Case Recommendation

lmao2k · 27 Jul 2009 at 16:55

I'm in need of a new case. I'm not fussed about the looks because it will be in the loft out of sight. The box will be used for backing up other boxes on the network, small amount of personal storage and as a file server used to stream to the 5 media boxes around the house.

A couple of must haves;

Minimum space to install 12 hdds (I will not be installing any optical drives)
Ability to take my sas card (its 32cm long)

I'm a long standing Lian-Li fan, but would consider other brands if they fit the bill. The A70 and P50 look promising.

With this in mind I have a budget of say £160.

What would you lot suggest?

lmao2k · 27 Jul 2009 at 19:26

Ah, I completely forgot that. A70 it will have to be then.

Thanks

lmao2k · 27 Jul 2009 at 19:57

Hmm, this has thrown a spanner in the works. Just seen a v2100+ for the same price as the A70. Not sure what to do. I own a v2100+ already for my main box, so I know its good.

lmao2k · 27 Jul 2009 at 21:47

I think i'll get another v2100+. Could do with putting a fresh set of panels on my unit.

I need a new wallpaper, some decent sunset/sun rises or moon photos would be great

lmao2k · 1 Aug 2009 at 23:34

Gigabyte boards always have a lot of sata ports I have found. However just get some sata controller cards.

You can easily get 23 hdds in a v2100. I would think the max you could put in would be around 26, though to do this you will need to mount a hdd cage above the psu