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Conclusion:
The Altair A381 is not a case you would buy just to upgrade the housing of an existing PC. It's something that you would purchase with a Media Center PC in mind as the first component and then buy everything else around it. Like I said in the begriming of the review, this case is for a niche market and should be bought only if you plan on building a HTPC, otherwise you will be limited by size constrictions in terms of your ability to upgrade. It is important to stress again that the included power supply will NOT be able to power high end graphics cards and isn't easily upgradable. I wish you good luck in finding a low form factor high end card, as low profile cards are all that this case can support.
For its designed purpose, the case performs magnificently. We need to mention yet again that the look and feel of the Glacialtech Altair places it in the top end of the Media Center case market and we highly reccomend it as an option for your next build. With the Altair 381 completed, from the time you sit down on the couch and turn on the Altair, to the time you are enjoying the latest movie, you never have to touch a mouse or keyboard. Everything you need to complete your movie going experience is handled from the included remote, including turning on and off the Altair. We really enjoyed reviewing this case and building the HTPC. GlacialTech did an excellent job in designing this case and it accomplishes its intended purpose very well. For its design and performance we would like to award it the approved hardware award seal of approval.
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