CHIEFTEC adds three additions to its HTPC-orientated Hi-Fi Series

CHIEFTEC, the Taiwan-based manufacturer of chassis, has announced three all-aluminium additions to its HTPC range; the HM-01B, HM02-B and HM-03B.

The three new members of its Hi-Fi Series aim to meet the demands of HTPC users and hope to blend right into the living room.

The stack-like chassis, pictured below, offer a near-identical feature set in three different sizes to suit all audiences.

The Hi-Fi series is available in a choice of anodised black or brushed silver finishes, and allows for one 5.25in optical drive, and up to three internal 3.25in drive bays.

There's a front-facing dust cover that reveals a 56-in-1 card reader and USB (x2), FireWire and Audio connectivity. Each chassis is bundled with an iMon VFD and remote control, and features two turning-knobs for volume and general navigation.

The smallest of the trio, the HM-03B, measures a slim 410mm x 440mm x 100mm. Not without compromise, mind you. It'll only allow for low-profile cards and has room for only micro-ATX motherboards.

The mid-sized HM-02B also supports only micro-ATX motherboards but has room for full-height PCI cards. The largest of the three, the HM-01B, will take any standard ATX board.

CHIEFTEC tells us that the HM-01B, HM-02B and HM-03B will be available in Europe as of next week, priced at £199, £169 and £149, respectively. A little more pricey than we'd anticipated, and neither chassis will come bundled with a PSU.

Here's the complete specification:

Official product pages: CHIEFTEC.com