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TheGreySpectre
12-02-04, 12:55 AM
Im currently running a Chieftec dragon (standard size not the server one witht he sideways PSU), but id like a little more room, im running out of HDbays,+ the case looks like crap after so many mods and the screw hole for the video card is not secure.

I currently only have my CPU cooled but i am also looking at cooling the video card. as of right now I have the radiator in the top of the case, and I really like that setup but i could change if necessary

Anyways, looking for suggestions on a new, bigger case.
I would Prefer not to spend more than 150 for a new case. (id really like a mountian mods case, but dont have the$$$$$)

Voodoo Rufus
12-02-04, 01:00 AM
Try taking a look here:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=260240

You might find something that meets your needs. The larger Addtronics/Antecs might do since you said you want more HDD bays and keep the rad in the top.

A Chenbro Genie can accomodate a dual 120 heater core with some work and I think has 4 HDD bays in the back. Makes for a clean setup. Maybe a Yeong Yang Cube server. They're around the $100 mark I believe.

Legion2005
12-02-04, 08:13 AM
The full tower dragon wouldnt be bad. I got a case with the sideways powersupply and I was thinking why the **** would you do that? It only took about 30 minutes and I had a normal positioned powersupply. Its a LITTLE bit crooked, but you cant tell from looking if you dont know what your looking for. I could have done a little better job at modding it, but its not hard.

Bugsmasher
12-02-04, 12:53 PM
This only comes within your budget by not including freight....still it has definite possibilities.

Yeong Yang Cube (http://www.rackmountpro.com/productpage.php?prodid=24)

For right around the same price once freight is included is the Stacker for $172 delivered from mpcparts.com

These are a couple of some 'upper' end cases however. Prices are fairly steep.

Also check out Newegg.com and check the Codegen cubes, they are listed as server cases. They do run $180 unfortunately however but look to have loads of space.

ls7corvete
12-02-04, 02:41 PM
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-047&depa=0

That case gives me a stiffy, but I like em small.

Put the rad in the top 5-1/4" bays and put the buttons in front of the rad so you dont loose many bays.

edit BTW the bigger case, cause I know you dont like em small like me, same idea though.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-112-043&depa=0

TheGreySpectre
12-03-04, 01:53 PM
thanks for the suggestions