Struggling with finding a case.

[narrdarr]

So looking for something moderately compact that can also hold a decent amount of hdd/ssd. But also pleasant to look at.

 

The goal/plan. Is to upgrade my mom's rig off the terrible fm2+ platform to something modern. That's easy enough. She does simple basic web stuff and stores pics that's it so any budget build is a great up lift. The problem is she wants to start ripping her dvds and vhs so she'll need a good chunk of storage too. Im struggling with finding something that isn't dated, huge, or overpriced for the needs.

 

 

[LapsedMemory]

3 minutes ago, narrdarr said:

So looking for something moderately compact that can also hold a decent amount of hdd/ssd. But also pleasant to look at.

 

The goal/plan. Is to upgrade my mom's rig off the terrible fm2+ platform to something modern. That's easy enough. She does simple basic web stuff and stores pics that's it so any budget build is a great up lift. The problem is she wants to start ripping her dvds and vhs so she'll need a good chunk of storage too. Im struggling with finding something that isn't dated, huge, or overpriced for the needs.

 

 

Are you going to go for an external DVD player or do you need a 5.25" slot?

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8 minutes ago, LapsedMemory said:

Are you going to go for an external DVD player or do you need a 5.25" slot?

I have both so either is ok

[tkitch]

Fractal Pop Air (Or Mini for smaller mATX footprint)
Modern Design, good cooling, solid price, good brand.

2x 5.25" Bays built in for a DVD Drive

2x 3.5" HDD Mounts natively as well 

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11 minutes ago, tkitch said:

Fractal Pop Air (Or Mini for smaller mATX footprint)
Modern Design, good cooling, solid price, good brand.

2x 5.25" Bays built in for a DVD Drive

2x 3.5" HDD Mounts natively as well 

Thanks. Im trying for a couple/few more 3.5 HDD bays.

 

[tkitch]

1 minute ago, narrdarr said:

Thanks. Im trying for a couple/few more 3.5 HDD bays.

 

how many?  Considering 2 drives can easily hold 20+TB today?  

[shoutingsteve]

https://www.newegg.com/black-fractal-design-node-micro-atx-cube-case/p/N82E16811352047?Item=N82E16811352047

This is the one I have my NAS box in (well, it's actually the more recent version of mine)

Holds 8 3.5 HDDs

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Delete

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4 minutes ago, tkitch said:

how many?  Considering 2 drives can easily hold 20+TB today?  

Maybe 4

[ZetZet]

Lian Li O11 AIR MINI has 4 HDD slots and is super small. 

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11 minutes ago, ZetZet said:

Lian Li O11 AIR MINI has 4 HDD slots and is super small. 

The good ol o11. Whatever the size it's a good option.

 

Good pick I forgot about the air mini.

[andrewmp6]

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/define/define-7/black-tg-dark-tint/