Which replacement case for home server

shaf · 17 Nov 2009 at 10:19

Hi,

I am looking at changing my Venus 669 case for my homeserver.

The reason for this is mainly noise.
The case has 2x40mm exhaust fans that are very loud. I've tried replacing them but still loud. I am also concerned about airflow in the case.

Case: Venus 669
HDD: WD Green x4.
Graphics Card: none.
MotherBoard: Intel DG45FC mini-ITX
CPU: Intel E8400

So any ideas for a replacement?
It needs to be SFF case (mini-itx or micro-itx).
Have good cooling (or add good cooling)
Needs to be quiet (or be able to be made quiet)

shaf · 18 Nov 2009 at 13:10

No one?

I'm looking at the Silverstone TJ08.

Any thoughts on this case? Cooling? Space? Noise?

bigsharn · 18 Nov 2009 at 14:43

Have a look at one of Antec's budget cases, they usually come with a good mount of fans as standard and enough HDD spaces for your WDs

shaf · 18 Nov 2009 at 15:15

hi bigsharn,

Do you mean the p180 mini?

bigsharn · 18 Nov 2009 at 19:28

Actually I was thinking more like the 200 and VSK series (300 at a push), but if the P180 is within budget go for it

lsg1r · 18 Nov 2009 at 22:48

Chenbro ES34069 if you have the money is an option, it's a 4 drive (caddies) mitx case, but it retails at around £150-200

shaf · 19 Nov 2009 at 05:24

Hi lsg1r

Yes I considered the Chenbro ES34069 (lovely case) before purchasing the Venus. It had everything I needed. But only one small emission which meant it was no good for me. It lacks back opening for a PCI card.

I forgot to mention that I have Intel Pro/1000 Dual NIC that cannot be used with this case. Otherwise it was perfect.