[SOLVED] A HTPC case that can hold 6 hard drives

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I have a Silverstone case that can hold 6 hard drives as my HTPC.

Are there any other cases that can hold this many?

Looks like I'm gonna have to replace the motherboard in the PC so may splash on a new case.

I've taken a look but can't seem to see any that are direct replacements.

I only have hard drives, no optical so can use the 5" bays but I haven't explored this option as yet.

I have a slim (no fan) graphics card (I think!), but no sound card as the on board sound is pretty good, so don't need those things.

I literally use the PC to play movies up to 1080p.

Thanks for any help.
 
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May have to rethink the whole thing.
Realised I only have about 17cm in height to play with.

Well then none of these cases will fit, the node 304 has a height of 21cm and the other case if you lay it on one of it's side would have a height of 22.5cm. There's the Fractal Arc Mini R2 https://www.newegg.com/black-fracta...e-cases-microatx-mini-tower/p/N82E16811352008 but it's also 20cm.

Your best bet for a 17cm in height case is a server chassis, which will still function like any normal case but just be rack mountable. Also may be a bit louder if you put in fans.
May have to rethink the whole thing.
Realised I only have about 17cm in height to play with.

Well then none of these cases will fit, the node 304 has a height of 21cm and the other case if you lay it on one of it's side would have a height of 22.5cm. There's the Fractal Arc Mini R2 https://www.newegg.com/black-fracta...e-cases-microatx-mini-tower/p/N82E16811352008 but it's also 20cm.

Your best bet for a 17cm in height case is a server chassis, which will still function like any normal case but just be rack mountable. Also may be a bit louder if you put in fans.
 
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