CMetaphor
Quadfather
Seems like every 4th post in this subforum is, so sue me I guess? I like PC builds.
Today's menu (read: help me remember?):
I'm thinking about ditching windows and my current file server case. And I'm trying to remember if there are Any cases out there that once again could meet my strange criteria.
Current case is an old Antec 1200. Why? 5.25" spots. 12x of them to be precise. My problem is trying to find a more modern case that has the same (or more) 5.25" slots. You see, I like my file server to be a workstation, rather than a rack mount (there is literally no place in my home for a full-depth rack anyways). But in spite of that, I like removable drives, individual HDD LEDs, dedicated fans to pull cool air in... I like my (startech? It's certainly not an icydock) hot swap bays. Each is the height of 3x 5.25" slots and fits 4x 3.5" HDDs, and I'd like my next file server to be fit 4x such bays, so math = 12x 5.25" bays or more.
"Next" file server does not mean modern hardware, however, I really don't want to deal with the ancient layout and non-existent cable management of my Antec 1200. Seriously, It's a gross mess of wires bundled on the edge of the motherboard. It's like a 12-15 year old case (? I'm not even sure tbh) and I'd really like to find something better.
For the right, modern case I might consider a but less than 12x bays, so don't be too shy about replying with 1qx case ideas and such. I'll consider them.
Current possibilities:
1) Coolermaster Stacker (Original)? Sorry, Behemoths case is the only one I've ever found, and regardless it is barely more modern and spacious than a 1200. File server ain't getting B's case... so unless someone has an SSI-MEB case laying around somewhere? Didn't think so...
2) CM Cosmos / Cosmos 2 / Cosmos S? I actually have an S, and it has 11x bays. It's a much nicer and more modern case the 1200, and has a nice 200mm side fan and other modern(er) things. Will consider it more seriously if no other options present themselves.
3) Lian Li has some old monsterous cases with plenty of room for wiring. Hell, I nearly bought a used PC-343 (an absolute giant) except the seller wanted 600 shipping and more for the case itself.
4) An old Mountains mods case? Some have the space, but actually just full the spaces with fans. Ye olde days of 120mm led fans everywhere.
5) There are a couple of Xigmateks... I'm reaching here.
... let's be real here. It's a stupid question that I've sortof asked in the past. For some reason all my builds are either huge or SFF.. almost nothing in-between. If you're read this far, thanks btw. Have a dam good day
Today's menu (read: help me remember?):
I'm thinking about ditching windows and my current file server case. And I'm trying to remember if there are Any cases out there that once again could meet my strange criteria.
Current case is an old Antec 1200. Why? 5.25" spots. 12x of them to be precise. My problem is trying to find a more modern case that has the same (or more) 5.25" slots. You see, I like my file server to be a workstation, rather than a rack mount (there is literally no place in my home for a full-depth rack anyways). But in spite of that, I like removable drives, individual HDD LEDs, dedicated fans to pull cool air in... I like my (startech? It's certainly not an icydock) hot swap bays. Each is the height of 3x 5.25" slots and fits 4x 3.5" HDDs, and I'd like my next file server to be fit 4x such bays, so math = 12x 5.25" bays or more.
"Next" file server does not mean modern hardware, however, I really don't want to deal with the ancient layout and non-existent cable management of my Antec 1200. Seriously, It's a gross mess of wires bundled on the edge of the motherboard. It's like a 12-15 year old case (? I'm not even sure tbh) and I'd really like to find something better.
For the right, modern case I might consider a but less than 12x bays, so don't be too shy about replying with 1qx case ideas and such. I'll consider them.
Current possibilities:
1) Coolermaster Stacker (Original)? Sorry, Behemoths case is the only one I've ever found, and regardless it is barely more modern and spacious than a 1200. File server ain't getting B's case... so unless someone has an SSI-MEB case laying around somewhere? Didn't think so...
2) CM Cosmos / Cosmos 2 / Cosmos S? I actually have an S, and it has 11x bays. It's a much nicer and more modern case the 1200, and has a nice 200mm side fan and other modern(er) things. Will consider it more seriously if no other options present themselves.
3) Lian Li has some old monsterous cases with plenty of room for wiring. Hell, I nearly bought a used PC-343 (an absolute giant) except the seller wanted 600 shipping and more for the case itself.
4) An old Mountains mods case? Some have the space, but actually just full the spaces with fans. Ye olde days of 120mm led fans everywhere.
5) There are a couple of Xigmateks... I'm reaching here.
... let's be real here. It's a stupid question that I've sortof asked in the past. For some reason all my builds are either huge or SFF.. almost nothing in-between. If you're read this far, thanks btw. Have a dam good day
