Since my previous thread I've had to re-evaluate my NAS budget so I need a cheaper case.
Requirements:
What I would like:
I spent ages looking for a medium depth case with lots of hot swap bays but can't find anything around $100. Looking for suggestions!
Options:
Old thread: Looking for budget friendly 3U or 4U server chassis for storage
Requirements:
- ATX (Supermicro X8ST3-F)
- Tons of 3.5" slots!
What I would like:
- Easy cable management
- Simplified drive swap process
- Hot swap?
- Comfortable installation of a Noctua NH-U12DX i4
I spent ages looking for a medium depth case with lots of hot swap bays but can't find anything around $100. Looking for suggestions!
Options:
- Rackmount:
- NORCO RPC-431
- 9 drives
- $82
- RSV-L4000
- 12 drives
- $130
- Rosewill RSV-R4000
- 11 drives
- $85
- NORCO RPC-430
- 8 drives
- $70
- ARK 4U406
- 11
- $54
- NORCO RPC-431
- Desktop:
- NZXT Source 210
- 11 drives
- $30
- Rosewill WolfAlloy
- 10 drives
- $80
- Fractal Design Define R4
- 10 drives
- $90
- NZXT Source 210
Old thread: Looking for budget friendly 3U or 4U server chassis for storage