HTPC spec. Would need minimum 8 SATA sockets

[sswats]

Building a HTPC. Have an ATX case in mind, just need to spec out the rest of the system.
Currently have 6 hard drives, and want to add a SSD boot drive plus a bluray drive so need 8 SATA ports.

Hopefully i wont need it, but a motherboard with RAID5 capabilities. just in case.

Appreciate the help. Thank You.

 

[sswats]

Can I ask which raid card you got just in case. Thanks.

 

[sswats]

Its not under the TV, its in a side cupboard so that's not a worry.

Been in the same setup for a while, just the motherboard died and so am using it as an excuse to upgrade.