Conclusion:
HTPC based home theaters have gained momentum in the last year, and many OEMs are selling off the shelf digital media computers for just this purpose. If you're one of those folks who wouldn't dream of passing up the opportunity to create a fully customizable HTPC on their own, this case is for you. It can blend in perfectly with either silver or black components, and provides small details that make it fit in well. Even the feet of this case are identical to higher end components with the band of gold wrapped around a big foot. It's this kind of detail and the simplicity that make the
Cooler Master CM Media 250 a great start to an excellent HTPC.
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PriceGrabber search shows many places selling the
Cooler Master CM Media 250 HTPC case; including Newegg.com ($98.99), ZipZoomFly.com ($94.99), and Mwave.com ($99.00). This is an exceptional price for such a well built, great looking, HTPC case.
I award the Cooler Master CM Media 250 a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and the distinction of being "Highly Recommended" for anyone in the market for a Micro ATX HTPC case.
Final Rating (4.5 out of 5 stars):
Pros:
» Attention to detail
» Plenty of room
» Off the shelf component compatibility
» Price
Cons:
» Wasn't as tool-less as advertised
» A single larger fan would help reduce noise
Special thanks to
Cooler Master for providing the CM Media 250 HTPC Case to Bigbruin.com for review!
