Rajahal Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm specifically comparing the classic Cooler Master CM-590 (currently $70) versus the Antec 900 (currently on sale for $80 + $10 shipping). I also love the Norco 4020, but I'm not sure I can justify the price, especially since I don't plan on going much past 9 or maybe 10 drives. As for hot swap bays, I'm partial to the iStarUSA (I already have one of those, so I would buy 8 more), though there certainly are cheaper options. Link to comment
Chris Pollard Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 do you mean all-internal? All external I'd choose something smaller.... All internal.. I chose the Lian Li 343-B 10 drive system you can't go far wrong with the CM-590 or Antec 1200 infact there are any number of 9x5.25" cases out there. Link to comment
Rajahal Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 By all-external, I mean all hot swap bays (hence screwless drive upgrade/replacement). WeeboTech's CM-590 based server has been my dream build for some time. Up until now I've been planning on getting a CM-590, but just today I noticed the Antec 900 on sale, and that it advertises 'External 9 x 5.25"' in its tech specs. Link to comment
pfp Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I've got the Antec 1200 which I believe is just a bigger 900 and it's definitely not screwless to add/remove drives. You can get a 5 in 3 or 4 in 3 drive cage that is screwless but you can do that with many cases. Link to comment
Rajahal Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 I understand that I would need hot swap drive cages for either of these cases. Link to comment
WeeboTech Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 By all-external, I mean all hot swap bays (hence screwless drive upgrade/replacement). WeeboTech's CM-590 based server has been my dream build for some time. Up until now I've been planning on getting a CM-590, but just today I noticed the Antec 900 on sale, and that it advertises 'External 9 x 5.25"' in its tech specs. Glad I could inspire. I'm actually outgrowing it now. I'm planning to build a 20 drive array in a CM stacker. In any case the antec 900 or 1200 would suffice also. If I were doing it again today I might select the 1200. I like that it has the larger fans and the power does not take up a 5.25" slot. Link to comment
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