The nMediaPC 288 SA case arrived in a pretty simple looking box that seemed to have met a few rough hands along its journey. But hey, what a better way to test how well nMediaPC packages their enclosures, right?
After seeing how the outside of the box looked I was a little hesitant about seeing how the case looked. Upon opening the box we can see that they do a take a great deal of care to ensure that the contents arrive intact. Styrofoam pieces are placed all around and form fitted to the case. Nice try delivery guys, better luck next time.
Here we see the case out of the box and that the case is encapsulated in a layer of bubble wrap which acts as it's last line of defense against dents and scratches that may cause the case to be sent back.
Ah we get to see the case for the first time in all of it glory. Not a bad looking HTPC case if I do say so myself. The case can be had at Newegg for $99.99 USD
The nMediaPC 288 SA enclosure is 17 inches wide, 16 inches deep and stands from a flat surface 5.5 inches and it was about the same size as my older dedicated surround sound system.
Overview
Standard Components Equipped:
- HTPC 288 chassis
- 2 x 60mm silent case fan; 1 x 80mm silent HDD fan
- Air duct - Constant fresh air to CPU and avoid hot air re-circulation
- S/PDIF output jack – onboard S/PDIF output port required
- Microsoft MCE receiver internal USB converter cable
- Microsoft MCE IR receive rack - receiver not included
- Front connectors - onboard connectors required
-- USB 2.0 x 2; IEEE 1394 x 1; Audio Ports x 2
- Tight cables, screws, installation guide
Other Components:
- Micro ATX Motherboard (Intel ViiV or AMD Live ready is recommended) | 
