View Full Version : Big server case
Dr. 1337
11-02-2003, 06:22 PM
Im looking for something big, a server case, in the $300 range. I dont care about drivebays, i just need a lot of space.
What im thinking:
at least 2 psu slots
at least 6 spaces for fans
not a 75lb cube from xoxide
wheels
instead of 1 big area, structure like 2 built together
Thanks if anyone knows where i can find one of these.
TheDude
11-03-2003, 12:13 AM
When I needed more room...I ended up stacking cases for my WC project. Here's a pic:
Dr. 1337
11-03-2003, 07:14 AM
Yeah but that doesnt look very stable...
Iridium192_217
11-03-2003, 08:14 AM
http://www.openlinx.com/english/product/search_product_description.asp?product_id=1659&now_category_id=482 - for mobile servers
http://www.rackmountpro.com/productpage.cfm?prodid=1695
that could work in your situation
or
http://www.rackmountpro.com/productpage.cfm?prodid=292
or
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/cart/product.asp?id=16252&from=422
or
http://www.servercase.com/miva/miva?/Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SC&Product_Code=CK9691&Category_Code=ALS
(that bad boy weighs imagine 80lbs, imagine how much it would weigh with multiple hard drives & a prommeteia cooling system)
or if heigh is a problem
http://www.rackmountpro.com/productpage.cfm?prodid=499
http://www.rackmountpro.com/productpage.cfm?prodid=1695
thats like the one abov, but has much more space for hds
are you making a fileserver?
Dr. 1337
11-03-2003, 09:14 AM
i like the 4th and 5th ones, but i was thinking of something black.
Iridium192_217
11-04-2003, 03:55 AM
cases aren't to hard to paint. I think black would look nice on any of the cases.
Dr. 1337
11-04-2003, 08:43 AM
cases are uber hard to paint and make it look nice.
Iridium192_217
11-06-2003, 05:47 PM
have you ordered it yet?
Dr. 1337
11-06-2003, 05:53 PM
yeah i got both the 4th and 5th ones, theyre in the mail. I might have to stack them on top each other for what im planning.
Iridium192_217
11-06-2003, 05:55 PM
hmmm
where are you going to store your vapo? On top?
Dr. 1337
11-06-2003, 05:56 PM
its going inside :)
TheDude
11-06-2003, 08:31 PM
Just try to put the weight in your bottom case and it will be stable. I have my pump, rad and large res in my bottom case;)
I'll throw in my :2cents: ...
Check out Mountain Mods (http://www.mountainmods.com/cgi-bin/display.pl?dis=case) for some nice roomy custom cases...
I'd go with one of those myself... :cool:
TheDude
11-07-2003, 12:19 AM
I love those cases at Mt. Mods! I hope to have one eventually. It was a matter of money for me at the time. I already had 2 $30 cases that used to be folders and were lying empty and unused, so I ended up with a $60 case that did the job instead of a $350 dream case.;)
Marci
11-07-2003, 04:52 AM
Well, I have one... but getting it to you could be a problem...
It's a JMR Electronics Inc 21CS-001. Steel / Zintec plate casing... 21x5.25" Bays, 3x 3.5" Bays, 3x PSU Mounts, 3x120mm BlowHoles.
Only downside is it's an AT Chassis so needs some slight modwork to fit an ATX mobo...
http://www.over-clock.com/marci/21cs.jpg
Iridium192_217
11-07-2003, 01:45 PM
Originally posted by Marci
Well, I have one... but getting it to you could be a problem...
It's a JMR Electronics Inc 21CS-001. Steel / Zintec plate casing... 21x5.25" Bays, 3x 3.5" Bays, 3x PSU Mounts, 3x120mm BlowHoles.
Only downside is it's an AT Chassis so needs some slight modwork to fit an ATX mobo...
http://www.over-clock.com/marci/21cs.jpg
he already ordered them
Dr. 1337
11-08-2003, 10:59 AM
Where the hell did you find that insane blue case!?
Marci
11-08-2003, 01:27 PM
S'not blue... it's white.... just a badly lit photo...
Used to work for the company that made em (JMR Electronics)... I was in the middle of programming the pullmax and nishinbo punches to convert em to ATX when they discontinued it... so I only have the AT prototype... They don't make anything anywhere near as nice these days unfortunately, just mass-storage cabinets (http://www.jmr.com/solutions/collateral/fortra_2g15/index.html for instance)
mp3blast
11-14-2003, 02:49 PM
whered you get the money to order both of them???!!
Vitalizer
11-18-2003, 04:32 AM
i recommend this one:
name:EYE-910 BLACK
http://www.slcscandinavien.com/produkt.php?p_id=9
its very cheap.. only 150eur
Marty
12-02-2003, 06:18 AM
How about looking for something older (and cheaper :D )
I have bought an HP NetServer 5/66 LF for less than ~ 30$ :p:
and... take a look how does it look now :)
http://greencube.myslenka.net/overall-beta1/
Well, it still isn't finished, but work continues :)
it features: Epox 8K5A2+ with an DUT3C 1700+ @ 2200MHz, watercooled NB and CPU (blocks made by a member of overclocking.cz/4um member Galaxi - check this http://www.sweb.cz/galax01/ ), FSB 200MHz on KT333 :slobber: (max 235 - see link in my signature), everything written in my signature.
But more, a PWM regulator using Atmel 89C52RD2 MCU, with LCD output and more, but with still quite buggy firmware (no time to debug :rolleyes: )
TheDude
12-02-2003, 06:30 AM
Originally posted by mp3blast
whered you get the money to order both of them???!!
It kills me when I see posts like that...asking about your personal finances. :rolleyes:
eclypse
12-03-2003, 02:01 AM
Originally posted by Marty
How about looking for something older (and cheaper :D )
I have bought an HP NetServer 5/66 LF for less than ~ 30$ :p:
and... take a look how does it look now :)
http://greencube.myslenka.net/overall-beta1/
Well, it still isn't finished, but work continues :)
it features: Epox 8K5A2+ with an DUT3C 1700+ @ 2200MHz, watercooled NB and CPU (blocks made by a member of overclocking.cz/4um member Galaxi - check this http://www.sweb.cz/galax01/ ), FSB 200MHz on KT333 :slobber: (max 235 - see link in my signature), everything written in my signature.
But more, a PWM regulator using Atmel 89C52RD2 MCU, with LCD output and more, but with still quite buggy firmware (no time to debug :rolleyes: )
NICE! Question.. Where can one buy that case.. i've been lookin all over for a good decent cube case for over a year.. Either there 2 small or way too much.
Marty
12-03-2003, 04:05 AM
Originally posted by eclypse
NICE! Question.. Where can one buy that case.. i've been lookin all over for a good decent cube case for over a year.. Either there 2 small or way too much.
Well, I've bought this one in a second-hand IT shop, with quite interesting setup .. Pentium 66, 64MB SIMM RAM, ~2.5GB SCSI2 HDD etc..
and I managed to come by another one, but from a guy from overclocking.cz forum, so..
you can try looking for some companies changing their machinery :D
Craig
12-19-2003, 04:53 PM
I'd have suggested the PC76 Lain li case. But it's not split in to two sides, nor can it take dual PSU.
Does have a load of room though.
Any chance you'd like to share your planning? I'm amazed that almost any project could require TWO sever cases like those you've ordered.