Cheap case to hold many drives.

[maxse]

This topic has been taken up by the fine folks in Case Modding and you should visit his [thread=901279]thread[/thread] there to see or contribute to the discussion on this topic. - DL

Hi guys. I am looking to build a file server pc. I am looking at the CM STacker but it is too expensive although u can mod it with the 4in3 cage or something to have it hold 11 drives or something.

I was wondering. Does any1 know any cheaper case that I can get that can hold this many drives? Maybe one or two less is okay. I mean I really dont want to spend $180 on the stacker so if I can get just a cheap full-tower case and witht he help of u guys mod it to hold more dirves that would be awesome. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Dephcon]

well i got an Antec SLK3700, its got 5x3.5 internal and 2x3.5 external so thats seven drives right there. and if you need more then that u can use 5.25->3.5 brackets in the 4x5.25 bays.

Now since i wouldn't trust a 350w psu with that many drives i'd suggest the new SKL3000, its 2/3rd's the price and comes without a psu so u can use whatever you want.