NZXT Duet ATX Home Entertainment HTPC Case with Front USB 2.0, FireWire, and Audio PortsItem#: A406-1076 | Model#: MC-001B
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NZXT Duet Dual Position HTPC Media Case Product Details
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The Duet Classic Series from NZXT
Dual Position Home Entertainment HTPC Case
Some PC cases are made for the workstation. Some are made for your high-tech home theater setup. The Duet was made for both. Introducing the Duet Classic Series, the perfect balance of cooling, design and size. This versatile computer case allows for dual use as a standard tower or a home theater PC. With two standard 80mm fans, your components will stay cool, regardless how you decide to use the case.
Seamless Design of Form and Function
This case is designed for both vertical and horizontal installations. This makes it ideal when trying to reconcile your technical needs with your sense of taste and home décor. The aluminum front panel is sure to match stylishly with any workstation or home theater equipment. This tough, sturdy case will protect a host of compatible components!
Build A PC Capable of Almost Anything
The Duet Classic series supports all video cards less than 8 inches in length. It is ready for USB 2.0, Firewire, Intel HD Audio, and microphone connectivity. Possible drive applications include 2 external 5.25”drives, one external 3.5”drive, and one internal 3.5”drive. It even includes dual-use vents for system cooling or expansion -- either equip with dual 120mm fan capacity or twin hard drives. You don’t want to be stuck with an uninspired case for your top of the line media PC. Get the NZXT Duet Classic.
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Dual Position HTPC Case Install the Duet Classic either standing tall or on its side, now matter how you position it, the Duet Classic is perfect for your multimedia center or workstation. |
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Easy Access Front Panel Connectors Not enough room for peripherals around back? The Duet Classic Series features front accessible connections for truly adaptable compatibility. |
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Stylish Aluminum Front Panel The Duet Classic sports a modern, front panel finished in aluminum that fits seamlessly in any multimedia array. |
A Closer Look
Features
- Supports all Video cards less than 8" in length
- Aluminum plated front panel
- Small and compact design
- Dual positioning, vertical or horizonal depending on home setup
- Two standard 80mm fans
- USB 2.0, FireWire, Intel HD audio and mic support
- Dual use vents for cooling or expandibility, install either dual 120mm fan capability or dual hard drives
Specifications
Computer Case Specifications |
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| Form Factor | ATX HTPC Desktop | ||||||||
| Compatible Motherboards | ATX | ||||||||
| Micro ATX | |||||||||
| Baby AT | |||||||||
| Bezel Type | Aluminum | ||||||||
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| Side Panel Type | Vented | ||||||||
| Power Supply | Not Included | ||||||||
| Material | Steel | ||||||||
| Special Features | Tool-Free Drive Bays | ||||||||
Expansion |
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| External 5.25" Drive Bays | 2 | ||||||||
| External 3.5" Drive Bays | 3 | ||||||||
| Internal 3.5" Drive Bays | 1 | ||||||||
| Expansion Slots | 7 | ||||||||
Media Ports |
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| Front USB Ports | 2 | ||||||||
| Front FireWire Ports | 1 | ||||||||
| Front Audio Ports | 2 | ||||||||
Cooling System |
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| 80mm Fan Ports | 2 | ||||||||
| 80mm Fans Included | 2 | ||||||||
| 120mm Fan Ports | 3 | ||||||||
| 120mm Fans Included | 1 | ||||||||
Dimensions |
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| Depth | 18" | ||||||||
| Width | 18" | ||||||||
| Height | 6" | ||||||||
Customer Reviews
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- 5.0
- Reviewer:
- Lee
- Date:
- Aug 12, 2008
I looked for a long time to find this device: standard MoBo, full ATX PS, full height PCI slots, good number of drive slots, price and appearance for HTPC. Looks great but is a tight fit with everything installed (even using mATX MoBO, no video card but using some IDE devices). Old CD roms are longer and there are collision problems with the MoBo. Make sure you get a quiet CPU fan (PWM), a quite PS and that you can drive the rear fans at less than full speed, as any excessive noise during quiet TV viewing will distract you. Noise and cooling are both better than expected once you get the right components (Ultra LS400 has variable speed fan, motherboard has system fan that adjusts with the heat in the case via bios, old CD is the noisiest component and will be upgraded). The PS at the front, and not used for case cooling is a disadvantage. Great value for money (compares with units up to $150).
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5.0
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- 5.0
- Reviewer:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Jun 02, 2008
Owned this case for a few hours now, and I think it's great! It's very compact, shiny, and streamlined...Msi Full ATX board fit in quite well. Must load the mainboard 1st, then the drives, and Power Supply lastly. The Power LED, and the HDD LED connectors must be reversed in order to work properly (Polarity). This case is a great deal for the price, and looks really good on my stereo rack !!
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3.3
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- 3.0
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- 1.0
- Reviewer:
- Anonymous
- Date:
- Dec 13, 2007
I have performed some pc-modding for fun, but when I was doing this as a gift for someone, this particular case proved to be quite troublesome. If you are going to be building an HTPC computer; make sure you have a Micro-ATX board, with small graphics card (no 8800s or 7950s), and the majority of the PSU's are the same size so that part will be sticking out over the board. Also it is going to be an extemely tight fit especially with all the wiring. You have to hope that the fans in there are cooling all the components with the wiring blocking the air-flow. This HTPC was the biggest of them all, in terms of dimension, to everyone considering this product...just PURCHASE a Micro-tower case (Microfly), and they're cheaper too.
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4.3
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- 4.0
- Reviewer:
- linuxgrrl
- Date:
- Dec 03, 2007
I had never installed a mobo in a case before, so I was pleasantly surprised with how easy this case was for me to work with. It is indeed beautiful and suitable for the living room, not nearly as bulky as some other HTPC cases out there. The instruction manual was clear and the parts seemed reasonably good quality. It does not have extras like tool-free access, but the price is extremely reasonable for what you get. The dual-use fan grille/drive bay is unusual but I think it will keep my system cooler by dispersing the drives around the case, rather than having them all jammed together. Very happy with this purchase.
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Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
Mfg Part No: MC-001B
UPC No: 842431041449
Box Size: ( Length: 20, Width: 8, Depth: 17 )
Shipping Weight: 13.2000 pound(s)
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