New HTPC Enclosure Ditches Fans in Favor of Heatpipes
Posted 09/02/09 at 03:50:56 PM by Paul Lilly
Case manufacturer HD Plex looks to make noisy HTPC enclosures a thing of the past, as the company just announced a new HTPC case devoid of any fans. Instead, the all-aluminum chassis relies on heatpipes to get the cooling job done.
"We set out to create a family of products that look good when combined with high-end A/V equipment, and are silent and affordable," said Larry Liu, CEO of HD Plex. "We ended up accomplishing our goals. Our new line of H-series HTPC enclosures combine skillful engineering with an eye for minimalism design, heatpipe cooling for silent operation, and all at a price piont competitive with the current market."
HD Plex says its fanless case comes in three different sizes and variations, including mATX (H10), mini-ITX (H5), and the H3, which the company claims is the "smallest ever heatpipe cooled enclosure." All three models include an LGA775 heatsink and heatpipe kit and an anti-vibration mounting kit for 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives, along with an optional chipset cooling kit sold separately.
No word yet on price or availability.

Image Credit: HD Plex
Notice the hole in the back.
Submitted by JohnP on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 2:10pm
There is a large space in the back by the outputs. Another way for heat to escape. That is the nice thing about fanless options, you can leave the top off, drill air holes in the top, remove the back, whatever.
Not bad.I wonder if it comes
Submitted by Caboose on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 2:00pm
Not bad.I wonder if it comes in black..
They should release an AM2 heatsink too
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