GMC AVC-S7

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Pros:

Impressive slim HTPC case, iMON VFD 16x2 LCD display, Customized information to be configured via VFD, iMEDIAN media player software, Decent CPU cooling performance, Full size remote control, 1 x full profile PCI card is supported, PSU, slotted typ
Very slim design, Card reader

Cons:

DVD RW should be used to replace DVD combo, Cable management is not easy for such small case, Only single 3.5" HDD is supported, Noisy mechanism ODD drive, Not really cheap
Noisy, Cheap feel of the front panel, VFD embedded too deep

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Last revision on August 16, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Impressive slim HTPC case, iMON VFD 16x2 LCD display, Customized information to be configured via VFD, iMEDIAN media player software, Decent CPU cooling performance, Full size remote control, 1 x full profile PCI card is supported, PSU, slotted typ
Very slim design, Card reader

Reviewers Didn't Like

DVD RW should be used to replace DVD combo, Cable management is not easy for such small case, Only single 3.5" HDD is supported, Noisy mechanism ODD drive, Not really cheap
Noisy, Cheap feel of the front panel, VFD embedded too deep

Expert reviews and ratings

GM Corporation Ltd is a manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Seoul, Korea and founded in 1996. The company offers a wide range of PC cases, power supplies, computer peripheral and service to customers worldwide. It is GMCs mission to be...

By Hardware Bistro on July 14, 2009

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GMCs Noblesse AVC-S7 Home Theater Case is an impressive little barebone kit. It comes with all the accessories you need to create a fully functional slimline home theater PC which integreates seamlessly with your other audio and video equipment. Of...

By OCModShop on December 19, 2007

The GMC AVC-S7 is a rather expensive but interesting product that represents an original platform for building an HTPC. Its exterior is all right and its chassis is good overall. It is slim and disguises as an ordinary DVD player. It has an integrated...

By X-bit Labs on October 04, 2009

GMCAVC-S7MoneualMonCaso 312SilverStoneLC10-EApprox. PriceApprox. $360Approx. $240Approx. $110Dimensions (W x D x H)430 x 340 x 67 mm430 x 380 x 105 mm430 x 170 x 426mmIncluded FansNo Case Fan, CPU Cooler, PSU with integrated CoolerNone2 x 80 mm at...

By Tom's Hardware on October 02, 2009

What We Did LikeThe slim and elegant design of the AVC-S7 may not be unique but GMC is probably the only company which offers such a small case loaded with so many features, including iMon VFD and remote. The AVC-S7 is very small but it can...

By HardwareHeaven on March 24, 2008

I like this product, especially with the Linksys wireless card.? This allowed me to join the AVC S-7 to Small Business Server 2003 domain, access network resources and the internet (YouTube, etc.) from my TV.? Throw in the SyncToy...

By TechwareLabs on March 07, 2008

The AVC-S7 has some major differencies to the HTPC-cases weve tested earlier. This is the first one not to use full-size ATX power supply, which has made it possible to decrease the height of the case significantly. The single card slot is also a...

By Metku.net on December 18, 2007

Der koreanische Hersteller GMC hat nichts mit General Motors zu tun – lediglich der Name beider Marken ist der gleiche. Für diesen Test hat man uns das Noblesse AVC-S7, ein Slim-Line-HTPC-Gehäuse, zur Verfügung gestellt. Eine...

By Tom's Hardware on September 15, 2009

was leider für die meisten HTPC-Lösung seit vielen Jahren gilt: Idee gut, Features gut, Handhabung ok, Details ausbaufähig.[tm], 14.07.2008Diesen Artikel im Forum diskutieren. Vorherige Seite Nächste Seite Kommentare zum Testbericht lesenSocial...

By HardTecs4U on July 14, 2008

Kommen wir zum Schlusssatz. Das GMC AVC-S7 hat einen gigantischen Lieferungsumfang und bringt alles mit was man braucht. Auch die Funktionalität im HTPC Betrieb ist sehr gut. Was wir sehr stark bemängeln ist die Lautstärke des Netzteiles,...

By HotCases on February 13, 2008

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