtrusive machine.
I'm using this as a desktop, not a HTPC so I haven't used the included remote...still, it's pretty cool to have and I'll probably find use for it in the near future.
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- Anonymous
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