mr-hexen Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 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. 1 Quote Link to comment
Johnm Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'll add the Nexus Prominent 9 to this list. Quote Link to comment
prostuff1 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I'll add the Nexus Prominent 9 to this list. was editing while you where typing Quote Link to comment
WeeboTech Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 This should probably be in the Wiki with a link back to this thread for discussion. Quote Link to comment
mr-hexen Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 added drive bay count in ( ) beside case name. Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Nice list! Stickied! Quote Link to comment
ashaneil Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Damnit. Where were you when I was researching hardware . Nice find. Quote Link to comment
mr-hexen Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment
WeeboTech Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 I like the idea of links and pics Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 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). Quote Link to comment
dgaschk Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 XCLIO Nighthawk (9) Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 XCLIO Nighthawk (9) Added! Quote Link to comment
Chrisx510 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment
prostuff1 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment
dgaschk Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment
Chrisx510 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 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). Quote Link to comment
Chrisx510 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment
PeterB Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 ... 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. Quote Link to comment
unSANe Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Does anyone have thoughts on this case? The Raidmax Seiran Specs are here: http://www.raidmax.com/chassis/seiran.html Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Looks like a winner to me! I would choose red... Quote Link to comment
Chrisx510 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Wow, looks nice! Great to see that the door fits over the hot swap bays! Quote Link to comment
GFOviedo Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment
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