January 11, 201214 yr the ideal tower case has external 5.25" drive cages top to bottom (i.e. Antec 900). I was reading some articles on SilentPCReview and found a list! brand / model / (5.25 bay count) AeroCool VX/VS-9 Pro Antec 1200 - (12) Antec 900 - (9) AZZA Helios 910 Chieftec Smart WH-01 Coolermaster Centurion 590 - (9) Coolermaster Stacker 810 - (11) Lianli PC-P80 Lianli PC-P50 Lian Li PC-A77FB - (12) Nexus Prominent 9 - (9) NZXT Evo - (9) Sharkoon Rebel 12 Eco / Value Silverstone KL01 & KL02 Silverstone TJ-07 Sunbeam AC9B-T Acrylic Thermaltake V5 - (9) (discontinued) Thermaltake V6 - ( (9 removal of top mount eSata for hotswap bay) XCLIO Nighthawk (9) Xigmatek Utgard CPC-T90DB Xigmatek Utgard Window CPC-T90DB-U02 Xigmatek Elysium Black Server Edition (non window) CCC-HSA0DS-U03 All Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Super Tower Computer Case - (12) Xigmatek Elysium Black CCC-HSA0DS-U01 All Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Super Tower Computer Case - (12) Xigmatek Elysium Silver CCC-HSA0DS-U02 Black / Silver Aluminum / Steel ATX Super Tower Computer Case - $220 + shipping Zalman MS1000 Zalman Z7 Plus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hopefully this will help some new members find their cases for builds. I myself spent a few days looking at cases, this should speed things up a bit cheers! MOD EDIT: added the AZZA Helios 910 and Nexus Prominent 9 to the list EDIT (01/11/12): added CM 810 and a note in brackets for count (xx) = 5.25" drive bay count. EDIT (01/12/12): added Xigmatek cases (12 bays) with pics/links.
January 11, 201214 yr I'll add the Nexus Prominent 9 to this list. was editing while you where typing
January 11, 201214 yr This should probably be in the Wiki with a link back to this thread for discussion.
January 12, 201214 yr Author I added a couple new Xigmatech cases I saw over in the enclosures thread. I thought maybe including the pictures would be nice too. would updating the rest of the list w/ pictures be a good idea?
January 13, 201214 yr Nice hexen! I added a couple of my favorites as well. I'll keep working on this later (adding pics, etc.). By the way, just yesterday I updated this section of my Prototypes blog with some new cases, such as the Utgard Window (the original has been discontinued).
January 17, 201214 yr Is there any low cost cases under $50? I don't need anything fancy.. If anyone knows of any new or used please PM me.
January 17, 201214 yr Is there any low cost cases under $50? I don't need anything fancy.. If anyone knows of any new or used please PM me. There use to be, the CollerMaster 590 (what a great case, simple sturdy and nothing fancy) but that case has been discontinued.
January 18, 201214 yr Is there any low cost cases under $50? I don't need anything fancy.. If anyone knows of any new or used please PM me. XCLIO Nighthawk $44.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103030
January 18, 201214 yr Is there any low cost cases under $50? I don't need anything fancy.. If anyone knows of any new or used please PM me. XCLIO Nighthawk $44.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811103030 This looks like what I'm looking for. Is the case good? Can I install 4 in 3 or 5 in 3 cages in this case?
January 23, 201214 yr 4-in-3s you'll be able to install without case modification. For 5-in-3s you'll need to flatten or remove the tabs separating each 5.25" bay (in the photos it looks like they might be removable, I'm not sure if that's the case or not).
January 24, 201214 yr 4-in-3s you'll be able to install without case modification. For 5-in-3s you'll need to flatten or remove the tabs separating each 5.25" bay (in the photos it looks like they might be removable, I'm not sure if that's the case or not). Thanks for the reply but since you've talked me into a 9 bay server I won't be needing 4-in-3 cages. I will probably go with this case to save a little money unless you say otherwise.
January 24, 201214 yr ... since you've talked me into a 9 bay server I won't be needing 4-in-3 cages. Not immediately, perhaps - but just think how nice that case would look if filled with a set of three 5-in-3 cages! Aside from that, the practicality of having trays (or even trayless cages) really does simplify drive replacement and upgrades.
February 1, 201214 yr Does anyone have thoughts on this case? The Raidmax Seiran Specs are here: http://www.raidmax.com/chassis/seiran.html
February 24, 201214 yr I finished my build. I high recommend the Xclio Nighthawk case. It has Front and Rear fan controllers and also a front door grille that will keep dust out. I didn't even know about the door until I opened the box. Very happy with this case. Here are a couple pics.
March 15, 201214 yr Does anyone have thoughts on this case? The Raidmax Seiran Specs are here: http://www.raidmax.com/chassis/seiran.html That's a nice case. I like it.
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