what 3/4u rack PC case

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   right i need to replace the case on my computer [been bashed about the past few years]. Feel like rack mounting it, so i can rackmount all the other bits i have and have a tidy solution. 

Its replacing an Antec P800 so im looking for similar quality, nice thick metal, 120mm fan slots, anti vibration HDD cage mounts etc etc. Will be using all silent components to fit it out. 

Is a desktop ATX MOBO [full size], with full sized PSU [corsair HX modular jobby], needs 3-4x 3.5" internal mounts, and 1-2x 5.25" external mounts for bluray/dvd drives. Needs room to fit the prolimatech megahalem cpu cooler in [159mm height off CPU].

cheers folks :)

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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: what 3/4u rack PC case Posted: 19 December 2012 at 12:36pm
	right i need to replace the case on my computer [been bashed about the past few years]. Feel like rack mounting it, so i can rackmount all the other bits i have and have a tidy solution. Its replacing an Antec P800 so im looking for similar quality, nice thick metal, 120mm fan slots, anti vibration HDD cage mounts etc etc. Will be using all silent components to fit it out. Is a desktop ATX MOBO [full size], with full sized PSU [corsair HX modular jobby], needs 3-4x 3.5" internal mounts, and 1-2x 5.25" external mounts for bluray/dvd drives. Needs room to fit the prolimatech megahalem cpu cooler in [159mm height off CPU]. cheers folks :)
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mini-mad Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 13 July 2012 Location: london Status: Offline Points: 6903	Post Options Post Reply Quote mini-mad Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 December 2012 at 2:20pm
	Antec do a rackmount... (im an Antec fanboy!) nice and deep and does everything you need. 1st link... Antec's... 2nd link... copy, but 1/3 the price. or... buy a rack shelf and "bolt" you old case to it. http://www.scan.co.uk/products/antec-4u-rackmount-chassis-650w-psu-(eps-12v)-e-atx-12-drive-bays-1x120mm-and-2x80mm-fans http://www.scan.co.uk/products/codegen-4u-rackmount-case-500mm-deep-e-atx-ready-w-o-psu Edited by mini-mad - 19 December 2012 at 2:21pm
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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 Posted: 05 February 2013 at 7:57pm
	question, would my PSU fit in the Antec rackmount? it looks like it ships with a custom one, would mine go in? 140mm fan, 50% longer than usual etc etc...
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shagnasty Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 30 July 2007 Location: Guildford, UK Status: Offline Points: 7685	Post Options Post Reply Quote shagnasty Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 February 2013 at 1:22am
	Would this baby do? http://www.xcase.co.uk/X-Case-RM-400-10-4u-rackmount-server-case-norcoRPC-p/case-x-case-400-10.htm Def takes a standard ATX PSU (most 4u do, but 3U tend to require servergrade ones which cost a packet) The first Antec link seems to have been removed and teh second one looked a bit lacking in drive mount due to the fan...

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: 06 February 2013 at 10:23am
	ahhhh that looks more like it, think ill give it a go!
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slaz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Croc Joined: 27 November 2009 Location: London E2 Status: Offline Points: 2713	Post Options Post Reply Quote slaz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 February 2013 at 11:35am
	Bit of a thread hi-jack I suppose, but ..... Does anyone want a heavy duty tower case ? Pretty sure it'd be classified as "server grade" "midi-tower" form factor, bomb-proof, 4 x 5.25 external bays, 4 x 3.5 internal bays (I think). Would need collection from London E2 .... need it gone soon - otherwise the skip looms for it. Also got a swish-looking Antec piano-black case - more of a mini-tower - very good nick- in original carton .... need that gone too - wouldn't mind a coupla beers for that.
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	If you get a chance, i would put some sort of fabric removable filter on the intake of the fan !!!! So much crap gets sucked in to PC's, and be VERY careful if your using Dry Ice... its beautiful stuff but ruins all equipment ! Especially computers as i found :)
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	I may be able to help, I've got an immaculate 4U ATX rack case ready to go that I'd do for a very fetching price for a SP member, if not will go on conbay. PM me for more info and can send pics etc, its got all the specs your after (:
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