Comment on your rack mount PC cases

[in10shun]

I've been wanting to rack mount my PC for a while now, but it's really hard to tell what cases are godd and which ones are junk by looking at a picture. I searched and read a few old threads on the subject, but no one has really done a follow-up thread. So, for those of you who have had rack cases for a while now - which one are you using, where did you get it, how much, what's good / bad about it?

Thanks,
James

[tenkproductions]

I purchased this rack and it is of great quality.the rack is like a tank!Check it out!

Black Directron RA456a01A35AT Enclosure Rack Mount 4U Full Version Computer Case w/ HEC 350W PS, 3 Case Fans & USB Ports, P4 & MP Ready
RA456a01A35ATRegular price: $197.00Sale price:

www.directron.com

Look under cases & fans then under rackmounts and industrial.

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[ReniuR]

We have been using this one for a good while now, and I have no complaints. The design is really nice, 2 fans in the front pulling thru a re-usable air filter, removable hard drive mounts, adjustable I/O plates in the back, great handles in the front, and the holes inside for mounting the mobo are scattered everywhere (I imagine you could mount just about any motherboard in there).

From what I've seen, you can't beat the price of this one very easily. I know there are nicer ones out there, but this one makes a great budget case that will perform well and last.

[keny]

Man that's cheap. I thought those things costed no less than $250

I may have to invest in that.

[Andrew B]

I'm not sure where they get them from, but my Carillon AC-1 has a killer rack-mount case. Check out their site for details:
http://www.carillonusa.com

Andrew

[Gilbus]

Carillon does not sell their cases separately.

A good case manufacturer that Wave Digital Systems used to use is Appro. Check them out at www.appro.com

Middle Atlantic has some nice rack cases too - www.middleatlantic.com

-gil