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The HEC 7106BB is of great value for people who are trying to build an inexpensive system, or who want to spend more money on the inside. An array of drive bays provides plenty of room for storage. Beige white exterior adds a touch of elegance and overall quality. Side and rear vents ensure better heat dissipation. The HEC 7106BB also features strong central-bridge design. So, build your system and get back in the game with the HEC 7106BB.
Pros: This is, hands down the easiest build I've ever done. All the drive bays are solidly laid out, all the standoffs are easily accessible, and this thing is a brick - you could probably drop it from a 10 story building and have all the components inside still intact. The idea was to take an old Core 2 Duo T6600 build that I didn't have any use for anymore and turn it into a relatively amazing full 1080p HTPC setup. It's primary use is going to be for movies, internet browsing, maybe some light gaming. And this case will make it perfect for sitting on the shelf next to the high-end Yamaha components it will be accompanying.
Cons: This is also, one of the most frustrating builds I've ever done. The HDD is very difficult to access - I had to remove the RAM in order to wedge the drive, and even then my primary HD isn't completely secure. There's only 3 3.5" drive bays and 3 5.25" bays - so don't buy this case if you plan on expanding your HTPC at all. I had to get a full, standard ATX power supply (I chose the Corsair CX430) and it just barely fit - it almost scraped the label and some of the paint off the PSU in the process. There's also a very awkwardly mounted vent that you have to remove in order to access anything.
Overall Review: It'll be interesting to see how this case holds up in the long run, I'm worried about the heat it'll generate due to not having enough (or really any) fans included. And the vents it does have aren't the standard 120, 140, or 200mm size. So hunting for fans on this will be quite the chore. But I hope it will be worth it.