Thinking of expanding server, looking for a case...

*Daedalus

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Hi all,

Currently I have an ASRock C2750D4I-based build, housed in Silverstone's wonderful DS380.

The CPU in that thing is becoming the limiting factor though, so I'd rather make the jump to something like X99, but with their being only one X99 board out there, and the general limited options, I've started looking at mATX options (or ATX) as well.

Problem is that I can't seem to find a nice server-focused case (probably because "why not rack mount?") that just has a bunch of drives bays in the front, or any hot-swap.

Bear I'm using 5 of the 8 3.5" bays, and 3 of the 4 2.5" ones, so I need quite a few. More than I have currently, for it to even be considered.

Any suggestions welcome.


TL;DR - Looking for an mATX/ATX case for home server. At least 12 HDD bays, preferably without having to buy 3.5->5.25 adapters.
 
Not a bad option, cheers!

Seems a little big though, no? You'd think if 8 bays could fit in an ITX space, 12-ish drives could easily fit in an ATX case without the need for so much extra space. Though I suppose HPTX support is nice...
 
Deep Silence 6 is what I went to after mini itx. Its ridiculously big but works great and I can get 22 3.5 drives into it along with a DVD and few ssds.
 
Now you mention it I actually have an old DS1 sooner place...

I assume you sourced more hard drive cages from somewhere? I went looking for them when I was using that case and couldn't find any.
 
$50 - NZXT Source 210 Elite White with Black Front Trim ATX Case
$39 - SilverStone CFP52B w/ 120mm Fan
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Total: $89 shipped.

Lets you have 12 hard drives.
 
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Now you mention it I actually have an old DS1 sooner place...

I assume you sourced more hard drive cages from somewhere? I went looking for them when I was using that case and couldn't find any.

3 slot internal cage stuck on top of the other internal 3 drive cage, nanoxia sells them
3x5 drive bay in 5.25 slots, istarusa
DVD slim + 3.5 drive bay in 5.25 slot, addonics
Ssd's and double sided foam tape to random spots x2

:)
 
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