Advice on cheap case for custom server

wildest_jjk · 20 Jul 2013 at 23:16

Hey guys,

I need some advice on some cases that I cannot decide between. Basically I am building a low powered server that will be on 24/7.

This means I need it to be cheap, quiet and cool while having the capacity for at least 5 hard drives.

Some cases that I have found are:

Antec 300 Three Hundred Ultimate Gaming Case
Casecom CS-13
Casecom 6788
Coolermaster Elite 361 (This one can also be laid horizontal which would be good for my rack)
CiT Vantage Gaming Case

Has anyone had experiences with any of these? Or even any alternatives?

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

wildest_jjk · 21 Jul 2013 at 10:04

I have looked at rackmount cases but they all seem either too cheap and that they wouldn't be very quiet.

Anyone got experience of any good ones?

Frozennova · 21 Jul 2013 at 10:22

Coolamasta uses a codegen 4u rackmount case for one his servers, can be found on Google for around £80.
The same place also do a cheap one for a touch under £40.

wildest_jjk · 21 Jul 2013 at 14:51

Thanks for the response. That looks pretty good, especially from the reviews.

A couple of others I have found are:

Fractal Design R4
Plink 4U Rackmount intelligent case - This case looks awesome and it's an alternative to the previous case. It's only like £10 more as well.

They both look pretty cool. I just don't know what would be best. What do you guys think?

Thanks