[GamingDaemon]

Thank you Jonowxeno!

Based on what you've said, I'm struggling on two fronts now:

1. First, I'm looking for a solid motherboard that has six SATA slots
2. And second, a good case.

Here are the cases I am looking at now:

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811123127
2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146051
3. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352002

So, if anyone can recommend a good motherboard that has 6 SATA slots, or speak to any of these cases, I am really interested...

 

[GamingDaemon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by armourcore9brker;14230318
I just order a file server build from the egg that has an E-350 proc on an Asus m-itx board.

I used 3 HDDs (1 (500GB) for OS and 2 (2 TB) for Raid-1). I got a case that has 1 internal 3.5" 1 external 3.5" and a 5.25" I then used this for the 5.25. It allows for a slim ODD because I just can't seem to get myself to part with them.

If you are fine with only 3 drives I'd get this and just use the adapter. I also swapped out the PSU on that for a different one. The case uses flex-atx power supplies. There are 5.25 to 2.5 hot swap bays if you want to use those. I just wanted something that could fit in my shelf and me not have to worry about it.

I was looking for a cheap build and my final price was around $500.

I like the price. Thank you for the advice!
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Originally Posted by kujon;14230427
did you get a chance to check out this case?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112266

Nice case!! I think I prefer the black version and it is a little cheaper: LIAN LI PC-Q08B

Looks like I could get about 6 drives in there, definitely 3 very easily. Thank you.

 

[GamingDaemon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonowxeno;14236238
The Q08 is decent, have you looked at the lian-li A04 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112316

That's what I'm using, fits 7 3.5 drives + 1 2.5, but I converted the 5.25 drive bays so I have a total of 10 3.5 drives + a 2.5 SSD for OS.

I like the A04 too, but the Lian Li PC-Q08B might fit better sitting on top of my rack in my home theatre closet: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112265

Has anyone used that one?

Also, Zap, can you tell me more about the eSTAT port multiplier? Is there one someone can recommend?