Howdy y'all Im looking for help/suggestions on a case ... these are the requirements: - SHEER quantitiy of 5.25" bays, in fact I dont need a single 3.5" bay at all. This is what I'm runnin now and all its bays (internal and external) are 5.25" http://store.yahoo.com/amamax/prsiatxmualc.html but im outgrowing its cooling capacity. Specifically I think I'm going to be looking at at least 9 such ports: 2xOptical Drive, 2xFan Controller, (2-4)xHDD, 1xMatrixOrbital the more the better however - Aluminum cases are not a requirement and I will just as gladly take a steel one - Windows are not required and in all honesty I'd rather a case without a window since, when I cut my window, I have a specific idea in mind - Must have room available for 2x80mm front fans, 2x80mm rear fans, 2x80mm side fans (different diameters are acceptable however they must be at least 80mm) ... an added bonus for cases with one or more exaust ports available on the top (they must be internal mounts however - i.e., we attatch the fan on the inside side of the top side of the case and have it push air out) - Must come in black or not have too many stupidly small parts to allow me to paint it - Locable is nice, a front door is nice too. - Those fancy front USB ports or front headphone ports are not a requirement - If you can find a case that meets those specs, price is not an issue. Since my requirements ask for both 2x80mm intake fans at at least 7 bays and prolly approaching 9 or 10 bays, I'll definitely be looking at a server tower as opposed to a full tower im running now .... ideas anyone? _X_X_X_X_X_[small]ASUS A7N8X-X, XP2500+ OC'd to XP3200+ Samsung 1024MB, PC2700 480GB [3x160GB, 7200, 8MB] EVGA, GeForce4 Ti4600 128MB Rules and Policies: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487[/small]
Yikes! (LOL) Praetor we are lucky you are not a Car-Guy, you would achieve 1KM/L and 600BHP, and have very noisy exhaust pipes... I have never built a rig like you describe, but I bet the electric will flicker for a block in each direction when you switch it on. Yes keep fans inside so it will not lift-off like a Sikorsky! But seriously I wish I had 1000 computer clients like you. Closest thing I have used is Acer HX08 Full Tower case, very big and only $100 Canadian bucks. Thank you for your help on AfterDawn and I will keep my eyes open for you. Regards _X_X_X_X_X_[small]IT Technician BSc MCSA XP2500+Barton 512MB PC3200[/small]
LOL I just want a pretty good machine (not neccesarily top of the line but competitive you know?) -- but it has to reflect its power Wild animals roar -- my computer, well... it doesnt roar but you get the idea I saw a case like that a couple years ago but i cant rmemver anymore Got a link/pic? _X_X_X_X_X_[small]ASUS A7N8X-X, XP2500+ OC'd to XP3200+ Samsung 1024MB, PC2700 480GB [3x160GB, 7200, 8MB] EVGA, GeForce4 Ti4600 128MB Rules and Policies: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487[/small]
Ok Praetor.... I think first of all u need 2 invest in more cooling to stop that RAM overheating.. im still recovering from the burn marks... lmfao ;-) 1. http://www.directron.com/7200b.html 12x 5.25, 3x 3.5 (not sure bout fan space) 2. http://www.rackmountmart.com/html/srCase.htm There is a few on that page. If i find anymore ill add to this. Regards CoZZa _X_X_X_X_X_[small][/small]
Oh god thank you!!! LOL I've got the active cooling setup on the memory now so its not a problem ... *runs off to check out cases* I wonder what those two side fans are supposed to cool....the CPU and friggen power supply? Im not looking forward to cutting steel but I can live with that ... It would have to be AT LEAST the 12x5.25" model since it doesnt come with 2x80mm intake fan slots and even that might not be enough _X_X_X_X_X_[small]ASUS A7N8X-X, XP2500+ OC'd to XP3200+ Samsung 1024MB, PC2700 480GB [3x160GB, 7200, 8MB] EVGA, GeForce4 Ti4600 128MB Rules and Policies: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487[/small]
heheh, You and ur comptuer Praetor... lol They are the ones i found, there was heaps with 6x 5.25 bays, but not 9+ lol. Looks like the PowerSupply is down the bottom, not the top.... Regards CoZZa _ _X_X_X_X_X_[small][/small]
Thats the first server tower ive seen like that -- and backwards indeed to let the hot PSU leak heat up towards the mobo and chips!
lmfao, must of been a backwards kind of person, maybe they turned the case upside down and put it on its side, then i dont know wat they done... lol Yo Praetor, y aint u been comin on IRC l8ly man ? Regards CoZZa
LOL cuz I keep getting my arse dragged away from my beloved computer to restaurants, movies and parks ... geez all this fresh air and sunlight are gonna kill me! lol And if you've not noticed, I've been trying to build up the Other PC Hardware section _X_X_X_X_X_[small]ASUS A7N8X-X, XP2500+ OC'd to XP3200+ Samsung 1024MB, PC2700 480GB [3x160GB, 7200, 8MB] EVGA, GeForce4 Ti4600 128MB Rules and Policies: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487[/small]
Ahhh ok, fair enough man. I think im gonna hang out in this part of the forum aswell Sunlight... NOOOOOOO, Fresh Air... NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Joking.... Regards CoZZa
Lmfao.... well stop getting fresh air, and sunlight and come back on IRC... , even though my burn marks from you are just healing... lol *gets back on topic* i think... lol Regards CoZZa
Wow, some nice cases there; big and beautiful (like my lady). Not much info but there ya go, from my local shop www.pccanada.com Hey Aussie dollar and Canadian are just about exact, so you guys can take a look at Premier if only FYI. Praetor make sure and post a photo of the rig (before takeoff) lol Regards _X_X_X_X_X_[small]IT Technician BSc MCSA XP2500+Barton 512MB PC3200[/small]
Yo The_OGS, that only has 5 5.25 bays...:-( Yea i expect a few pics added here aswell Praetor... Regards CoZZa _X_X_X_X_X_[small][/small]
Yes, no photo, cork suction. (There we go - no spaces, that's the trick) Thought I did it right the first time but the Indy500 is on and race-girlies were distracting me... What the heck is P gonna do with >5 bays 5.25"? He wants no 3.5" so he will prob use them for HDs? I require only one 5.25 for my combo-drive. I know, I know, Vanilla (yes my server is beige) You guys are gonna be a good influence on me, I might build a killer Tower myself. Regards _X_X_X_X_X_[small]IT Technician BSc MCSA XP2500+Barton 512MB PC3200[/small]
Im using all 4 5.25 bays in my current tower... DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, CD-RW, Mobile HDD Rack, then im using 2 3.5 bays for 120G HDD and 3 1/2" FDD.. Plus i should be getting a new 200G hdd in a few months to add when i save some $$$, so really i needa think of starting 2 get a bigger tower aswell.. the only problem is the $$$. Im gonna start modding it up, at current all i have extra to 2x Neon Light case fans, 1 in front, 1 in back. And a semi-window... The sides are neva on it as im always playing around with it http://www.fastrac.net.au/~noel/misc/ (yes i know the picture is crap, it was taken with my webcam...) Regards CoZZa _ _X_X_X_X_X_[small][/small]
I hear ya, but doesn't a DVD burner also burn CDs, and read DVDs? Forget the 5.25" bays, your contollers are getting scarce! Yes, a killa tower; giant Popeye-sized mutha that moves a lotta air - I will post photo's. My Barton is idling at 51 Celsius at this moment; goes up to 61-62 when I rip, kinda high eh? (Yikes - Ashley Judd) Later
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