Moneual MonCaso 972S Home Theater PC Case

**Jason**

The MonCaso 972S is something like an all-in-one solution for those looking to build a highly function, extremely attractive HTPC. You not only get a great case with plenty of top-notch features, but you also get a multi-function remote control and an integrated seven inch touchscreen to make interacting with your system enjoyable and convenient. - The Review

Donald · Rated PG Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

Did I miss something? Where are the audio outputs? I assume one needs an audio card of some kind. How does the front volume control whatever sound device is installed?

Murdock[NJLP] · Posted: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:09:17 Post Subject:

Nope, you didn't miss anything. This is just the Home Theater PC case. When I checked out the link, they had pics of the back of the case, and it looks like the sound would come from the on-board sound from the PC motherboard.

That said, this is just the CASE. No motherboard included. So the price of $499 is for the super quiet case (important for a home theater PC) and the 7 inch touch screen! I'm looking for a home theater PC case, but I don't need a touch screen, so this one is out. The associated item at the bottom of the article showed a different case at newegg for just over $100. That is more inline with what I am looking for.

Donald · Rated PG Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 2

I am looking for a box to load 900 CDs worth of MP3 and be able to easily play them on a home audio system. With a decent sound card on a basic mobo and LARGE HD this system is pretty much self-contained. Just what I need. Smile

**Jason** · Posted: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:46:48 Post Subject:

The case comes with the screen, remote, and software... The software interfaces with whatever sound solution you use (onboard or add-in card). I didn't take a picture of it, but check this one out for a better understanding of how the volume control interface can be programmed...

http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Moneual_MONCASO_972/Screen2.JPG

From this review:

http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/Moneual_MONCASO_972/index.shtml

PaulC · Rated PG Joined: 21 Sep 2008 Posts: 1

Quick comment on the review: I'm guessing the 24-pin power cable extension is probably not purely for power. I'm guessing they want access to the PS_ON (power supply on) signal, so that the PC can be turned on via IR command, and +5VSB (5V standby) to keep the IR receiver constantly powered, for the same reason.

-- Paul