DimSum is a Mini ITX HTPC

This is another variation on the shoji screen computer case.

A called it DimSum because it is small, and I put tape over all of the LED lights in the system so that it wouldn't glow. Therefore DimSum.

Here is the parts list.

  • Intel Desktop Motherboard LGA1155 DDR3 1600 Thin mini-ITX
  • Intel Core i3-3220T Dual-Core Processor 2.8 Ghz
  • Mushkin Enhanced Chronos Deluxe 1.8" 120GB SATA III
  • Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz Laptop Memory
  • Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter (AE3000)
  • Noctua Low-Profile Quiet CPU Cooler NH-L9I
  • Dell Inspiron Latitude 90W PA-10 AC Adapter

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    The sides and top are made out of rice paper. The CPU runs at 35W and it has an external PSU. So, the only fan inside is the Noctua CPU fan. It is ultra silent

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    Here are the back connectors.

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    It is pretty small.

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    Not much room inside.

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    I velcroed the 1.8" SSD onto the back of the case.

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