Computers have become less about Word Processing, and more about multimedia over the years. NZXT has moved with the times by creating the Duet. A return to the desktop style case makes it feel at home with the rest of your Multimedia components. Install a TV Tuner card and you have the next level to entertainment technology! The case has a place for two DVD and/or Blu-ray disk drives to accommodate your Video collection, and a 3.5" drive bay for a multi-card reader so your camera and camcorders aren't left out of the mix.
All of which are protected with style and strength by an aluminum door. It also has room for an amazing three hard drives internally for any programs you wish to record, or videos and music you've downloaded or ripped. For added convenience, there are two USB 2.0 ports, two Audio Ports, and a Firewire port up front for easy access, yet protected by an aluminum door. Building a perfect entertainment machine is a hot proposition. To compensate, NZXT has provided two 80mm fans in the rear. Welcome to the future of entertainment.
Store Vertically or HorizontallyThe NZXT DUET SLV HTPC (Home Theatre PC) case can be stored horizontally or vertically and will fit right in with the rest of your home theatre setup.
Flexible Expandability with up to 6 Drive BaysThe NZXT DUET SLV features two external 5.25" drive bays, one external and three or one (with dual 120mm fans) internal 3.5" drive bays for flexible expandability.
Optimum Cooling PerformanceWith two 80mm rear fans and one optional 80mm bottom fan, equip dual additional 120mm fans in two internal 3.5" drive bays for optimized cooling performance.
Convenient Side I/O PanelThe convenient side I/O panel ensures easy access to dual USB 2.0 ports, an IEEE 1394 Firewire port and two Audio & Speaker ports.
Pros: Nice looking and reasonably sturdy.
Cons: Default hard drive location not well ventilated. Weird way to mount the power supply. Finish good but not quite perfect, mine came with a small portion of an edge rough.
Overall Review: The case is about 15 inches tall (or wide, depending how you look at it), not 17.9 as described. This is good because you can display it on its side within the 17 inches default width of most entertainment centers.