[MonkeyJug]

I'm about to build a media server to rip and store my entire blu-ray collection of about 400 movies.

I presently have a N36L server with 5x2TB drives and the same amount again in my main PC, as backup.

I now want to whack them all into a new server and do away with the N36L, because it is too slow when trying to convert my movies collection on the fly (particularly with Air Video). It is buffer-central!

I'm looking at the Antec 1200v3, but it's a very old case. Is there anything new out there that will allow me to comfortably fit 10-15 HDDs, with a bit left over for future expansion?

Otherwise, Antec 1200 it is!

[HSC]

biggest cases I know of take 10 drives - eg. Fractal Design XL and some Coolermasters

another option would be to convert the 5.25" bays into 3.5"
I added 4 hdd's that way using a fanned 3 bay converter & 4port sata raid card

a similar solution should give you room for 14drives internally (assuming you have enough sata data & power ports as well)

+ more if you mod manually or use external as well

[MonkeyJug]

I like the look of that Fractal Design XL. Not that it really matters, because it will be in my AV cupboard, under the stairs so will never been seen.

I like that it holds 10HDDs without the need for any IcyBoxes.

What raid card do you use in your setup?

[HSC]

I use a Highpoint Rocket 640L 4port card I think
+ board has loads of sata's

but most of my drives are not raided (hardware)
only the stuff I cant lose (personal data etc)

[HSC]

How about 26 hdd's !!!!

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5967/c...6-35-hdd-slots

[savage hamster]

Xigmatek Elysium Interior? wont bust the bank

[Morley]

Originally Posted by savage hamster

Xigmatek Elysium Interior? wont bust the bank

I have been looking at that case it is huge

[savage hamster]

Originally Posted by Morley

I have been looking at that case it is huge

best you can get for the price