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Best Small Case for MC Server/"NAS"

drewtcjones

I am gathering prices and making builds for a matx or mitx nas/mc server and cant decide which case to buy. i looking to keep it fairly small like the prodigy.

 

Thanks!

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Prodigy or Fractal Design Node 304 would be my choices.

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Prodigy or Fractal Design Node 304 would be my choices.

i havent seen the node before. *Off to Youtube* lol thanks

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CM Elite 120, if you want MITX

 

 

Coolermaster elite 120, its awesome.

i really like that one now that ive seen it, thanks

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CM Elite 120, if you want MITX

 

 

Coolermaster elite 120, its awesome.

is it easy to get a small cpu AOI in there?

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CM Elite 110.

 

is it easy to get a small cpu AOI in there?

Yes but why would you want that in a server?

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CM Elite 110.

Yes but why would you want that in a server?

uhhhhhhh because I'm anal about temps lol. What would you suggest instead? The stick cooler? I plan on going amd to keep the price down

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uhhhhhhh because I'm anal about temps lol. What would you suggest instead? The stick cooler? I plan on going amd to keep the price down

Stick with stock unless you're oc'ing or if you don't want to deal with noise. AIO's tend to be quite loud compared to just going with a decent heatsink.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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I recently bought a Node 304 for my home server/NAS and its perfect. Its small, and SILENT! 

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