Saw this case on sale at Newegg for $89.99 + free shipping with promo code (EMCLWMM59):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811215010

 

8 internal drive bays (via 2 x 4 HDD cages), plus an additional 7 x 5.25" slots, which I assume could be fitted with 2 x 5-in-3 drive cages for a whopping total capacity of 18 HDDs!  The case also boasts a fan controller mounted on the front panel, as well as an LCD temp readout.

 

What do you guys think?

I like the antec 1200.  With 12 5.25 slots, there is a potential for 20 drives.

I guess I am just slightly lazy. I don't do internal mounted drives any more.

The Antec 1200 is a very nice case, but the price difference (at least with the ABS case on sale) is quite large.

 

Also, regarding the ABS case, I'm normally not a fan of side windows, but this mesh window seems to be tastefully done.  I would expect this case to be a bit louder than something like the Antec 1200, but for $80 less, I think I could live with that. 

 

One of the Newegg comments claims that the ABS is a rebranded Lian Li case.  Anyone know if this is true?

I like the antec 1200.  With 12 5.25 slots, there is a potential for 20 drives.

I guess I am just slightly lazy. I don't do internal mounted drives any more.

 

WeeboTech, would you know if the SuperMicro CSE-M35T 5 in 3  fits into the Antec 1200 case without having to modify the case (i.e. bending or removing the 5.25 shelves/guide rails)?

 

How about the Cooler Master Centurion 590?

 

Thanks.

WeeboTech, would you know if the SuperMicro CSE-M35T 5 in 3  fits into the Antec 1200 case without having to modify the case (i.e. bending or removing the 5.25 shelves/guide rails)?

 

How about the Cooler Master Centurion 590?

 

It will not fit in the Cooler Master Centurion 590 without slight case modifications.

I don;t know if I would bend the tabs or just nibble them off with a nibbler.

http://www.crazypc.com/products/9140.html

 

I don't know about the antec 1200.