I just changed out one of my hdds on my WHS and realized that the case is way over crowded. For 250 or less what server case would you recommend?
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My WHS1 Needs A New Case
Started By CablDeViL, Jul 25 2010 03:28 PM
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Posted 25 July 2010 - 03:28 PM
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Posted 25 July 2010 - 05:22 PM
I bought this one a few months ago and I like it.
COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Advanced Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811119216
Plenty of space. Came with 3 very quiet fans.
COOLER MASTER RC-692-KKN2 CM690 II Advanced Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811119216
Plenty of space. Came with 3 very quiet fans.
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Posted 25 July 2010 - 08:37 PM
What size mobo are you running? And how many HDDs?
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Posted 26 July 2010 - 12:45 AM
Here is my two cents. If you have 5 or less drives, get the Lian Li Lancool PC-K7B, good dust filters, good cooling and great prices.
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112154
If you want a case that will hold, 6-10 or more with adapters, here are some good options from the Lian Li that are all under your budget. As I have one similar to these I can vouch for the quality of their cases as well as their cooling designs which is important in a server case. Things like dust filters adds to the experience and they are all very very quiet. I do not get a commission on Lian-Li but there is a reason why I have 8 of them. They are absolutely outstanding.
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112243
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112244
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112224
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112154
If you want a case that will hold, 6-10 or more with adapters, here are some good options from the Lian Li that are all under your budget. As I have one similar to these I can vouch for the quality of their cases as well as their cooling designs which is important in a server case. Things like dust filters adds to the experience and they are all very very quiet. I do not get a commission on Lian-Li but there is a reason why I have 8 of them. They are absolutely outstanding.
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112243
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112244
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112224
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Posted 26 July 2010 - 07:56 AM
I currently have 6 drives in my WHS. So I would like to have a large case. I will check out your suggestion and post. TY
Fill size atx - 6 hdds now
What size mobo are you running? And how many HDDs?
Fill size atx - 6 hdds now
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Posted 26 July 2010 - 08:30 AM
Here is my two cents. If you have 5 or less drives, get the Lian Li Lancool PC-K7B, good dust filters, good cooling and great prices.
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112154
If you want a case that will hold, 6-10 or more with adapters, here are some good options from the Lian Li that are all under your budget. As I have one similar to these I can vouch for the quality of their cases as well as their cooling designs which is important in a server case. Things like dust filters adds to the experience and they are all very very quiet. I do not get a commission on Lian-Li but there is a reason why I have 8 of them. They are absolutely outstanding.
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112243
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112244
http://www.newegg.co...N82E16811112224
Like those suggestions - think its time to pull out my smoking Amex card....
OK just purchased the LIAN LI PC-A70F Black Aluminum ATX Full Tower Computer Case and 2 of the 2tb EARS drives on sale today for $99 thanks for the help. I really need to hide my Credit Cards when I use this forum!
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Posted 26 July 2010 - 01:33 PM
Awesome choice on the case. This is almost identical to mine and I love it. There is even room in 5.25 bay to add an adapter to add three more drives for a total of 13. Room to grow...
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Posted 26 July 2010 - 02:18 PM
Lian Li, Lian Li! That's all I wanted to say. Well, that and the fact that I own 4 Lian Li cases and just love 'em. The way the HDDs can be inserted without tools, and the way I can pull my video card out for testing in another system without tools, is really nice. You get what you pay for. 
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Posted 27 July 2010 - 02:19 AM
Get the Antec P180, wonderful case
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 05:15 PM
Lian Li is not the only case manufacture that provide those features. But than again I only own one Lian Li case which is great although pricey:)Lian Li, Lian Li! That's all I wanted to say. Well, that and the fact that I own 4 Lian Li cases and just love 'em. The way the HDDs can be inserted without tools, and the way I can pull my video card out for testing in another system without tools, is really nice. You get what you pay for.
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 11:15 PM
Lian Li is not the only case manufacture that provide those features. But than again I only own one Lian Li case which is great although pricey:)
You are right they are not the only ones but they are one of the few that adds tooless, anti-vibration/noise and support both 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives. Needless to say I am a Lian Li fan as well.
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Posted 18 November 2010 - 11:24 PM
Another Lian Li fan as well I have 5 right now and have had 6 others. I have owned other cases from Antec, coolermaster, Silverstone, Corsair, etc... build quality and fit n finish is top notch. Lian Li are the only ones I build with right now as I haven't found anything better.
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Posted 30 November 2010 - 12:29 PM
I had the same need. I was initially going to get a rack, but then determined that my rack was only 17" deep, and most racks were 24". I then decided to find a big tower and landed on the Antec DF-85.
This thing is huge and comes with 7 fans. It has slots of 12 3.5" drives as well as 3 5" slots, so I should be good on drive slots. It also has front USB slots as well as a front USB3 and 2.5" SATA drive slot. I really could not think of anything additional that I need, so hopefully it lives up to my expectations.
I am in the process of moving over to this machine for my main server and will be posting about this later. It also looks great...
This thing is huge and comes with 7 fans. It has slots of 12 3.5" drives as well as 3 5" slots, so I should be good on drive slots. It also has front USB slots as well as a front USB3 and 2.5" SATA drive slot. I really could not think of anything additional that I need, so hopefully it lives up to my expectations.
I am in the process of moving over to this machine for my main server and will be posting about this later. It also looks great...
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Posted 30 November 2010 - 01:18 PM
This Cooler Master case should fit your needs and is one heck of a bargain right now.
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