I am getting interested in building a home server with lots of storage, mainly for backup purposes and sharing files across my LAN. I was very excited when I saw the review of the "Silverstone LC10B-E HTPC Case" (see http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=327&Itemid=61&limit=1&limitstart=1 for reference) and also saw some other (maybe) similar cases (didn't dig into details, but here's the thread: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2137035).
There's a BUT anyway: I need a case that can allow a full-sized ATX board to be installed, space for 6-8 3.5'' (which should be accessible even after the mainboard has been mounted) and eventually a full-sized 5'' bay for a DVD-Writer. No need for full-lenght graphic cards (was thinking on getting kind of a 42XX radeon for the install, but then it will not be used anymore). Should be an horizontal-form case (like the silverstone's) and not a vertical case, which I may have problems to fit in my room.
Dimensions are not really that restricted, let's say like two old-VHS players piled up (about 600mm x 350mm x 300mm). Pro would be with hot-swappable bays for 3.5'' drives, but I doubt it exists at a reasonably price. Price range under 200$ (the lesser the better, anyway). Anyway should I drive fail, I don't wanna disassemble the case to get to it. Should allow a big fan an PSU to be installed (as for the fan: Scythe Infinity SCINF-1000 or other ones if you suggest ...).
Thank you very much ;)
and it is not about …a shopping or buying recommendation – Sathya♦ Feb 14 '11 at 10:36