Streacom ST F7CB Alpha HTPC aluminum housing - black [ST-F7CB-ALPHA]

The F7CB Alpha is a housing with compact and clean aesthetics, which also provides the ability to install a larger hard drive and low-profile expansion card. A successful change is that the front USB ports are a priori USB 3.0 ports, but can be connected with an optional accessory on USB 2.0 motherboards.

Here is the Version without slot for an optical drive - for systems with such a drive is also a variant with a corresponding opening available. The Streacom F7CB Alpha fits by its small size ideal into the living room to perfectly complement existing audio equipment. This case is ideal for a lean and flexible home theater solution.

The entire exterior (including the on / off switch) is made of brushed aluminum, it is completely without the use of steel and plastic. In the new alpha version, the housing offers improved sealing surface. For additional cooling an optional installed 92-mm or 80-mm fan can provide, which is used laterally.

The solid aluminum front panel has cutouts for the power button and the two USB 3.0 ports. If the hardware is installed, only very few openings in total. Only at the rear and on the sides of ventilation holes are let. Safe stop is the F7CB Alpha by four round feet. To open the case, at the bottom screws are loosened.

Inside the case is a carrier that accommodates a 2.5 and a 3.5-inch drive. Moreover, nor can one further 3.5 and a 2.5-inch drive to be integrated, to suit the remaining components. In order to decouple the drives are in small grommets. The mainboard including other components such as an optional expansion card is mounted directly to the chassis ground.

In addition, the mini-housing for an IR receiver (sold separately) is prepared, so it can be used perfectly in the living room as a small HTPC. In this case, the F7CB Alpha adds its beautiful appearance perfectly into any interior. To operate a NanoPSU is required (at Caseking available).

The F7CB Alpha allows the use of PCI cards in the low-profile form factor up to a length of 230 mm.

Technical details:

    Dimensions (with feet): 240 x 108 x 250 mm (W x H x D)
    Material: aluminum (4 mm thick)
    Weight: 1,6 kg
    Color: Black
    Drives (optional):
    1x 3.5 inch (internal + 1x 3.5 depending on the components used)
    1x 2.5 inch (internal + 1x 3.5 depending on the components used)
    Fan: 1x 92/80 mm (optional)
    Connectors: 2x USB 3.0 with preparation (cable sold separately)
    Connectors: 2x USB 3.0 with preparation (cable sold separately)
    Motherboard Compatibility: Mini-ITX
    Expansion Slots: 1 (low-profile)
    Maximum CPU cooler height: 55 mm
    Power Supply Support: NanoPSU & AC adapter (not included, sold separately)