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A
Closer Look:::...
When
it comes to integrating a PC based media centre into your
living room, possibly alongside other hi-fi or media components,
looks become very important and fortunately the LC11 doesn't
disappoint.
Simple, stylish and clean, it's certainly got the credentials
to look at home in any domestic setting, yet there's bound
to be a contingent who would far sooner it looked more technical
or advanced.
Some
people will immediately be turned off this case by the lack
of a second 5.25" external bay which means no add-in
LCD or VFD display options or memory card readers without
some serious modding.
The
entire front fasia is made in aluminium with 0.8mm steel
used for the rest of the construction.
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Case
- Front View
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Round
the back the things look fairly standard with three expansion
slots on offer, all of which can be used as we'll see later.
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Case
- Rear View
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Only
one of the two internal fans is visibe from outside, this
being the fan mounted on the left had side behind a very
open grill that should allow for plenty of unhindered airflow.
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Case
- Left Side View
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The
audio and Firewire connectors on the side of the corner
panel are a nice touch but may be fiddly to use if you keep
the LC11 in a cabinet and can't easily see what you're plugging
where. Though colour-coded it might have been nice to have
the audio jacks labeled too, even if you can't readily see
them.
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Case
- External Connectors
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The
large, square, mesh style vent on the underside is a clue
to the orientation of the motherboard once fitted. Along
the underside of the front panel are a row of nine elongated
air intake holes which allow the case to breath but which
aren't visible from the front.
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Case
- Bottom View
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As
is customary, the feet are circular and silver in colour
with foam pad inserts to stop sliding and marking the surface
beneath, as well as isolating a certain ammount of vibration
from the fans, optical and hard drives.
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Case
Foot Design
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