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The problem is that the two USB3.0 ports on the side of the case are also part of the storage bracket. Either you live without the ports, or you find a way to attach the ports to the case without them being part of the bracket. When things are not so busy in my life, I plan to do this myself...

I just placed my order!! Website states that it should ship by Aug. 25th. :-)

Thanks comagoosie! I appreciate your reply. I will definitely be on the lookout this week for the pre-order on the unit!

For over a year now I've been trying to buy Pico PSU from HDLEX. Being a 19V unit, it was extremely attractive to me since (like most of you reading this), I have a box full of compatible 19V power bricks which would be perfectly paired with the HDPLEX unit. At first, I was looking at the...

Actually, that's a pretty good price on the setup you've suggested! And the hardware would be perfect for a streaming box! Thanks BonfireOfDreams, your input is exactly what I was looking for! :-)

The problem for both of these options is that the total cost of a functioning system is near or above the cost of the Mini-ITX build. In Canada, i see the DESKMINI A300W at around $244.99...

Here are a couple of pictures of the Mini-ITX build i have at my business. The one I have at home is identical, except that I painted the SSD tray which is visible from the top vents. This is what my friends have asked me to build.

BonfireOfDreams, You're absolutely right! A pre-built would definitely be cheaper! But in this case, I'm building some Mini-ITX boxes for my friends because they like the size and the cool look of mine. ;-) And with two of my friends. they want to build it with me, so it's a also a learning...

Hello fellow SFF builders, I need some input/opinions on that eternal build question: AMD or INTEL for my next budget Mini-ITX build. Just to be clear, I'm putting together a budget build with the sole purpose of using the unit to stream video on a big TV. No gaming, no video/photo editing...

Hi tnysff, Sorry for the late reply. I'm currently vacationing down in Mexico. ☺ If using the Intel stock fan, you might have problems with the 65mm case. Just buy the Noctua NH-L9i and you'll be fine.

Tnysff, you're right: there are two different models available, one which is 65mm in height, and another which is 80mm in height. I went with the 80mm simply to avoid any clearance issues with the CPU fan. Here is the link...

Hi tnysff, This is the case (RGeek L80) I bought for my very first SFF build. In fact, I was so pleased with it that i've bought a 2nd one that i have waiting on the sidelines, and a 3rd and 4th which are on the way. Here's my story: I decided late last fall to take the plunge and to...