Where can I find this in a PC case?

Sasqui · Nov 11, 2011, 03:25 PM

I love my HAF 932, but I'm itching to upgrade that before moving to a new CPU/MB/MEM, also want a winter project.

I'm looking for a case that has the following:

Ample 3.5" SATA drive bays that are "plug-in" (meaning a power/SATA bracket at the back of the drive bay, and tool-less install). I currently have had the back of my HAF 932 off for over a year from swapping drives in and out, and having to unplug cables each time.
Room for a 360 Radiator + 3x120mm fans (on the INSIDE!!!)
Tons of airflow, I don't care about filters have never had a dust problem
External (front) USB 3.0, eSata
And the obvious aesthetics, cable management and build quality

Honestly have been lazy and haven't really looked much on Newegg and others

JrRacinFan · Nov 11, 2011, 03:27 PM

Pickup a USB 3.0 Dock & a Corsair case.

EDIT:

Maybe an Antec 1200?

arnoo1 · Nov 11, 2011, 03:35 PM

http://www.xigmatek.com/product.php?...=specification

maybe this case? it looks awesome, tons of airflow and alot of space for wc setup, and not to expensive

JrRacinFan · Nov 11, 2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnoo1

http://www.xigmatek.com/product.php?...=specification

maybe this case? it looks awesome, tons of airflow and alot of space for wc setup, and not to expensive

Awesome case!!!!

I want one now LOL

http://www.xoxide.com/xigmaetk-elysiumcase-window.html

Sasqui · Nov 11, 2011, 03:45 PM

The 3.5" hot-swappable drive cage thing is almost at the top of my list...

Quote:

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Pickup a USB 3.0 Dock & a Corsair case.

EDIT:

Maybe an Antec 1200?

Going to look at the 1200.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnoo1

http://www.xigmatek.com/product.php?...=specification

maybe this case? it looks awesome, tons of airflow and alot of space for wc setup, and not to expensive

I do like the Xiggy... wish they'd tone down the size of the front a little.

Sasqui · Nov 11, 2011, 04:18 PM

Double post...

What cases out there have a number of hot-swappable tool-less 3.5" drive bays?

I found this nice features but kinda UGLY:

http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...1&limitstart=4

See bottom left behind drive racks...

Edit: Corsair Obsidian too?

Rowsol · Nov 16, 2011, 12:24 PM

Yea, I was just about to say the obsidian. I'm sure there are other cases out there that support what you want though, and probably cheaper.

AsRock · Nov 16, 2011, 12:56 PM

Go to mountainmods.com . There pricy but dam those cases give you so many options that to me beat any thing and you can even have one made that fits 2 PCs in to as well lol.

Although you might need some extra fans

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AthlonX2 · Nov 16, 2011, 01:30 PM

Level 10 GT has everything you want minus the 3 x 120 rad,it can hold a 2 x 120 though

JrRacinFan · Nov 16, 2011, 01:33 PM

I was looking at the Level 10 the other day Athlon. I like it alot.

AthlonX2 · Nov 16, 2011, 01:52 PM

quick video i shot of lvl 10 gt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2UrAbcJpqc

Sasqui · Nov 16, 2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AthlonX2

Level 10 GT has everything you want minus the 3 x 120 rad,it can hold a 2 x 120 though

I can't give up my 360 rad!

Damn, someone please make a case that has everything I want and be less than $100

sneekypeet · Nov 16, 2011, 08:30 PM

PROTIP: While cases having hot swap hard drive bays is cool, in my experience they usually wear out and cause connectivity issues. If you are planning to often change drives for some reason, I would grab a dock!

Darkleoco · Nov 16, 2011, 08:37 PM

If you love your 932 why not simply upgrade to the HAF 942/X? It is a great case and if you like your current case I'm sure you would like it, it also meets all of your requirements.

Sasqui · Nov 16, 2011, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneekypeet

PROTIP: While cases having hot swap hard drive bays is cool, in my experience they usually wear out and cause connectivity issues. If you are planning to often change drives for some reason, I would grab a dock!

Not that often, I just hate fussing with cables when I do!

I have a second primary drive for my work laptop, have a Dell that has a tool-less hard drive holder, it's very handy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkleoco

If you love your 932 why not simply upgrade to the HAF 942/X? It is a great case and if you like your current case I'm sure you would like it, it also meets all of your requirements.

I would, but it only has a single docking bay, I'm looking for the HDD bays to have hot-swappable backplates, to avoid messing with cables when moving drives around. See the picture I posted above.

Darkleoco · Nov 16, 2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasqui

Not that often, I just hate fussing with cables when I do!

I have a second primary drive for my work laptop, have a Dell that has a tool-less hard drive holder, it's very handy.

I would, but it only has a single docking bay, I'm looking for the HDD bays to have hot-swappable backplates, to avoid messing with cables when moving drives around. See the picture I posted above.

It actually has compatibility for 2 hot-swappabable drives, I am using them for both of my hard drives right now.

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Sasqui Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,066 (2.22/day) Thanks: 827 Thanked 913 Times in 746 Posts System Specs	Double post... What cases out there have a number of hot-swappable tool-less 3.5" drive bays? I found this nice features but kinda UGLY: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...1&limitstart=4 See bottom left behind drive racks... Edit: Corsair Obsidian too? __________________ Heatware

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