The Next Level.
Silverstone’s Stunning LC16M Home Theater Case.
With its gorgeous new Model LC16M, Silverstone redefines the standard for home theater PC enclosures. No HTPC case has ever combined this level of design brilliance with such an abundance of innovative multimedia features. Every single detail of this outstanding case is devoted to taking your entertainment enjoyment to astonishing new levels. Its cooling performance, which includes 2 92mm or 80mm fan slots, dual rear 80mm exhaust fans and a front 80mm fan slot, surpasses most tower cases for next generation processor technology and storage capacity . By combining these new technical advances with traditional HTPC features such as VFD/IR multimedia kit and a clean, functional front fascia, the LC16M is sure to become the premier choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. Brimming with expansion and peripheral opportunities, the Silverstone LC16M offer six internal and two external drive bays, 7 expansion slots, plus front access to four USB 2.0, one IEEE1394, as well as audio and microphone ports. The LC16M boasts superior special design elements geared for silent operation, integrated hotkey and multi-functional know and new Maglev bearing fans. The LC16M also features Silverstone styled buttons and LED, highly polished aluminum function knob and high-end foot stands with rubber fans. This stunning new HTPC case will bring your multimedia entertainment to an astonishing new level. Super value pricing makes this one of the best HTPC deals ever!
Specifications
Compatible Motherboards:
ATX
Micro ATX
Bezel Type:
LED Illuminated
Side Panel Type:
Solid
Material:
Steel
Special Features:
VFD Display
External 5.25" Drive Bays:
1
External 3.5" Drive Bays:
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays:
6
Expansion Slots:
7
Front USB Ports:
4
Front FireWire Ports:
1
Front Audio Ports:
2
90mm Fan Ports:
2
Depth:
16.7"
Width:
16.7"
Height:
7"
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
2.5
Customer Reviews:
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bcsaltchuc on
Jan 18, 2008 Customer Rating:
2.5
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2.0
Performance
2.0
Looks pretty good sitting over my tuner, and there is plenty of room for components inside. The real weakness is the VFD and accompanying iMon software. This software just doesn't work - it crashes all the time. The VFD crashes during power-on. The VFD does not work with media hardly at all .. unless you try to use the unusable iMon media system (I recommend the far superior Windows Media Centre or iTunes). I had no end of trouble with the iMon software ... i desperately wish that someone would write some code to make the VFD work with ANY other media software, then this case would be great!
Another comment: don't bother running a HTPC without a good video card and a LCD true HD TV. The display looks bad on my rear-projection TV.
Assembling Barebones Computer Kits & Computer Cases
Remember when assembling one of our money-saving Barebone Computer Kits, or
installing your existing computer components into a new computer case, you
may have to modify the case to fit your components - This Is Normal!
Cases are designed to hold and accommodate a wide variety of motherboards,
interface cards, connectors, and other components. Because of this,
the case manufacturer designs their cases with easily removable panels to
allow these components to properly fit in the case. All you need to do
is punch them out with a screw driver or fold them over with a pair of
pliers to snap out the metal piece for your exact components. In this
way, you save the cost of assembling your computer, and have the
satisfaction of building your own workstation.
PLEASE NOTE:
Carefully read all documentation BEFORE you start to assemble your Barebones
Kit or add components to a Computer Case. Some components need to be
assembled in a specific order. Also place the components in the case
temporarily to confirm any modifications (punch outs) that need to be made
to fit that component.
Got Enough
Memory? Bet You'll Need More!
Windows Vista and today's software
applications make much greater demands on your system's memory. Adding
peripherals, like webcams, USB hard drives, and complex Internet pages, all
take memory. Watching DVD movies, or watching videos on the web, or
playing PC based games demand increased memory. So take full
advantage of your system's potential, your operating system's enhancement
and entertainment capabilities, and your software's productivity by expanding
your system memory!
The best time to
add more memory is when you buy your system! Get the memory that's
right for your computer, whether laptop, desktop, or All-In-One.
Click Here for our Memory Upgrade Options. »
Shared
Memory? Or Where Did My Memory Go?
Your computer uses memory to run your
Operating System, applications, peripherals, and to generate and display
graphics on your computer monitor. Video memory is a form of RAM, and is
either built into your motherboard; or on a graphics card (video card).
Depending on the motherboard's configuration, and that of the video card (if
separate or built-in to the motherboard), your computer may have to draw on
its own RAM memory to meet its video memory needs. This creates shared
memory, where your computer’s RAM will be shared between its own Processor
(CPU) and its graphics chip.
The result is that some systems will have
shared memory, some will not. If you have 2GB (for example) of system
memory installed, you may notice that your system reports significantly less
memory. This is because your system is using shared memory for your
video.
What can you do about this?
You can actually configure this shared memory through your computer’s BIOS
settings. However, this is a setting best left alone, since it is
typically optimized for display performance, and making changes may impact
display resolutions, and other video capabilities.
The simplest solution is usually to either:
increase your system memory; or to upgrade the video hardware. By
upgrading to a new video card with built-in video memory, then turning off
shared memory, you will free your system to use it's maximum potential
memory, and provide your system with much more robust video features.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
Silverstone LC16B-M Black Home Entertainment Case with Front USB, FireWire and Audio Ports and Remote Control
$269.99
Manufactured by:
SilverStone Technology Warranty provided by:
SilverStone Technology Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
SST-LC16B-M UPC No:
844761002022 Box Size:
( Length:
21, Width:
21, Depth:
11 )
Shipping Weight:
30.0000 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
S35-1096
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