Silverstone LC16M-B: Sleek, Massive, Expensive
By
Siggy Moersch,
published on February 22, 2006
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: diy, hd, htpc, extravaganza, part1
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: diy, hd, htpc, extravaganza, part1
Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. 3R Systems HT-1100 Features Lots Of Room Inside
- 3. Side And Interior Views
- 4. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 5. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 6. Antec Overture II-EC: Cheap Looking Exterior
- 7. Side And Interior Views
- 8. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 9. The CoolerMaster CM Media 260's Cramped Space
- 10. Side And Interior Views
- 11. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 12. CoolerMaster CM Media 250: Solid Workmanship
- 13. Side And Interior Views
- 14. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 15. Lian Li PC-880B: Outstanding Workmanship, Minor Flaws
- 16. Side And Interior Views
- 17. nmedia HTPC200: Nice case, unattractive doors
- 18. Side And Interior Views
- 19. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 20. Silverstone LC16M-B: Sleek, Massive, Expensive
- 21. Side And Interior Views
- 22. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 23. The Silverstone Sugo SST-SG01's Unusual Appearance
- 24. Side And Interior Views
- 25. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 26. Thermaltake Bach VB8000BNS: Attractive with Good Expandability
- 27. Side And Interior Views
- 28. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 29. Thermaltake Mozart VC4000SNS: DVD Eject Button Missing
- 30. Side And Interior Views
- 31. Side And Interior Views, Continued
- 32. Thermaltake Rhythm CL-W0042: External Watercooler
- 33. Thermaltake Rhythm CL-W0042, Continued
- 34. Conclusion
20. Silverstone LC16M-B: Sleek, Massive, Expensive
The most expensive case in this review, Silverstone's LC16M-B manages to be both sleek and massive. It looks like a cross between a high-end server and A/V media center, which is not a critique - Silverstone did a great job of bringing the best of these worlds together. The interior is very spacious and can handle up to seven 3.5" drives next to a single 5.25" drive bay. It is a server or is it an HTPC?
The front panel includes a built-in iMon VFD that places an IR receiver next to its two-line display. The bundled iMon software helps turn an HTPC into a multimedia hub, ready for the IR remote control to drive it wherever you want it to go.
| Silverstone LC16B-M | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Silverstone |
| Pricing | $270 |
| Materials | Aluminum / Steel |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 16.7" x 6.7" x 16.7" / 425 x 170 x 425mm |
| Equipment details | |
| Motherboards supported (form factor) | ATX, Micro-ATX |
| Total Slots | 7 |
| PSU Form Factor | ATX |
| 5.25" drive bays | 1 x |
| 3.5" drive bays | 7 x |
| Front connectors | 4 x USB, 1 x 1394, 2 x Audio, Card-Reader |
| Accessories / Retail Packaging | Front VFD display with IR remote control |
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