3U rack case - recomendations?

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   id like to recase my computer into a 3u rack, every time it gets moved im worried its going to die and is awkward (3U as i have a rackbag spare which would be perfect!). Most the ones out there are really ugly server type cases. Currently got a decent quality giant Antec thing, silent pc build, everythings really well built, solid walls, rubber antishock/vibration mounts for all hardware etc etc.

The company carillon used to trade these prebuilds, very expensive for what they were, but sexy cases!!

Not worried about the 'audio production' gimmicks, i dont use any. Just want a good looking 3u case which will take standard desktop windows components in (got everything so dont need one with PSU or fans if i can help it.)

Any suggestions? Ta, Pat

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mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 3U rack case - recomendations? Posted: 06 June 2010 at 9:11pm
	id like to recase my computer into a 3u rack, every time it gets moved im worried its going to die and is awkward (3U as i have a rackbag spare which would be perfect!). Most the ones out there are really ugly server type cases. Currently got a decent quality giant Antec thing, silent pc build, everythings really well built, solid walls, rubber antishock/vibration mounts for all hardware etc etc. The company carillon used to trade these prebuilds, very expensive for what they were, but sexy cases!! Not worried about the 'audio production' gimmicks, i dont use any. Just want a good looking 3u case which will take standard desktop windows components in (got everything so dont need one with PSU or fans if i can help it.) Any suggestions? Ta, Pat
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dunc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 31 May 2007 Location: Cumbria Status: Offline Points: 305	Post Options Post Reply Quote dunc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 June 2010 at 10:13pm
	http://www.xcase.co.uk/3u-short-rackmount-p/case-xcase-rm300s.htm http://www.xcase.co.uk/product-p/case-compucase-3u.htm HTH Dunc

mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2010 at 3:41pm
	thanks for the links, but very dull and server like. There must be something marketed for the domestic market not looking too bad!
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James Tengo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 09 May 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 2144	Post Options Post Reply Quote James Tengo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2010 at 3:48pm
	The terms "Domestic market" and "19" rack mount" don't really go together, so why would anyone design something with those two things in mind...

mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 03 November 2008 Location: Brighton Status: Offline Points: 7801	Post Options Post Reply Quote mk2_ginger_biscuit69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2010 at 4:15pm
	why do they put LED's in desktop pc components and viewing windows in cases!? I know plenty of PC boffs who have 19" rackmount servers for their LANs in 'normal' domestic settings (normal for extremely nerdy advanced ICT students), they buy silly gimmics like LED fans which make the computer look radioactive through quaranteen style windows. Even a server case for a more plush setting with some nice shiny chrome or something designed for a professional setting would be perfect, not something that looks like a transit vans radiator cover crossed with jeremy clarksons huge mouth impersonating a bentleys grill!
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matt andrews Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Registered User Joined: 15 September 2004 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote matt andrews Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10 June 2010 at 7:20pm
	I have an Xcase 4U shallow as my home server, would look great (in my opinion) in a high end home theatre rack. Not the best pic but it looks rather nice with its very clean front http://picasaweb.google.com/matthewcandrews/Computers#5457828399315486434 In summary +1 for xcase shallow cases Edited by matt andrews - 10 June 2010 at 7:22pm

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	shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, i just threw two out like that. LOOOOOL
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