The Decomatic HTPC

[slipperyskip]

Some of you may remember my Unidyne PC project from last year.

The Unidyne PC

I'm at it again. I did the research for my motherboard selection using these forums.

The Decomatic HTPC

The design is pretty tame compared to the Unidyne because it was built for a home theater PC design contest.

The cooling system is interesting (I think). I'll post more pics....errr.....links later.

 

[Zepper]

Looks slick. Did you win?

.bh.

 

[slipperyskip]

Don't know yet.

Here's a couple of photos of the bottom showing the ductwork.

Small Photo

Large Photo

The diagonal support seals the exhaust vent from intake vent.

Small Photo

Large Photo

 

[n7]

Very kewl!

 

[solas989]

THAT looks NICE

It would look great in my home theater as I have wood enclosures around my TV and equipment - one would not even know the HTPC is there!

Excellent work.

So when can I expect to see it on the market

Solas

 

[slipperyskip]

Originally posted by: solas989

So when can I expect to see it on the market

Solas

I don't think you will see it on the market. We'll find out.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: slipperyskip

Originally posted by: solas989

So when can I expect to see it on the market

Solas

I don't think you will see it on the market. We'll find out.

Thanks for the comments.

What are it's specs?

Can we see the insides

 

[slipperyskip]

Here's a few specs.

• Intel Core2Duo T5600 CPU
  2GB Crucial DDR2-667 memory
  nVIDIA 7600 GS video card
  Gigabyte 945GM motherboard
  AverMedia TV tuner card
  160GB SATAII hard drive
  Microsoft infrared remote control
  Slot load DVD burner
  picoPSU 120W power supply

 

[WoodButcher]

Very nice, your quite talented and imaginative, what do you do for a living?
I've had many people ask me to build furniture or cabinets and when they hear the price most run. The detail work is so time consuming for one offs,,,, Even the things I build for myself I try to keep simple.
NICE WORK! I hope to see more.

 

[slipperyskip]

Thanks!

Here is the backdoor shot

31 total number of ports.

Larger version: HERE

 

[slipperyskip]

The Decomatic is competing in the Intel PC Design Contest. It is a People's Choice Award so you can go HERE and vote for your favorite. No registration is required and you could win a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate. Voting continues until April 19th.

"The contest aims to spur industry innovation in new home entertainment PC designs."

 

[f1sh3r]

well done. good luck.

 

[slipperyskip]

Originally posted by: f1sh3r
well done. good luck.

Thanks!

I've got a wordless worklog HERE to go along with this pictureless thread.

 

[slipperyskip]

The "Terminator Head" makes this over-the-top video worth some of the pain.

And then there were two...

Inquirer.net Nice photo!

My Pitch

 

[slipperyskip]

Congratulations to the TriGem Lluon for winning the judged competition. Someone send me a photo.

Congrats to the Asono also.

People's Choice is still on....

Vote for your favorite design...

 

[slipperyskip]

Kinda late but Intel just released some professional photos taken of all the entries in the contest. It is the first time I have seen a few of them.

One is made out of cardboard! Yikes!

Linky

 

[shikhae]

How did you get the expansion cards parallel to the I/O shield?

 

[slipperyskip]

Originally posted by: shikhae
How did you get the expansion cards parallel to the I/O shield?

They are called risers. They are fairly common. Most cases that use this layout come with at least a PCI riser.