Installation

    I don't think you can get a much easier install unless you buy a pre-built computer... and shame on you if you do such a horrible thing. There is plenty of room for your hands throughout the case, so there should be no real issues in mounting the hardware. The motherboard, optical drive, and hard disk drive took of all about 15 minutes to install.

Mobo mounted	Hdd installed
Optical drive	Components installed

Final Pics

HTPC Ready

Small and Sleek

   The Silvertstone LC09B fits nice with other home entertainment equipment and is so thin and slim, it'll jam in just about anywhere. The beauty of it though, is even if you have to sit it on top of your current entertainment equipment, it'll still look great due to it's high quality finish.

Conclusion

   The Silverstone LC09B is a full featured case in a small form factor package: containing USB, Firewire, being able to use a full size hard drive and PCI slot -- this is like an all-in-one unit.

  From the black finish and diamond cut edge to the top air vent trimmed in silver, this case won't stick out like a sore thumb in your home theater system. People won't have dumbfounded looks on their face, wondering why you have a computer in your entertainment center. Instead they will ask you what that is and be shocked that you own something this exciting. 

  So no more ugly boxes next to your TV -- just sleek looking cases from Silverstone's Lascala series. This little case will be the perfect addition to anyone wanting to build a true 21st century HTPC.

  One other thing I would like mention: when the case arrived, there was a small issue with the drive bay door. I emailed SilverStonetek about the issue over the weekend and Monday afternoon I got a response. By Tuesday afternoon I had a tracking number for the replacement part. I like customer service like that, and I hope they treat all their customers, new and old, with this type of prompt service.

Pros:

• Nice design

• High Quality Materials

• Lots of room for a mini

• 1 Available PCI slot

• Blends in with home entertainment equipment

Cons:

• Low wattage external PSU

• No instruction manual what-so-ever