I was thinkin...

[Oldguy932]

So I'm going to college this fall. I was thinking about taking two desktops with me, but I don't think I will now. Then I had an idea, what if I converted all my desktops I have crunching into a rackmount to conserve space? I could set it up in the basement and I could easily add systems in as I build random computers. I would probably go for 4U chassis so I have the most room to work with, and TRUE's take up alot of space but I don't even know if those would fit. Just wondering what you guys would think about it.

[Movieman]

Sounds interesting but I have no idea if a TRUE will fit in a 4U..Maybe..

[Kristall-99]

Or you can build your own shelf while not limiting air space, you can also show off your machines to the guest's, and tell them your addiction. ill show u what im talking about when i upload a pic

Hold 8 computers, 2x 8 port switches
only one computer in it so far recently moved downstairs, but the on board Ethernet don't work so i gotta find more of them to put up the other 6 or so boards identical to that.

[fungry]

nice Kristall-99.
i like that !

[YMAA]

Whatever you do, make sure it's portable enough to be moved.

[Bobsama]

So I'm going to college this fall. I was thinking about taking two desktops with me, but I don't think I will now. Then I had an idea, what if I converted all my desktops I have crunching into a rackmount to conserve space? I could set it up in the basement and I could easily add systems in as I build random computers. I would probably go for 4U chassis so I have the most room to work with, and TRUE's take up alot of space but I don't even know if those would fit. Just wondering what you guys would think about it.

If you do go that route, look for half-height racks and maybe 5U chassis to make sure your TRUEs fit.

[Oldguy932]

I'm not looking for portability, the systems will stay at home while I'm at college. I just don't want to have to stop them from crunching because I'm gone.

[Kristall-99]

Whatever you do, make sure it's portable enough to be moved.

Portable??

Took me and a buddy a good 10 minutes to go from upstairs to downstairs with this thing, shes a heavy piece, I thought about getting a server chassis, but then i wouldn't be able to put it on display when friends and family arrive, although, single cores aren't the prettiest to look at =)