Need a case with lots of drive bays

SouthOfHere · May 17, 2017

Hi,

I'm looking for a case that will allow me to mount 5x 2.5" SSDs and 7x 3.5" HDDs. Currently the SSDs are stacked with an elastic band around them and it really doesn't look good. I'm having trouble finding the right case that will accommodate these drives, I am more than prepared to sacrifice the 5.25" bays for additional drive bays. Just after some recommendations?

Thanks.

dorsetknob · May 17, 2017

Not a case recommendation
but an idea you may consider
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/case-accessories/4-in-3-device-module/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COOLER-MASTER-4-IN-3-DEVICE-MODULE-NEW-STB-3T4-E3-GP-/172274263407

jboydgolfer · May 17, 2017

NAS cage?

the Phanteks Enthoo pro m has space for 8Hdd's , and 4+ SSD's, but you'll need to order the racks for the entire 8 Drives, as it only comes with 2 iirc...

& it holds more than listed here for SSD's, i own it so i know it can hold more, in non traditional locations.

ne6togadno · May 17, 2017

http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Primo-SE.html

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Super_Tower_/Core/C_00002894/Core_W200/Specification.htm

http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model_Specification.aspx?id=C_00002895

http://www.thermaltake.com/Chassis/Super_Tower_/Core/C_00002802/Core_W100/Specification.htm

https://www.nzxt.com/products/phantom-820-white

edit:
http://www.caselabs-store.com/mercury-s8-customizable/

Norton · May 17, 2017

Fractal Define XL rev2
http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-xl-r2-black-pearl

The perfect case if you need lots of drive bays

EDIT- sorry posted the wrong link... this one is correct :oops:

jboydgolfer · May 17, 2017

Norton said:
Fractal Define XL rev2

I change my suggestion to what norton posted. Fractal +1

rtwjunkie · May 17, 2017

Even the Fractal Define R5 has 8 if you don't want XL sized. It also has 2 SSD slots on back of m/b tray, and has 3 5.25 bays as well, which if done properly could be 6 HDD's or SSD's.

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Need a case with lots of drive bays

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