Question 5× 5.25"-Bay Mid-ATX Build

[Boobus]

Hello,

I will be attempting at putting together a computer with a few "Icy Dock" ToughArmor components but having difficulty finding any* Chassis for my build.
I plan on using at least 5× minimum, but was considering a 6th Bay if possible so I can add an additional Blu-Ray WriteDrive to make use of with the build.
I would like to use,
• Icy Dock ToughArmor MB872MP-B
• Icy Dock ToughArmor MB924IP-B
• Icy Dock ToughArmor MB607SP-B
simultaneously in the build.
I plan on using ASRock's Rack WD680D4U-2L2T/G5 Motherboard for the Task,, but can't locate a decent Case to put it all in. I'm trying to find the most compact, with at least 5/6* Bays and room enough for when they finally launch the 5×××/6××× series -- along with Liquid-Integration, if possible. It probably would be better and more cost effective to run Air, but I've always wanted a WaterCooled Terminal...
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Also, I've only found 1× PSU that has at least 9× sATA for the job.


Thanks,
- Boobus.

 

[Lutfij]

but having difficulty finding any* Chassis for my build.
The most you'll se in 2024's cases would be a single or 2 at most 5.25" bays. Yu should look at cases dating back nearly a decade ago and I'm not joking on the latter part.

along with Liquid-Integration, if possible.
Your use case scenario is also contradictory, since a server would be best under air cooling. If a watercooling loop were to fail your down time compared to replacing an air cooler would be longer. EKWB makes some solutions for servers but they cost a pretty penny and they are shady in their business practices. I won't invest in them and won't refer them to anyone, merely mentioned it here since it was a thing they offered in the past.

Your best option within the case search would be to look at ATX cases and one that is well ventilated, which is another contradiction since cases about a decade ago won't be able to tame the heat from the RTX5000/6000 series nor anything with an Intel processor since the 10th Gen.

Also, I've only found 1× PSU that has at least 9× sATA for the job.
You can make custom cables, 5x SATA power connectors, max per harness.

IMHO, your build is paradoxical.

 

[dwd999]

Probably the only one is the iStarUSA S-917 Black Aluminum / Steel Tower case but that's designed for an ITX motherboard which would be significantly limiting.