looking for chassis recomendations

[Gene Saika]

So I'm looking to build a gaming/workstation in my current server rack. My goal would be to run a thin client at my desk and use one of the various software options to remote into the server rig. Once I am no longer in an apartment I might look into more of a wired option, but that's a ways off. I'm hoping to use amd chips for cpu and graphics, redundant PSU, and M.2 as my boot drive/local storage. I currently have a NAS that I will be expanding as my bulk storage solution.

 

So what do i want out of this chassis... ATX motherboard support( not sure which size specifically), redundant PSU support, liquid cooling ready, or capable) for that cool factor( will be at the bottom of my rack), tool-less top for ease of access( im spoiled by my enterprise grade servers), I would like 20 inch, or more, depth, and no need for locking front.

 

the In-Win IW - R400 series are pretty close, but don't have the depth. Chenbro RM42200 looks nice, but not deep enough. I have also considered some of the 24+ bay chassis as a jbod passed through to my NAS, with my PC running as a separate unit.

[Jarsky]

Do you really require redundant PSU's when its a gaming/workstation machine? When was the last time you had a Corsair, Seasonic, beQuiet!, etc....PSU randomly die? Its also easier for home use to run down the shop and pickup a new ATX PSU than a new PSU module for your redundant PSU chassis. 

 

With that in mind, what about the Steiger Dynamics Infinitum II 

https://www.steigerdynamics.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1813&idcategory=77

[Gene Saika]

I was mostly thinking about those atx sized units with the redundant PSU. It would be lower on my list though, just something that would be nice to have. 

 

That does look like a solid option, no time to read it, or look into it much, but I don't see the tool less top lid. 

[Jarsky]

44 minutes ago, Gene Saika said:

I was mostly thinking about those atx sized units with the redundant PSU. It would be lower on my list though, just something that would be nice to have. 

 

That does look like a solid option, no time to read it, or look into it much, but I don't see the tool less top lid. 

Just dont put the thumbscrews in? The top panel just slides back and off. I dont have the thumb screws in any of my servers tbh. Theyre all in a bag, so I can just slide panels off when I need to.