Server Case Mods

pozativenrgy · Feb 27, 2013, 11:22 PM

Hello everyone,

I am new here and was hoping I could get some advice. I am putting something together for a friend and am needing guidance. I need to put together 3 servers, a low end, med, and a beast. I think I can figure out what I need component wise, what I can't seem to find are cases. He wants very flashy looks, so an all flat sided cube wont work. I was thinking of using the HAF XB, but I am new to building a server, so not sure if it has the room for all the components.

Norton · Feb 27, 2013, 11:39 PM

Welcome to TPU!

This case will work with most large boards up to and including the EVGA SR-2 and SR-X (HPTX form factor)

Xigmatek Elysium Black CCC-HSA0DS-U01 All Black Al...

Not sure on any others- would be helpful if you would list the motherboard form factors you are considering,

**EDIT- here's another (supports up to HPTX):

Rosewill BLACKHAWK-ULTRA Gaming Super Tower Comput...

james888 · Feb 28, 2013, 12:13 AM

Rosewill thor. Support up to E-ATX / XL-ATX. For if you want a beast.
Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Ca...

sneekypeet · Feb 28, 2013, 12:15 AM

What form factor is the motherboard? "server" is a lose term.

pozativenrgy · Feb 28, 2013, 01:19 AM

I will probably be doing E ATX setups

pozativenrgy · Feb 28, 2013, 01:27 AM

Any thoughts on the HAF XB?

Norton · Feb 28, 2013, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pozativenrgy

Any thoughts on the HAF XB?

ATX only and limited space for storage- looks nice, well built, and plenty of air flow though.

pozativenrgy · Feb 28, 2013, 11:11 PM

I have been advised to bring another question I had to my original thread. Well, I stated before that I could figure out what I needed component wise. Well I was wrong. I thought it would be a simple google search. I don't really know anything about building a server. I can build out a PC easy. So, anyone think they could help me come up with 3 sample server builds.....

tokyoduong · Mar 1, 2013, 01:21 PM

First, you need to state price range for each build
Second, you need to decide AMD or Intel or a combo
Third, characteristics of each build. Performance vs power consumption....

The range for server builds are just very far apart. With the spread of such a wide range of cores multiplied by the range of sockets...you are looking at very large scale. You probably want to talk to your friend to see who he's selling to.

BTW is this supposed to be a real server or workstation that uses server grade parts?

pozativenrgy · Mar 1, 2013, 01:28 PM

So, I am thinking like, 3k, 5k, and 10k.

Workstation for the entry level. The other 2 I was thinking rack setups.

DanTheBanjoman · Mar 1, 2013, 01:50 PM

What kind of servers? Depending on their role specs will vary, a lot. And how is the look of the case relevant with a rack model?

pozativenrgy · Mar 1, 2013, 02:11 PM

So, the clientele is very flashy. So he emphasized looks are important. As far as intended use, it is unknown. So the builds can be generic and open to customization

Jizzler · Mar 1, 2013, 02:12 PM

I don't believe they've sold any yet, gotta generalize so buyers have an idea of the price range before upgrades or specialization.

1 CPU, 2/4 core / 8GB / MHD

1 CPU, 6/8 core / 16GB / MHD, SSD

2 CPU, 6/8 core. / 32GB / MHD, SSD

I'd get familiar with Supermicro's offerings. They have a number of barebones (psu/case/board) to start you off with. Just have to add CPU(s), RAM, drives.

Ex: http://www.supermicro.com/products/s...S-5037A-iL.cfm

Could make a nice little server with that for under $1000 (hardware cost only).

de.das.dude · Mar 1, 2013, 02:16 PM

You need to specify the hardware first.

DanTheBanjoman · Mar 1, 2013, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pozativenrgy

So, the clientele is very flashy. So he emphasized looks are important. As far as intended use, it is unknown. So the builds can be generic and open to customization

I'd refuse to answer the question in that case. It's impossible to give any useful advise without knowing the intended use. You'd be a horrible consultant if you'd come with an answer that isn't a question.

Most ATX cases can fit E-ATX boards btw, it's often not listed though and might be a tight fit.

Feb 27, 2013, 11:22 PM	#1
pozativenrgy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8 (0.09/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Server Case Mods Hello everyone, I am new here and was hoping I could get some advice. I am putting something together for a friend and am needing guidance. I need to put together 3 servers, a low end, med, and a beast. I think I can figure out what I need component wise, what I can't seem to find are cases. He wants very flashy looks, so an all flat sided cube wont work. I was thinking of using the HAF XB, but I am new to building a server, so not sure if it has the room for all the components.

Feb 27, 2013, 11:39 PM	#2
Norton WCG Team Assistant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northeast, USA Posts: 5,172 (9.95/day) Thanks: 5,411 Thanked 10,139 Times in 3,190 Posts System Specs	Welcome to TPU! This case will work with most large boards up to and including the EVGA SR-2 and SR-X (HPTX form factor) Xigmatek Elysium Black CCC-HSA0DS-U01 All Black Al... Not sure on any others- would be helpful if you would list the motherboard form factors you are considering, EDIT- here's another (supports up to HPTX): Rosewill BLACKHAWK-ULTRA Gaming Super Tower Comput... __________________ Why sit on the Bench when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!- World Community Grid (FTW) CPU crunchers- FX-8350(4.4)/FX-8150(4.0)/FX-6200(4.0)/ PII 1045T/PII 1045T/i7-920/Xeon (6c/12t)....(44 cores/54 threads) GPU crunchers- no WCG GPU work available Folding@Home- 2x GTX 580's WCG-TPU Team thread- crunch for our Team/see what we do...** Last edited by Norton; Feb 27, 2013 at 11:46 PM.

System Name:	My Fortress/Trish (WCG #1)/Julia (WCG #2)/Junior (WCG #3)/Norton3 (WCG #4)/My Niece (WCG #5)/TBA
Processor:	FX-8350/PII 1045T/1045T/FX-6200/FX-8150/Xeon (6c/12t)/i7 920
Motherboard:	ASUS M5A99X Evo/ ASUS M4A79XTD Evo/Biostar A880GZ/Biostar A880GZ/ASUS M5A97 EVO/EVGA X58 SLI 3- x2
Cooling:	Xig Night Hawk/ AMD stock hp/Xig Gaia/Xig Night Hawk/Xig Night Hawk/H70/Phantek
Memory:	2x4GB G.Skill Ares DDR31866/2x4GB DDR3 1600/2x2GB DDR31600/2x2GB DDR31600/2x4GB DDR31600/2x3GB/2x3GB
Video Card:	HD 7870/8400GS/IGP/7770/HD 7870/3x HD 7770's
Hard Disk:	2xWD 640(Blue)/WD 80/WD 160/WD 320 (2.5")/WD 160(2.5")/WD VR 150GB/WD 320
Optical Drive:	DVD/RW (if used)
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell 2208WPF, 2409W / Dell 1907FP (shared)
Case:	Silverstone Fortress FT01B/Source 210/Source 210/Fractal Define Mini/Fractal R4/HAF 932/TBA
Sound Card:	on board (All)
PSU:	Corsair HX850/700w (Rosewill)/Antec HCG-620/CX500 v2/TX850/AX1200/TX550M
Software:	Windows 7 HP 64/Win7 Pro 64/ Vista 64bit/Win7 Pro 64/Win7 Pro 64/Win7 Pro 64/Win7 Pro 64
Benchmarks:	Why sit on the Bench when you can get in the game and Crunch!!!

Processor:	Intel Core i5-2500K @ 4.5GHz
Motherboard:	MSI P67A-GD53
Cooling:	Alphacool Monta 240mm
Memory:	G.SKILL 2GBx4 1600mhz 7-8-7-24-2N
Video Card:	Saphire 7970 OC 1250Mhz/1600Mhz
Hard Disk:	Adata sp900, WD Black 500Gb
CRT/LCD Model:	Vizio VM230XVT 1920x1080
Case:	Corsair 550d
Sound Card:	Auzentech Prelude + jvc rx700
PSU:	COUGAR SX850 850W
Software:	Windows 7 64 Bit
Benchmarks:	8224 firestrike

Feb 28, 2013, 12:15 AM	#4
sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,004 (7.31/day) Thanks: 3,035 Thanked 5,487 Times in 3,950 Posts System Specs	What form factor is the motherboard? "server" is a lose term. __________________ Hers: ASUS Maximus V Gene / i7 3770K / Swiftech H220 / 4X8GB Corsair Dominators / ASUS GTX660 / Corsair AX-760 / Windows 7 64bit / Fractal Design ARC Midi R2 Test: Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 / i7 2600K / A lot Of Coolers / Ripjaws Currently / HIS HD7950 IceQ Turbo / Silverstone SST-ST85F-G / Windows 7 64bit / InWin D-Frame Limited Edition

Feb 28, 2013, 12:13 AM	#3
james888 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,275 (3.27/day) Thanks: 456 Thanked 429 Times in 320 Posts System Specs	Rosewill thor. Support up to E-ATX / XL-ATX. For if you want a beast. Rosewill THOR V2 Gaming ATX Full Tower Computer Ca...

System Name:	His
Processor:	Intel i7 3770K Cooled with Swiftech Apogee Drive II
Motherboard:	Asus Maximus V Extreme
Cooling:	Swiftech MCR-320 Cooled With Corsair SP120 Fans
Memory:	4X4GB Corsair Dominator Platinum 2666 C11
Video Card:	Asus GTX680 Direct Cu II TOP
Hard Disk:	Corsair Force GT 180GB / Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB
Optical Drive:	- - - - - - -
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung 40" 120hz LCD
Case:	SilverStone Temjin TJ11
Sound Card:	Realtek on board > Sony receiver > Cerwin Vega's
PSU:	Corsair AX1200
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate 64

Feb 28, 2013, 01:19 AM	#5
pozativenrgy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8 (0.09/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I will probably be doing E ATX setups

Feb 28, 2013, 01:27 AM	#6
pozativenrgy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8 (0.09/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any thoughts on the HAF XB?

Feb 28, 2013, 11:11 PM	#8
pozativenrgy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8 (0.09/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been advised to bring another question I had to my original thread. Well, I stated before that I could figure out what I needed component wise. Well I was wrong. I thought it would be a simple google search. I don't really know anything about building a server. I can build out a PC easy. So, anyone think they could help me come up with 3 sample server builds.....

Mar 1, 2013, 01:21 PM	#9
tokyoduong Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 414 (3.42/day) Thanks: 24 Thanked 101 Times in 85 Posts System Specs	First, you need to state price range for each build Second, you need to decide AMD or Intel or a combo Third, characteristics of each build. Performance vs power consumption.... The range for server builds are just very far apart. With the spread of such a wide range of cores multiplied by the range of sockets...you are looking at very large scale. You probably want to talk to your friend to see who he's selling to. BTW is this supposed to be a real server or workstation that uses server grade parts?

System Name:	Desktop
Processor:	i5 3570k stock
Motherboard:	Asrock Z77
Cooling:	Corsair H60
Memory:	G Skill 8gb 1600 mhz
Video Card:	Sapphire Radeon 7850
Hard Disk:	1 TB Velociraptor, 120 GB Vertex 3
CRT/LCD Model:	27" Samsung LED
Case:	Thermaltake V9
PSU:	Corsair CX430
Software:	Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit

Mar 1, 2013, 01:28 PM	#10
pozativenrgy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8 (0.09/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So, I am thinking like, 3k, 5k, and 10k. Workstation for the entry level. The other 2 I was thinking rack setups.

Mar 1, 2013, 01:50 PM	#11
DanTheBanjoman Señor Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Utrecht, Utrecht, The kingdom of the Netherlands Posts: 8,498 (2.58/day) Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,453 Times in 1,077 Posts System Specs	What kind of servers? Depending on their role specs will vary, a lot. And how is the look of the case relevant with a rack model?

Processor:	Dual Xeon 5506
Motherboard:	Asus Z8NA-D6
Cooling:	2x Thermalright HR-01 X/passive
Memory:	6GB Corsair something
Video Card:	EVGA GTX 260 Core 216
Hard Disk:	None
Optical Drive:	None
CRT/LCD Model:	24" Asus
Case:	Thermaltake Swing
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	620W CM
Software:	Win2k8

Mar 1, 2013, 02:11 PM	#12
pozativenrgy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8 (0.09/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So, the clientele is very flashy. So he emphasized looks are important. As far as intended use, it is unknown. So the builds can be generic and open to customization

Mar 1, 2013, 02:12 PM	#13
Jizzler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Geneva, FL, USA Posts: 3,010 (1.42/day) Thanks: 567 Thanked 606 Times in 487 Posts System Specs	I don't believe they've sold any yet, gotta generalize so buyers have an idea of the price range before upgrades or specialization. 1 CPU, 2/4 core / 8GB / MHD 1 CPU, 6/8 core / 16GB / MHD, SSD 2 CPU, 6/8 core. / 32GB / MHD, SSD I'd get familiar with Supermicro's offerings. They have a number of barebones (psu/case/board) to start you off with. Just have to add CPU(s), RAM, drives. Ex: http://www.supermicro.com/products/s...S-5037A-iL.cfm Could make a nice little server with that for under $1000 (hardware cost only).

Processor:	AMD FX-8120
Motherboard:	ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional
Cooling:	Scythe Ninja 3
Memory:	G.Skill DDR3-1866 8GB x 2
Video Card:	Gigabyte GTX 660 2GB
Hard Disk:	Crucial M4 128GB, WD 640GB x 4, 2TB Seagate
Optical Drive:	Asus SATA DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus 24" HD+ (1920x1200)
Case:	Lian Li PC-A17B
Sound Card:	Onboard
PSU:	OCZ GameXtreme 700w
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate

Mar 1, 2013, 02:16 PM	#14
de.das.dude Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wild Wild East Posts: 4,571 (4.25/day) Thanks: 2,332 Thanked 1,335 Times in 914 Posts System Specs	You need to specify the hardware first. __________________ my wallet isnt hashwell compatiple sad face

System Name:	SuperDuperUberComputer
Processor:	AMD Phenom II 945 X4 3.0Ghz
Motherboard:	ASRock 990FX Extreme 4
Cooling:	CM Hyper 212 EVO push:pull+ 1 panaflow 113CFM + 2 x 120mm NZXTs
Memory:	2x4GB DDR3 Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz CL9
Video Card:	GIGABYTE GTS450 OC2
Hard Disk:	SATA II 80GB Hitachi 7200RPM,W.D 500GB Green \|\| 4GB int + random SD cards
Optical Drive:	ASUS DVD drive
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung Sync Master 793s CRT\|
Case:	NZXT Guardian 921RB
Sound Card:	Realtek ALC892 with THX True Studio
PSU:	Corsair GS600
Software:	Windows 7 64bit
Benchmarks:	real men dont need to bench :p

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