Posted September 14, 2016 I am working on converting my sister's college rig to a server to use as a media server. It will distribute 96KHz/24bit music files to several HiFi systems, as well as sonos and possibly HD video in the future. The parts that will be reused are: Intel i5 3570k, Asus P8Z77-V, G skill ram ddr3 (8gb), 120GB SSD, Antec H2O 620 (if it fits), Corsair cx430 (unless i need more power). I need to purchase a rack-mountable server case (AV Rack), with a max front rail to rear rail depth of 22" (excluding front handles and rear cables). I would like either a 3u or 4u case that will allow me to use as much hardware from my sisters rig as possible. I would like the ability to run up to 8x 3.5" HDDs, and 1 SSD (for OS). I would like to have Hot Swap bays (either added, or includedwith the case) available for all of my 8x 3.5" HDDs.. I will probably add a 4x Gigabit network card, extra ram (why not its cheap), WD or Seagate NAS Drives (for storage), and a raid card. I would like to keep the case price down as much as possible (So I can put the money towards HDD's). Any recommendations, this is my first server build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 14, 2016 Author 1 minute ago, Darrenl81 said: Go to your local stores if they are going under renovation and see what you can score. It is likely it will need to be cleaned. I do not have local computer stores available for this. I need to purchase a case online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 14, 2016 Author For the case alone, i am willing to spend up to $150 USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 14, 2016 Author http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811165215 or https://www.amazon.com/iStar-D-400-7P-Rackmount-Server-Chassis/dp/B0047AFZXG/ref=pd_lpo_147_tr_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D53ZB77JGJ79QHZ6F0AT Would that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 14, 2016 you can get away with 2U rackmounts that are inexpensive. I use them for my cluster to cram high end desktops into them. You will need PCIe risers for the cards (unless you use half height) and if you plan to use ATX PSU you're looking at seasonic 600W PSU with rear fan. Some come with hot swap bays while some just have the bays for you to add them like the hotswap bay shown above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 14, 2016 Author Do the hot swap bay's impede airflow? how do they keep themselves cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 14, 2016 Some of them come with fans, some dont. Non hot swap have better airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 16, 2016 Author https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047AFZXG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I ended up picking one of these. It looks like the next step for me is to pick a cooler and find the Quad gigabit network card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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