I'm about to pull the trigger, but I wanted some outside input before I plunk down the cash. I am looking to add another 3 drives to my current home server for more content. My current case (Thermaltake Matrix) has no more room for drives, not to mention its getting cramped (3 hotswap bays + 4 internal drives + floppy + CDROM + everything else makes for a hot crowded mess). So I'm looking to dump this midtower and get a full tower with all the expansion I need. My two thoughts are
Antec 1200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043
or
NZXT WHISPER WHI - 001BK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146051
Ideally I would have liked a Lian Li v2000 or v2100 but can't seem to find one for less then $200.
Basically here are the requirements, at least 8 hard drive bays, under $180, and preferably not too flashy (I love me some blue LEDs and UV cathodes, but I don't want my server to be rice).
Antec 1200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043
or
NZXT WHISPER WHI - 001BK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146051
Ideally I would have liked a Lian Li v2000 or v2100 but can't seem to find one for less then $200.
Basically here are the requirements, at least 8 hard drive bays, under $180, and preferably not too flashy (I love me some blue LEDs and UV cathodes, but I don't want my server to be rice).