Server case?

wiwazevedo · 02-14-2007, 05:25 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144007

this case says its a server computer case but does that actually restrict you from using it for a regular gaming computer? are there any other differences between the server computer cases and just regular atx towers other than the amount of drive bays and fans? Im sort of new at this so any help would b nice! thanks!

PC eye · 02-14-2007, 05:42 AM

Generally you are looking at a higher full sized case like the one seen there. Most cases now have standard mounts on them while some older style server cases were specially made for board with a different mounting pattern. The holes on the atx board wouldn't line up on those. The brand there however is at the "bottom of the spoiled fruit barrel" as far as quality. Plus never order a new case that comes with a supply Buy a good name supply separately! They usually throw a cheapie supply in just to sell a bundle. But you never get any type of "bundle of joy" when the supply suddenly quits or is found to be a problem later.

heyman421 · 02-14-2007, 07:02 AM

that case is ugly as sin

PC eye · 02-14-2007, 08:17 AM

For a good look at one of the largest collections of different types as well as style of cases including gaming cases you may see your eyes pop out a little when browsing the different makes and models seen at http://www.xoxide.com/pccases.html The list there will certainly provide you with plenty of alternatives.

diduknowthat · 02-14-2007, 12:06 PM

That case has no difference between a normal case, it's only called a "server case" is because it's a full tower.

PC eye · 02-14-2007, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diduknowthat

That case has no difference between a normal case, it's only called a "server case" is because it's a full tower.

That's only because it's not in BTX form. It specifies atx when looked at but also allows for the use of AT boards. The brand is foobar as farr as supplies are concerned however. For a good look over of full tower as well as other cases go to the link posted earlier.

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02-14-2007, 05:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,699	Generally you are looking at a higher full sized case like the one seen there. Most cases now have standard mounts on them while some older style server cases were specially made for board with a different mounting pattern. The holes on the atx board wouldn't line up on those. The brand there however is at the "bottom of the spoiled fruit barrel" as far as quality. Plus never order a new case that comes with a supply Buy a good name supply separately! They usually throw a cheapie supply in just to sell a bundle. But you never get any type of "bundle of joy" when the supply suddenly quits or is found to be a problem later.

02-14-2007, 07:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
heyman421 banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,349	that case is ugly as sin

02-14-2007, 08:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,699	For a good look at one of the largest collections of different types as well as style of cases including gaming cases you may see your eyes pop out a little when browsing the different makes and models seen at http://www.xoxide.com/pccases.html The list there will certainly provide you with plenty of alternatives.