recommend case?

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I have selected this case, I think:

Coolermaster Stacker:

http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_place=product_list&p_class=363

But I want to know of other suggestions as well.

The configuration of the stacker that I want is with 2pcs. 4in3 modules
holding 7 hard drives (potentially) and 1 floppy, a crossflow fan, and the
window.

What I want in a case is this:

Full roomy tower, strong, no burrs to cut my hands, lots of places for fans
so I can run them slow on fan controls, 6 locations of 5.25" bays (will
live with 5 locations, but not 4, case MUST have at least space for 5),
room for at least 6 hard drives, space for 1 flopppy. Front hard drive fan
space, rear fan space, prefer top case fans (blow hole best), window
available.

It seems that the above list is very hard to get, due to stupidity of case
makers or something, lack of demand??? (I doubt it.)

The Stacker is the closest that I have been able to find, someone helped me
find it.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-042&depa=0

Thanks in Advance for your support!

 

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signmeuptoo wrote:
> I have selected this case, I think:
>
> Coolermaster Stacker:
>
> http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_place=product_list&p_class=363
>
> But I want to know of other suggestions as well.
>
> The configuration of the stacker that I want is with 2pcs. 4in3 modules
> holding 7 hard drives (potentially) and 1 floppy, a crossflow fan, and the
> window.
>
> What I want in a case is this:
>
> Full roomy tower, strong, no burrs to cut my hands, lots of places for fans
> so I can run them slow on fan controls, 6 locations of 5.25" bays (will
> live with 5 locations, but not 4, case MUST have at least space for 5),
> room for at least 6 hard drives, space for 1 flopppy. Front hard drive fan
> space, rear fan space, prefer top case fans (blow hole best), window
> available.
>
> It seems that the above list is very hard to get, due to stupidity of case
> makers or something, lack of demand??? (I doubt it.)
>
> The Stacker is the closest that I have been able to find, someone helped me
> find it.
>

I am using the Raidmax 668WBP from NewEgg and have had no problems with
it. It has the 5 5.25" bays in front along with 2 3.5" bays and has
trays to hold another 5 3.5" drives. It has two front, two rear, one
top blow hole, and one side 80mm fans. All the fans are variable speed
controlled by temperature. It is made out of aluminum and has full
size side window. All drives are mounted on rails with the 5 internal
drives trays that snap into the cage. There is plenty of air space
around the internal drives.
I know that you specified 6 3.25 drives but I assume you can use one of
the external bays for the sixth drive.


> http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-042&depa=0
>
> Thanks in Advance for your support!

 

[Greg]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus (More info?)

I bought a Dragon Ultra from TrigerDirect. With rebated it was only
$30.00 and I found the case very easy to set up with multiple fan
placements. I'm very happy.

Greg

signmeuptoo wrote:
> I have selected this case, I think:
>
> Coolermaster Stacker:
>
> http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_place=product_list&p_class=363
>
> But I want to know of other suggestions as well.
>
> The configuration of the stacker that I want is with 2pcs. 4in3 modules
> holding 7 hard drives (potentially) and 1 floppy, a crossflow fan, and the
> window.
>
> What I want in a case is this:
>
> Full roomy tower, strong, no burrs to cut my hands, lots of places for fans
> so I can run them slow on fan controls, 6 locations of 5.25" bays (will
> live with 5 locations, but not 4, case MUST have at least space for 5),
> room for at least 6 hard drives, space for 1 flopppy. Front hard drive fan
> space, rear fan space, prefer top case fans (blow hole best), window
> available.
>
> It seems that the above list is very hard to get, due to stupidity of case
> makers or something, lack of demand??? (I doubt it.)
>
> The Stacker is the closest that I have been able to find, someone helped me
> find it.
>
> http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-042&depa=0
>
> Thanks in Advance for your support!

 

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Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.asus (More info?)

On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:21:47 GMT, "Michael W. Ryder"
<_mwryder@worldnet.att.net> wrote:

>signmeuptoo wrote:
>> I have selected this case, I think:
>>
>> Coolermaster Stacker:
>>
>> http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_place=product_list&p_class=363
>>
>> But I want to know of other suggestions as well.
>>
>> The configuration of the stacker that I want is with 2pcs. 4in3 modules
>> holding 7 hard drives (potentially) and 1 floppy, a crossflow fan, and the
>> window.
>>
>> What I want in a case is this:
>>
>> Full roomy tower, strong, no burrs to cut my hands, lots of places for fans
>> so I can run them slow on fan controls, 6 locations of 5.25" bays (will
>> live with 5 locations, but not 4, case MUST have at least space for 5),
>> room for at least 6 hard drives, space for 1 flopppy. Front hard drive fan
>> space, rear fan space, prefer top case fans (blow hole best), window
>> available.
>>
>> It seems that the above list is very hard to get, due to stupidity of case
>> makers or something, lack of demand??? (I doubt it.)
>>
>> The Stacker is the closest that I have been able to find, someone helped me
>> find it.
>>
>
>I am using the Raidmax 668WBP from NewEgg and have had no problems with
>it. It has the 5 5.25" bays in front along with 2 3.5" bays and has
>trays to hold another 5 3.5" drives. It has two front, two rear, one
>top blow hole, and one side 80mm fans. All the fans are variable speed
>controlled by temperature. It is made out of aluminum and has full
>size side window. All drives are mounted on rails with the 5 internal
>drives trays that snap into the cage. There is plenty of air space
>around the internal drives.
>I know that you specified 6 3.25 drives but I assume you can use one of
>the external bays for the sixth drive.
>
>
>> http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-119-042&depa=0
>>
>> Thanks in Advance for your support!

I am using an Addtronics 7890A server case and like it a lot. It has 7
external 5.25" bays and 1 3.5" floppy bay. Lots of room for extra
harddrives, etc. It's a bit pricey, but it is well made, has ample
cooling and is easy to work with. Have a look:


www.addtronics.com