Cases with sata dock?

Buchanan0204 · 13 May 2012 at 02:02

Looking for a list of quality cases with a sata dock built in.

Except the cm690 series.

I think thermaltake do some?

No set budget. Would be great if Corsair did some!

Biffa · 13 May 2012 at 02:08

Xigmatec, Elysium and Midguard

Idleman · 13 May 2012 at 02:32

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1390&ID=1969 mid tower

http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1470&ID=2068 full tower

If they are anything like the Dokker, give them a miss. When you insert a hdd, it tends to lean towards the front of the case causing vibration, which can be annoying

ANDARIAL · 13 May 2012 at 10:11

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-125-AN
I have just upgraded from one to a Fractel Design XL.The antec served me well for 2 years,only upgraded because i needed more hdd spaces.Although a lot of people dislike its looks did not bother me

King Damager · 13 May 2012 at 10:20

The Corsair 650D has a Sata dock.

kd

Buchanan0204 · 14 May 2012 at 22:05

King Damager said:
The Corsair 650D has a Sata dock.

kd

Well spotted squire

Looks like that's my next case then! Any others I should consider? Any other Corsairs have a dock, or is it limited to the 650D?

topgun06 · 14 May 2012 at 23:30

650D! Very useful for using my backup drive

Showboat · 14 May 2012 at 23:32

Antec 200 and its very cheap.

wazza300 · 14 May 2012 at 23:41

you can also buy a startech 5.25 bay dock for 2.5/3.5 hdd's,thats if you already have a case without a dock

Buchanan0204 · 14 May 2012 at 23:44

wazza300 said:
you can also buy a startech 5.25 bay dock for 2.5/3.5 hdd's,thats if you already have a case without a dock

Startech don't make the best quality stuff, they're OK for cables and connectors etc. I wouldn't use a dock. Too much clutter and another plug being used. Also the connection is never great as it's via USB and not directly connected to the board via sata.

However... thanks for the recommendation.

wazza300 · 14 May 2012 at 23:46

Buchanan0204 said:
Startech don't make the best quality stuff, they're OK for cables and connectors etc. I wouldn't use a dock. Too much clutter and another plug being used. Also the connection is never great as it's via USB and not directly connected to the board via sata.

However... thanks for the recommendation.

it connect to the mb sata,its like a dvd drive only you plug hdds into it,it instals internally same as an internal dvd drive ect

Buchanan0204 · 14 May 2012 at 23:57

wazza300 said:
it connect to the mb sata,its like a dvd drive only you plug hdds into it,it instals internally same as an internal dvd drive ect

ahhhh!

I'll have a look.

Buchanan0204 · 15 May 2012 at 00:01

Found it. Looks alright I must say! I think I'll give it a punt and see what it's like. A two year warranty also, can't be bad.

wazza300 · 15 May 2012 at 00:06

Buchanan0204 said:
Found it. Looks alright I must say! I think I'll give it a punt and see what it's like. A two year warranty also, can't be bad.

im gonna get me one,saves buying a whole case

Buchanan0204 · 15 May 2012 at 13:25

wazza300 said:
im gonna get me one,saves buying a whole case

If you do, post your thoughts on it.

Stoner81 · 15 May 2012 at 13:34

I have one of those docks myself and found it very handy indeed. Sure it's not the best looking thing in the world but it works and does what it says on the tin

Stoner81.

Buchanan0204 · 15 May 2012 at 15:54

Stoner81 said:
I have one of those docks myself and found it very handy indeed. Sure it's not the best looking thing in the world but it works and does what it says on the tin

Stoner81.

Thanks for that. OcUK don't stock them do they?