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#5762328 Posted on: 02/21/2020 10:11 AM
@wavetrex Meshify S2 is good, I have it in one of my machines, but it's definitely not "max airflow". There are way better airflow cases out there, but Meshify has good FD quality and layout. I really wish FD would improve their case airflow and reduce temperatures though, it's not very good right now.
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@wavetrex Meshify S2 is good, I have it in one of my machines, but it's definitely not "max airflow". There are way better airflow cases out there, but Meshify has good FD quality and layout. I really wish FD would improve their case airflow and reduce temperatures though, it's not very good right now.
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#5762369 Posted on: 02/21/2020 01:53 PM
14+4 HDD slots, the new Graal for Data Hoarder
14+4 HDD slots, the new Graal for Data Hoarder
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#5762392 Posted on: 02/21/2020 03:02 PM
Somehow I feel it's not going to be enough
Currently there are 15 spinners in my primary server, 10 in slots and 5 just "hanging there". Probably 5 more planned for the rest of the year.
And a new SATA controller too, running out of PCI-e slots too.
But 18 is still good progress compared to Define S4 which has maximum 8 "normal" slots and 2 more usable in the 5.25 space.
I think the only upgrade left is actual server-grade hardware designed for so many drives. But the price... auch !
14+4 HDD slots, the new Graal for Data Hoarder
Somehow I feel it's not going to be enough
Currently there are 15 spinners in my primary server, 10 in slots and 5 just "hanging there". Probably 5 more planned for the rest of the year.
And a new SATA controller too, running out of PCI-e slots too.
But 18 is still good progress compared to Define S4 which has maximum 8 "normal" slots and 2 more usable in the 5.25 space.
I think the only upgrade left is actual server-grade hardware designed for so many drives. But the price... auch !
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#5762420 Posted on: 02/21/2020 04:19 PM
My point is that this case sucks, Fractal Design 7
Okay but....What's your point?
My point is that this case sucks, Fractal Design 7
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FD has the "Meshify" series for max airflow - For serious gamers with powerful components
https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/meshify/
Define are about silence and computers that supposed to work 24/7 (or a long time) without destroying your sanity (like my home servers and workstation).
https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/define/
They also have a "bling-bling" all glass RGB case in the shape of "Vector" (I wouldn't buy it because it really chockes airflow)
https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/vector/
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But I agree with previous posters, price is getting out of hand. There are just too many options in the $120-150 range ...
I personally will continue to buy their products when I need them, just because of reliability - The three FD cases that I have so far are all still in perfect shape - and their built-in fans are as noiseless as day 0.
For now...
... but if the price keeps going up I might reconsider.