Completed Silverstone LC-11 (Lowprofile HTPC)

[Klept]

MediaPortal Version: Version 0.2.2.0
MediaPortal Skin: Blue Two Wide
Windows Version: Windows XP sp2
CPU Type: Intel Pentium D 3.0ghz
HDD: WD 500gig
Memory: 500MB DDR2
Motherboard: MSI PM8PM-V
Motherboard Chipset: Via
Motherboard Bios: MSI (Latest as of Mar 2007)
Video Card: MSI GeForce 6600GT (AGP 8x)
Video Card Driver: NVIDIA VGA Driver 72.12 for Win XP/2000
Sound Card: Realtek ALC655 6 channel S/W audio codec.
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver: Latest from MSI
1. TV Card: ATI Theater 650 PRO
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T (Dual ATSC, NTSC)
1. TV Card Driver: 6.14.10.231
MPEG2 Video Codec: Nvidia Pure Video
MPEG2 Audio Codec: MPA
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case: Silverstone Tek LC11
Cooling: 6 Internal 20- DB Fans
Power Supply: Modded ThermalTake 430Watt (Modded for Lowprofile case)
Remote: ATI Remote Wonder
TV: LG 42in Plasma TV
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI to HDMI

It's SOOOOO nice to see it all come together and work properly. This is our main TV so I was kinda concerned.

The build went okay, but I learned quickly that stock 300watt PSU wouldn't drive the graphics GPU I needed for OTA HD. You'll Notice I had to retro-fit a normal sized 430Watt PSU into the case. The White module on the case sidewall is actually a RF transmitter for the ambient temprature around the PSU. I talked with the maker of the PSU and they told me the ambient temp of the PSU should not exceed 140f. I never get above 105F.

Anyway - Enjoy, and ask away with any questions. I learned allot going through this thanks to the kick-ass MP community.

[CHli]

Hey man ! Nice work around your LC11 ! Especially with the PSU which is a real limitation in that case. Hope no one has been shocked during the modding process hehe

Have you seen mine ? See ya

[infinityloop]

very, very nice!

maybe you want to add you solution here too?
http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/HomeTheatre_showroom

[Klept]

Originally Posted by CHli

Hey man ! Nice work around your LC11 ! Especially with the PSU which is a real limitation in that case. Hope no one has been shocked during the modding process hehe

Have you seen mine ? See ya

I did get a little shock now and then. Just a reminder to un-plug it 1st.

I LOVE your work on your case. I had checked it out before. I may need to get some specifics on that mod in the future. I'd really like it for temprature monitoring etc..

[Klept]

Originally Posted by infinityloop

very, very nice!

maybe you want to add you solution here too?
http://wiki.team-mediaportal.com/HomeTheatre_showroom

Quite a compliment coming from you Infinity.

I will signup for the wiki and add my "fix" for the LC11 PSU issue there.

Thanks again!

[r8td]

I'm interested on the powersupply fix on this case too. Good job.

[Klept]

Originally Posted by r8td

I'm interested on the powersupply fix on this case too. Good job.

What would you like to know about it? Thanks for the post!

[r8td]

Originally Posted by Klept

What would you like to know about it? Thanks for the post!

What exactly did you do to make it work?

[Klept]

Originally Posted by r8td

What exactly did you do to make it work?

I cut the metal case apart that the PSU came in. I then mounted it to the inside of my HTPC case. Everything is self contained in the PSU, so I didn't have to do much work. I added an internal temp guage which was wireless so I could monitor the ambient temp around the PSU. I spoke with Thermaltake to get the max operating temp range.

[ThaClown]

Does the change of PSU change the noise alot?
I added silent casefans and a silent chip cooler, but im still not really happy with the noise.

Got any advise on wich silent PSU would fit (with or without modding)?
Thanks.