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FYI if you are looking to build this out today at newegg it is 214.99 for the case/mb/ram/ps/cpu plus take another $40 off for mail in rebates brings it down to 174.99.

One of the other models is - http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=11585.0

Yes, you could even get a single drive hot-swap bay for it. (like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817990001 ) keep in mind that motherboard combo is limited to 6 drives. (unless i overlooked something) Yes that is true - so I could look for a mb with 5-6 sata and use the add on card.

Thanks for the link - Could you put 7 drives in this case - 7th drive where the cd rom drive goes?

This looks like a good build. Looks like that board is out of stock at alot of places - any recommendations on a replacement?

Yes newegg ...

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If I am looking at this device correctly the one onboard sata can be used for a DVD/Blu Ray Rom drive correct?

I would have to find a 5-6 sata port board if I was to use this the way I want to.

Is that top slot for a cd/dvd rom?

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Ok so what are some suggestions on a build that leaves room for growth if needed. I don't want to go the rack/server style more the PC case style. I just saw some of the Fractal design cases that looked interesting and some newer LiaLan cases.

What is your suggestion on the following - I am thinking of going to unraid - I have 4 drives as right now. two are 1tb and two are 1.5. I would go with the Plus Registration for growth. So this gives 6 drives? Does this 6 drive include the parity and cache drive if you use them? I am just trying to figure out build style.....

I don't recall but can DVD Fab rip to one VOB file like dvd shrink?