Need Help With Server Cases

[velmahr]

I'm building a minecraft server with non-server hardware, and I want to put everything in a server case.

Here is the minecraft server build without the case:

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V4d46h) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V4d46h/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $329.99 @ SuperBiiz 
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw9060020) | $99.99 @ Newegg 
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97M Gaming Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97mgaming) |-
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c10d16gxm) | $74.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mzn5e250bw) | $84.99 @ Micro Center 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $609.96
 | Mail-in rebates | -$20.00
 | **Total** | **$589.96**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2016-02-23 19:10 EST-0500 |

 

I have a few questions about putting this in a rack mount case (not sure if that's the right terminology)

Will all of these components work with this case? : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811321003

Will this case and components work with this power supply?: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5EM2JS3688 and if not what power supply works?  Do I need a special server power supply or can I throw in a regular modular power supply from Corsair or something

Also, what rack mount case do I need to slot this in to some kind of shelf?

Do I need special rails or other mounting hardware?

I am a super noob when it comes to servers, and I want to get one going with a few chassis (thinking of another gaming server, router, website host, NAS, security, etc.)

 

If anyone can help me that would be great!

 

Thanks!

[RedWulf]

Why on earth do you want to blow $600 on a minecraft server let alone the extra money to rack mount it? a single computer server, let alone one from typical part is just as well off in a $40 case...add a tb or so of storage to run NAS along with the mc server and get a wordpress server goin for your minecraft blog on it too, then it's worth the parts. But stick with a normal case, a rack mount is more trouble and cost with a single pc.

[Tmt97]

Oh god the formatting. All jokes aside, I'm sorry but your AIO cooler won't fit. However if you scale that down to a single 120mm AIO cooler, then I know of a case that can accomodate it. The PSU doesn't look like its the right form factor either... Sorry XP

[velmahr]

26 minutes ago, Tmt97 said:

Oh god the formatting. All jokes aside, I'm sorry but your AIO cooler won't fit. However if you scale that down to a single 120mm AIO cooler, then I know of a case that can accomodate it. The PSU doesn't look like its the right form factor either... Sorry XP

What case would work for the single 120mm cooler?  And do you know of a psu that would work?

[Tmt97]

4 minutes ago, velmahr said:

What case would work for the single 120mm cooler?  And do you know of a psu that would work?

Any normal ATX PSU should work. Heres the chassis I'm going to buy for myself to fit  120mm rad:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811128064

 

If you look at the pics on newegg, there is one 120mm fan in the front of the case that is designed to cool the drive cage. You will just need to unscrew the drive cage to remove it, and then you will have an open space to attach a 120mm AIO cooler. If you need more space for hard drives, just buy a 5.25" to 3.5" bay adapter.