Case HDD capacity sanity check

Moredhel · 27 Sep 2023 at 08:59

Hi,

Could I get a sanity check. I want to store at least 10 3.5" HDDs in my PC, so I was looking at a Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2.

Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 Full Tower Case Closed Window Satin Black

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Am I reading correctly that the case can take 12 3.5" HDDs but only comes with bays for 4x?

If so, are these the correct bays I need to purchase, and for 10 drives do I need to buy 6 of them?

Phanteks Enthoo 3.5" HDD Bracket

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Are there any other cases you would choose instead for a full ATX motherboard and at least 10x 3.5" drives?

No GPU, but the LSI HBA card is not exactly small. I'm happy to look at other form factors instead of full tower as long as they have the drive capacity.

freddie64 · 27 Sep 2023 at 10:26

Not 100% sure, but going by the product pics the brackets could be these.

My basket at OcUK:

1 x Phanteks 3.5" Stackable HDD Brackets - Duo Pack (SKU: CM-02N-PT) = £8.99

Total: £13.98 (includes delivery: £4.99)

Moredhel · 27 Sep 2023 at 10:51

That seems to list models that don't include the Enthoo

Compatible with Phanteks Evolv X & P600S

dave28 · 27 Sep 2023 at 10:53

it should say in the manual, which can be downloaded from their website i would have thought

Moredhel · 27 Sep 2023 at 11:04

dave28 said:
it should say in the manual, which can be downloaded from their website i would have thought

That's a good point actually, thanks. The manual says the additional brackets are in fact the ones freddie64 linked to. Despite the description not saying so.

freddie64 · 27 Sep 2023 at 11:07

Just checked the maual now.

dave28 · 27 Sep 2023 at 12:07

Moredhel said:
That's a good point actually, thanks. The manual says the additional brackets are in fact the ones freddie64 linked to. Despite the description not saying so.

I find the manuals for cases are fantastic to study before a purchase. Especially with watercooling or in this case when an unusual amount of HDD space is required.

Moredhel · 27 Sep 2023 at 16:59

Is 180TB that unusual in this day and age?