Hey guys.
So I've come to the conclusion that it is about time to rehouse my media server. The current case just doesn't have the capacity to keep it neat and tidy inside.
Basically, I need a ATX case with room for at least 7 3.5" HHD (and preferably more) but that won't break the bank (say, max £60), preferably one that I could fit a reasonable number of fans in (it lives in the room under the stairs, along with my freezer. In the last few weeks the combination has made it rather warm in there with both machines shedding heat).
Looking around I can't spot many reasonably priced cases that have enough drive bays.
The Asus TA-D31 seems to have the capacity, but I'm not sure on what the cooling will be like (though, the current one doesn't get above 35C ever, and I can't believe with all the wires in the way (there are now too many to run neatly) that much airflow makes it through, so odds are I'm just being over cautious).
The Thermaltake VJ40001N2Z V9 also provides the space, and has room for a number of fans, but is right at the top of what I want to spend (especially since overclockers doesn't seem to have any at the moment, which means I'd have to look around for one).
So, anyone have experience with the two I mentioned, or suggestions for better options?
So I've come to the conclusion that it is about time to rehouse my media server. The current case just doesn't have the capacity to keep it neat and tidy inside.
Basically, I need a ATX case with room for at least 7 3.5" HHD (and preferably more) but that won't break the bank (say, max £60), preferably one that I could fit a reasonable number of fans in (it lives in the room under the stairs, along with my freezer. In the last few weeks the combination has made it rather warm in there with both machines shedding heat).
Looking around I can't spot many reasonably priced cases that have enough drive bays.
The Asus TA-D31 seems to have the capacity, but I'm not sure on what the cooling will be like (though, the current one doesn't get above 35C ever, and I can't believe with all the wires in the way (there are now too many to run neatly) that much airflow makes it through, so odds are I'm just being over cautious).
The Thermaltake VJ40001N2Z V9 also provides the space, and has room for a number of fans, but is right at the top of what I want to spend (especially since overclockers doesn't seem to have any at the moment, which means I'd have to look around for one).
So, anyone have experience with the two I mentioned, or suggestions for better options?
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