Case recommendation for ATX, multiple hard drives

Habakkuk

Habakkuk

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Hello, I'd like advice on finding a ATX case that has at least:
  • space for at least 2 2.5" drives
  • space for at least 6 3.5" drives, preferably 8

Also useful is space for a 360 or 480 radiator - are dual-240 radiators a thing?

The graphics card is 7.5" long.

I don't need a 5.25" or a 3.5" floppy drive, or lights.
 
The dark pro can house a 420mm radiator in the roof.
The 5 1/4 inch bracket can be removed and a an additional fan intake can be mounted.
8 hard drives may be installed.
 
Huh, I was looking at Bitfenix, but they seem better for ITX motherboards.

Are there any smaller cases? this is huge!

The Bitfenix Prodigy is juuuust too small to modify for me :(
 
The be quiet 600 and 800 offerings are an alternative. The nzxt s340 may be a smaller alternative.
the 900 pro offers exceptional cooling and although large takes no larger base area footprint on my desk. Also the glass panel with lighting is a massive centrepiece of attraction
 
The dark pro 900 just had all the features i wanted in one package with the style / look i like. Was the only choice for me without paying silly money.

Might build tonight :)
 
Fractal design r5 seems to fit all of your criteria, i know its a bit older, but it's definitely a great case, i keep finding myself wanting one for a home server build
 
Yes the r5 looks a nice clean case and a lot cheaper and smaller too.

Lacks the wow factor of the db900 though for me.

Also it's two years old now...
 
Ivan.

I'm so glad u like it!
Get cracking!
its actually a pleasurable build with ample room for access. I would.advise a 140mm additional intake on the base as it makes a huge difference for cooling.
 
kully1972 said:
Ivan.

I'm so glad u like it!
Get cracking!
its actually a pleasurable build with ample room for access. I would.advise a 140mm additional intake on the base as it makes a huge difference for cooling.
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Looking foward to unboxing and building. Not had a chance yet unfortunately :(

I will buy another couple of fans but they are 20 quid each...
 
I know it's sad we have to make provisions for additional fans but I look back on the 300 pounds Lian li case I bought in the past and the fans were average and therefore needed replacing. Hell Inwin don't even offer fans!
id advise silent wing 3s as I've done a like for like test with the version 2s. The 3s shift more air. Noctua redux are around 15 and are not bad.
 
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Got it all built bar the led strips which I'm not too fussed about anyway to be honest. Looks really good. Very heavy though.

Had a bit of a job cramming all the wires behind the panel though. Could do with a bigger gap there.
 
Final update - managed to get a NZXT 450 for a song - internally identical to the 440, but with better cooling vents on the outside.

Thanks for the help everyone
 
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