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#1 jmwills

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:46 AM

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811352017 with code EMCYTZ1469

10 x 3.5" bays...wow! That's a big sucker!
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 08:11 AM

http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811352017 with code EMCYTZ1469

10 x 3.5" bays...wow! That's a big sucker!


I think I see Stars down the center (lol -- 2001 A Space Odyssey reference)

Lot's of room for 2.5" drives too and the 5.25's could be converted for even more space. NICE!

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 08:15 AM

The only drawback I saw on some of the feedback was the postioning of the PSU and the ability to reach the upper connectors on the board. I wish they would put the Mid-Arc case on sale. It holds 8x3.5" drives and is really a nice looking case.
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 08:25 AM

The only drawback I saw on some of the feedback was the postioning of the PSU and the ability to reach the upper connectors on the board. I wish they would put the Mid-Arc case on sale. It holds 8x3.5" drives and is really a nice looking case.


Just get some extensions for the connectors.

This would be a nice case for your Ivy Bridge build this summer! :)

WHS-V1: HP EX-487: 4*WD20EARX, Athena AP-MFATX30, 4GB G.Skill, E5200, Stablebit Scanner-|-
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Labs: HP N40L, G.Skill 16GB F3-1333C9D-16GAO, Misc HDD's -|- HP N40L, KingstonECC KVR1333D3E9SK2/16G, CorsairGT60GB, 1xVR, Misc HDD's -|-
S2012DC VM Lab: Lian-Li K9WX, Z77X-UD5H, i7-3770, 32GBG.Skill, 240GBCorsairGT, 2xSamsung840Pro256G, 2xVR's, + Misc HDD's-|-
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 08:35 AM

What was the name of that old TV show? "Eight is Enough"
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 08:40 AM

What was the name of that old TV show? "Eight is Enough"


LOL, I hear ya. I had picked up a K9WXlast Christmas season for $84 w/free shipping that has been patiently waiting for an Ivy Bridge build this summer.

Edited by Joe_Miner, 18 April 2012 - 08:51 AM.

WHS-V1: HP EX-487: 4*WD20EARX, Athena AP-MFATX30, 4GB G.Skill, E5200, Stablebit Scanner-|-
WHS-2011: HP N54L G7, Kingston ECC 8GB KVR1333D3E9SK2/8G, OS: 256GB M4, 5*ST3000DM001, WD PCIe USB3, R640L, Stablebit DrivePool & Scanner -|-
Labs: HP N40L, G.Skill 16GB F3-1333C9D-16GAO, Misc HDD's -|- HP N40L, KingstonECC KVR1333D3E9SK2/16G, CorsairGT60GB, 1xVR, Misc HDD's -|-
S2012DC VM Lab: Lian-Li K9WX, Z77X-UD5H, i7-3770, 32GBG.Skill, 240GBCorsairGT, 2xSamsung840Pro256G, 2xVR's, + Misc HDD's-|-
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 10:01 AM

I picked up this case for my WHS 2011 build and let me tell you it weighs a ton...EMPTY! But what a sweet case. I can't wait to get that build going. Especially since my v1 died this past week-end. Hopefully it just needs an OS re-install.
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 10:39 AM

I picked up this case for my WHS 2011 build and let me tell you it weighs a ton...EMPTY! But what a sweet case. I can't wait to get that build going. Especially since my v1 died this past week-end. Hopefully it just needs an OS re-install.


That case will make for a very nice WHS2011 build. Enjoy!

WHS-V1: HP EX-487: 4*WD20EARX, Athena AP-MFATX30, 4GB G.Skill, E5200, Stablebit Scanner-|-
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Labs: HP N40L, G.Skill 16GB F3-1333C9D-16GAO, Misc HDD's -|- HP N40L, KingstonECC KVR1333D3E9SK2/16G, CorsairGT60GB, 1xVR, Misc HDD's -|-
S2012DC VM Lab: Lian-Li K9WX, Z77X-UD5H, i7-3770, 32GBG.Skill, 240GBCorsairGT, 2xSamsung840Pro256G, 2xVR's, + Misc HDD's-|-
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 11:06 AM

Man, this is a great example of something I don't really need but really want LOL! If this deal was going on when I bought my corsair 400R I would've jumped all over it.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 12:52 PM

Keep your eyes out for a deal on the mid size case. It has gotten some really good reviews in our forums.
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HTPC Build - Silverstone GD05 Case, ASUS P7H55-M PRO, CoolerMaster M600W PSU, Intel i3-530 CPU w/4GB G-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM. OCZ 60GB SSD Drive for the OS with a 120GB WD 2.5" Blue drive for data storage.
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 01:39 PM

Keep your eyes out for a deal on the mid size case. It has gotten some really good reviews in our forums.


I don't know if that was directed at me but I honestly like that size of the case. I only got the 400R due to price. :)

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 04:48 PM

I guess I'm a in a bit of a minority wanting smaller cases. Some of these ones are just huge.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 06:05 PM

If I can start to consolidate physical boxes, this is what it will take. This is where the industry has been heading for a number of years now so the strategy is sound. But with all things, to each his own.
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Posted 18 April 2012 - 06:07 PM

I'm kinda going to opposite direction. It's likely my age. I don't want to be lugging giant server boxes around in 10 years :D

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 06:09 PM

If I am still alive in 10 years....a big computer case will be the least of my worries! :lol:
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HTPC Build - Silverstone GD05 Case, ASUS P7H55-M PRO, CoolerMaster M600W PSU, Intel i3-530 CPU w/4GB G-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM. OCZ 60GB SSD Drive for the OS with a 120GB WD 2.5" Blue drive for data storage.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 07:09 PM

If I am still alive in 10 years....a big computer case will be the least of my worries! :lol:


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Posted 19 April 2012 - 07:56 PM

After this week, just get me to mid-June!
Windows 7 Desktop - Antec 100 Case, Intel D8H67BL, OCZ 550W PSU, Intel i3-530 CPU w/16GB G-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM
Server 2012 - Fractal Arc Midi, CoolerMaster M600 PSU, ASUS P8H67V, Intel i5-2500 CPU w/32GBG-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM, 90 GIG OCZ SSD OS Drive – Roles: Hyper-V (WHS-SharePoint-DC-SQL-Exchange-WSE 2012), Print Server - Rocket RAID 2720 5x2TB
HTPC Build - Silverstone GD05 Case, ASUS P7H55-M PRO, CoolerMaster M600W PSU, Intel i3-530 CPU w/4GB G-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM. OCZ 60GB SSD Drive for the OS with a 120GB WD 2.5" Blue drive for data storage.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 08:44 PM

I'm kinda going to opposite direction. It's likely my age. I don't want to be lugging giant server boxes around in 10 years :D


Rollers work for me.

After this week, just get me to mid-June!


Good target for me too.

WHS-V1: HP EX-487: 4*WD20EARX, Athena AP-MFATX30, 4GB G.Skill, E5200, Stablebit Scanner-|-
WHS-2011: HP N54L G7, Kingston ECC 8GB KVR1333D3E9SK2/8G, OS: 256GB M4, 5*ST3000DM001, WD PCIe USB3, R640L, Stablebit DrivePool & Scanner -|-
Labs: HP N40L, G.Skill 16GB F3-1333C9D-16GAO, Misc HDD's -|- HP N40L, KingstonECC KVR1333D3E9SK2/16G, CorsairGT60GB, 1xVR, Misc HDD's -|-
S2012DC VM Lab: Lian-Li K9WX, Z77X-UD5H, i7-3770, 32GBG.Skill, 240GBCorsairGT, 2xSamsung840Pro256G, 2xVR's, + Misc HDD's-|-
Desktop W8P64: HAF 932,GA-X58A-UD3R,i7-930,12GB,240GB Corsair GS + Misc HDD's,HD5850,Samsung Series9 & 213T+Planar PX2710MW,C920 -|-
HTPC3 W8P64WMC: GD05B, GA-Z68MX-UD2H-B3, i5-2500K, 16GB G.Skill, Corsair GTX 240GB, Crucial M4 256GB , C910, Camtasia-|-
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Posted 20 April 2012 - 12:03 AM

I have the R3 version of this case and its awesome. I love it! I'm considering getting the white one for my main rig, or maybe titanium

BTW the mini define/arc is a waste it's only an inch shorter than the midi arc and the define R3

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Posted 20 April 2012 - 05:07 AM

Any opinion of the Midi-Arc?
Windows 7 Desktop - Antec 100 Case, Intel D8H67BL, OCZ 550W PSU, Intel i3-530 CPU w/16GB G-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM
Server 2012 - Fractal Arc Midi, CoolerMaster M600 PSU, ASUS P8H67V, Intel i5-2500 CPU w/32GBG-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM, 90 GIG OCZ SSD OS Drive – Roles: Hyper-V (WHS-SharePoint-DC-SQL-Exchange-WSE 2012), Print Server - Rocket RAID 2720 5x2TB
HTPC Build - Silverstone GD05 Case, ASUS P7H55-M PRO, CoolerMaster M600W PSU, Intel i3-530 CPU w/4GB G-Skill DDR3 1333 RAM. OCZ 60GB SSD Drive for the OS with a 120GB WD 2.5" Blue drive for data storage.
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