Hello all,
I'm in a bit of a pickle. I've turned my old PC into a media server and added 2 x 3.5" HDD. This is in addition to the 3 x SSD that were already there -- took a little doing but got there in the end -- but this is it. I fear I've stretched it as far as I can. In the near future I can see myself adding more (4 - 6) 3.5" drives so I need a new case but I don't know which one to go for.
Budget is £160 and I'd like a mid-tower that can accommodate ATX motherboard and an ATX PSU. My GPU length is 288 mm. I'd like one that would have 8 x 3.5" drive bays (and 2 - 3 drive bays for my SSD).
NO RBG would be a plus.
The two cases I've seen so far are Fractal Design Define R5 and 7 but I don't like their front panels -- they'd be completing blocking the fans (except for those tiny vents on the sides). I don't care about the noise as this thing isn't gonna be in the bedroom but good airflow is a must.
Based on all that I've said, are there any other cases you'd recommend?
Thank you for reading.
I'm in a bit of a pickle. I've turned my old PC into a media server and added 2 x 3.5" HDD. This is in addition to the 3 x SSD that were already there -- took a little doing but got there in the end -- but this is it. I fear I've stretched it as far as I can. In the near future I can see myself adding more (4 - 6) 3.5" drives so I need a new case but I don't know which one to go for.
Budget is £160 and I'd like a mid-tower that can accommodate ATX motherboard and an ATX PSU. My GPU length is 288 mm. I'd like one that would have 8 x 3.5" drive bays (and 2 - 3 drive bays for my SSD).
NO RBG would be a plus.
The two cases I've seen so far are Fractal Design Define R5 and 7 but I don't like their front panels -- they'd be completing blocking the fans (except for those tiny vents on the sides). I don't care about the noise as this thing isn't gonna be in the bedroom but good airflow is a must.
Based on all that I've said, are there any other cases you'd recommend?
Thank you for reading.