ITX "Server" Rack/Case Suggestions

[fergusonnn]

I have a PC with an Asus A320M-ITX board that I'm working on replacing with something that is OC'able (I also like the smaller form factor personally) I swapped the CPU previously (Ryzen 7 1700 to 3700X) and plan on upgrading the RAM so I'll have the A320M, a 1700, and 16GB of RAM to use for a home "server" which won't necessarily be a true server, but just backup storage, run a couple scanner feeds, and maybe a game server for kicks. So, what would you all recommend for a decent and cheap case to put this all in? I plan on putting a 4-6U rack here to put it and my network gear in, so I'd prefer something rack mountable, but not opposed to compact case suggestions as well. I realize I'll need to get a cheap GPU to use with it since the 1700 does not have integrated graphics, so I do need to keep that in mind.

[Freakwise]

are you also upgrading the MB?

a320 with 3700x is not the best configuration

anyway

 

here is one from silver stone can host upto mATX

https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Rackmount-Micro-ATX-RM21-304/dp/B07LB74S6J/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=rackmount+case&qid=1622519524&sr=8-6

 

 

[fergusonnn]

8 hours ago, Freakwise said:

are you also upgrading the MB?

a320 with 3700x is not the best configuration

anyway

 

here is one from silver stone can host upto mATX

https://www.amazon.com/SilverStone-Technology-Rackmount-Micro-ATX-RM21-304/dp/B07LB74S6J/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=rackmount+case&qid=1622519524&sr=8-6

 

 

The A320M is being upgraded to better support the 3700X, the A320 is what I was wanting to use as my "server" with the 1700.

Case is way out of my budget. I'm looking for something simple and inexpensive.

[Freakwise]

4 minutes ago, fergusonnn said:

The A320M is being upgraded to better support the 3700X, the A320 is what I was wanting to use as my "server" with the 1700.

Case is way out of my budget. I'm looking for something simple and inexpensive.

probably start looking into aliexpress 

there is definitely a good case for cheaper 

 

[tdkid]

what is the budget for this?

 

i dont think that there are any other smaller form factors that will work for what you are planning on doing. the only one i know of is called rasberry pi but that is not for this at all.

[tkitch]

https://www.newegg.com/hec-ra251c00f/p/N82E16811121006?Item=9SIA0ZX9MH1464&Description=2U case&cm_re=2U_case-_-11-121-006-_-Product&quicklink=true

 

This is a (fairly) small rackmout case.  

 

You didn't specify what GPU you'll be installing, and you'll need a Riser cable for that.

 

This uses an ATX PSU, so it's not too difficult to use.

 

(Now, it's not a great case, but for an ITX Server build, it ought to be good enough.) 

[tdkid]

not really "rack stackable" as what you are looking for but these cases allow for a massive abount of stoarge

 

Core W200 (thermaltakeusa.com)

 

Core W100 (thermaltakeusa.com)