Where to get mid-size case with 120m fans?

[Optimist]

A couple of months ago, I bought a PowerEdge 1600SC during one of the Dell server deals. What I like the most about the server is the case, especially the large 120mm case fans. I would like to find a similar case to build my next desktop system and I'm not rich enough to puy another server and through away the motherboard.

Has anyone come across a decent mid-size to full-size case designed to use the larger 120mm fan(s) ? I really don't want to start cutting the sheetmetal myself. (I have in the past and, with my skill and tools, it's an ugly sight!)

-Optimist

 

[Optimist]

OK, I found one myself, an Antec. Any others?

 

[deerslayer]

What model is the antec?

No, I don't know of any

 

[Bojangles139]

AMS. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...ctory=1671&catalog=7&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1

one reason i got the case, the 120 rear fan. a tip, a 120mm X 120mm X 25.5mm will fit in the front, where the 80mm is. just wish panaflo made 120mm X 25.5mm fan. and it just looks very nice

brandon

 

[Budman]

The Antec Sonata has room for 2 120mm fans,and so does the Antec SLK3700AMB.

Sonata
SLK3700AMB

Pics of the SLK3700AMB at Newegg

 

[Optimist]

Thanks for the info. I've had a couple of the Antecs in the past. Good solid cases. So, unless I can find something alsmost as good for a lot cheaper, I will probably go with the one Budman pointed out. Now I have to look around on NewEgg or Antec to see the price without the P.S. The reason I want the large fans--and a different P.S.--is to build a super quiet system.

-Optimist

 

[Cerb]

The closest cheap one is the Evercase E4252 (best budget case there is, IMO). No 120mm mount (I think the front can take one, though), but as good of a design for airflow and noise. If price isn't a major factor, the Antecs are the way to go. I doubt you'll find as good or better for cheaper, esp. w/ the 120mm fans, as they are hard to find on non-server cases.

 

[pelikan]

Here's one.

 

[boomerang]

Look here.

At Newegg too.

I just transferred my system into this case yesterday. Has lot's of nice features. The quality is good. Easiest front cover to remove I've ever seen. Latches on the side panel are very nice. Fairly easy to work in with the HD cage removed. I didn't even know until I unpacked it that the there was a front filter that was removable with any dissasembly.

Directron has it with no PS and it includes the front USB and spkr ports. Newegg includes a 300W PS but no USB and spkr ports. Wish I'd read the fine print more carefully.

 

[littletemple]

I have THIS

 

[Zepper]

Most of these cases are vaniants on the ChenMing case (Antec, Chieftec, Compucase, etc.). They all have pretty much the same features with spaces for 120mm fans front and rear.
. The cheaper ones like the Compucase DA series have thinner metal (0.8mm vs 1.0mm) and usually no feet or doors. But other than that they have most of the neat feature of the high end cases.
. 'Dem ChenMing, dey sure now how to make dem case, eh Boudreaux!' The Compucase units come with 300Watt Heroichi PSUs with temp reg fans - Excellent and quiet.
.bh.
:moon:

 

[mrwade]

I have the Coolcase.com D8000, it is a great case. Comes with 2 120mm fans, thermo controlled, removable hard drive cage and floppy cage. Rubber grommets on hard drive cage to reduce vibration. Easily removable front fan filter. Usb cables have both individual wires and the multi pin connector to fit any motherboard. Front usb, locking side door etc.

Nice price and fast service from Coolcases.com

 

[Zepper]

Hey mrwade,
. Your case is just another ChenMing variant (Compucase "DA" series)- identical to all the others mentioned above except for minor appearance details.
.bh.
:yawn;