Best Case for Server

[John G.]

I'm in the market for a server case and figure if I want some expert opinions on cases, this is the place to be.

My requirements are pretty simple: one, I'm going to need a lot of internal 3.5" drive bays. I'm thinking at least five. More is always good, but not so much so that the case is gargantuan. Two, I'd like it to have clean, simple lines. No waves, no flashy colors, no tacky side-windows.

That's it. I really like the looks and functionality of a lot of Lian Li cases, but I'm wondering if there are other options out there? Lian Li is of course a bit on the pricy side.

Got a favorite case, or even just case manufacturer for such a purpose?

 

[Mohonri]

There's a kinda-looks-like-a-G5 Aluminum case posted in the HotDeals section for $10 + shipping. Has 5 internal 3.5" drives, plus the two externally-accessible 3.5" drives. Doesn't look too bad, but may not be to your taste.

 

[WarLust]

I can't help but recommend my V2000 Lian Li case. I love it, has tons of room for peripherals and wiring, and the separate compartments keep everything neat and cool.

Note: It's a tall case, especially with the aluminum wheels.

 

[travis712]

If price is a big factor, maybe look into the Chieftec dragons.

 

[AreEss]

You want a Chenbro SR107.
The backplane modules are optional. Standard is a 80mm/92mm mounting plate in front of the drives, which is not necessary with the 2x120mm behind them.

It's simple. It's nice. It's extremely well built. Doesn't get much better than the SR107.