Rack mount PC case?

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No, horizontally would give the least amnount of resistence and allow the platters their smoothest range of motion. Realistically what does this mean to the end user? A little more longevity. If the platters were at an angle though, it should put the most stress on them that way. In any case scenario, a quality drive should last for quite some time. Other issues are far more likely to damage it before the vertical/horizontal issue will.
 
xstatic said:
No, horizontally would give the least amnount of resistence and allow the platters their smoothest range of motion. Realistically what does this mean to the end user? A little more longevity. If the platters were at an angle though, it should put the most stress on them that way. In any case scenario, a quality drive should last for quite some time. Other issues are far more likely to damage it before the vertical/horizontal issue will.
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You need to give some proof why, otherwise you're just talking out your ass. I offered proof why vertical is better.
 
I actually need to do no such thing. I will just stand on pure logic and manufacturers statements and reccomendations. Not to mention the common prctice that the manufacturers use. Now, as to why you are get so defensive over something so silly, I have no idea there, but you seem to have offered some real prrof of that in your last statement;)
 
xstatic said:
I actually need to do no such thing. I will just stand on pure logic and manufacturers statements and reccomendations. Not to mention the common prctice that the manufacturers use. Now, as to why you are get so defensive over something so silly, I have no idea there, but you seem to have offered some real prrof of that in your last statement;)
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Show me who is saying that their 3.5" HD should be horizontal. AND I did offer proof. Lets see yours. The reason I'm attacking you on it is because you're offering no proof and just telling us it should be that way.
 
I think what I will do is do it anyway, so it can break and I can buy a new one :)
 
You know what? Go ahead and mount yours upside downat a 31 degree angle. I couldn't give a shit. Go ahead and buy your rack case too. I could not give a shit either. I hope it all works for you so you can keep doing whatever it is you do. Your attitude though? I do not think it will work so well for you. You won't make it far in the insdutry with an attitude like that. So much for anyone being able to give you any advice. If you are so damned set on everything, why bother asking?
 
Hahahahaha. Couldn't find anything saying which is better. My attitude is that you're talking out your ass and telling people stuff you know nothing about. I'm not in this "industry", nor do I care to be. I'm an artist creating art. I'm also not a computer expert, but I've posted on computer forums looking for a rack case and this is the only place that someone (YOU) said a hard drive should be horizontal.... A MUSIC FORUM!

BTW, which way is upside down? I didn't ask ANYTHING about hard drives, and to be honest, I know very little about them. BUT you offered no proof why they have to be flat. I've seen dozens of cases that allow drives to be vertical. Do you know something they don't? Thanks for hi-jacking my thread with your BS.
 
Maybe you should spout your shit off somewhere else. I was not the one who brought up hard drives. I never said they had to be mounted horizontally. In fact, I only said that they probably should be and that the difference would probably be so minute as to be insignificant. In fact I mentioned above that other things would probably damage the rive before its orientation would. So in many ways I actually backed you up, but your chip on the shoulder must have gotten so big that it has now affected other parts of your bidy. You have NOT offered any prrof as of yet for anything, nor have you disputed my specualtion (which my the way you have made as well, and not offered any actual proof). So, if you look at it that way, it would actually be you talking out your ass.
 
xstatic said:
Maybe you should spout your shit off somewhere else. I was not the one who brought up hard drives. I never said they had to be mounted horizontally. In fact, I only said that they probably should be and that the difference would probably be so minute as to be insignificant. In fact I mentioned above that other things would probably damage the rive before its orientation would. So in many ways I actually backed you up, but your chip on the shoulder must have gotten so big that it has now affected other parts of your bidy. You have NOT offered any prrof as of yet for anything, nor have you disputed my specualtion (which my the way you have made as well, and not offered any actual proof). So, if you look at it that way, it would actually be you talking out your ass.
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Would you like me to spout my shit in your mouth? I'd bet you like that. Thanks for hi-jacking my thread. Remember, I started it? You came here, so if you don't like how my shit tastes, go fart in someone elses thread.

I never said you said they "had". Read my post again. Or is your ass reading for you too?

I also offered proof, whether you consider it proof or not....

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showpost.php?p=2030844&postcount=40

YOU haven't offered anything. NOTHING.

AND what fucking chip do I have? Or is that my "attitude"?

Maybe your ass should learn how to spell as well since it's doing all the talking.
 
Yeah, I know about the whole spelling thing. I am perfectly capable of spelling words properly, I just don't take the time to go back and fix them. Really I just need to work on my typing.

Once again, you offered specualtion, and not proof. Where are your varifying facts? So you actually did some scientific research here? I said "horizontally would give the least amnount of resistence and allow the platters their smoothest range of motion." That is every bit as much proof as you gave. However, I consider it to be specualtion, and not proof, just like your statement. If you read the rest of that post you will see that I actually defended the placing of a hard drive vertically as well.

As far as hijacking your thread, every one of my comments has been on topic. Everyone of them has directly dealt with things that YOU said, which makes them on topic. Maybe you did not say that I said they "HAD" to be horizontal, but you certainly implied it with your phrasing. In fact, every one of my posts has been in response to one of yours. I never got snippy or showed any attitude until you started accusing me of things (the very same things you were already doing BTW).

Maybe you are just upset about the red chiclet that someone gave you earlier in this thread? Maybe you though it was me? Personally, I did not see any reason why you should have gotten negative feedback earlier. Also, I did NOT give it to you. If I did it would clearly be signed. The only thing that I can think of is that the person that did give it to you is psychic and knew that you were going to throw this little tempertantrum. But, once again, I did NOT give you that negative feedback. I am however just about to give you one for being a complete idiot. Please do not fret, it will be signed by me:D
 
Now, for a totally ON TOPIC post.... The case you picked look sjust fine to me. The only things I saw that struck me right away is the lack of internal 3.5" expansion slots. For you it may work, but I have 2 DVDRW's, 2 removable hard drive bays, and 5 internal hard drives. The case you are getting would only support 2 internal drives, and may not support the length of the removable hard drive bays.

Basically, I always ask myself what something WON'T do when I buy it. I find that often times knowing that teaches me more about a product and how it will fit my work flow:)
 
xstatic said:
Yeah, I know about the whole spelling thing. I am perfectly capable of spelling words properly, I just don't take the time to go back and fix them. Really I just need to work on my typing.

Once again, you offered specualtion, and not proof. Where are your varifying facts? So you actually did some scientific research here? I said "horizontally would give the least amnount of resistence and allow the platters their smoothest range of motion." That is every bit as much proof as you gave. However, I consider it to be specualtion, and not proof, just like your statement. If you read the rest of that post you will see that I actually defended the placing of a hard drive vertically as well.

As far as hijacking your thread, every one of my comments has been on topic. Everyone of them has directly dealt with things that YOU said, which makes them on topic. Maybe you did not say that I said they "HAD" to be horizontal, but you certainly implied it with your phrasing. In fact, every one of my posts has been in response to one of yours. I never got snippy or showed any attitude until you started accusing me of things (the very same things you were already doing BTW).

Maybe you are just upset about the red chiclet that someone gave you earlier in this thread? Maybe you though it was me? Personally, I did not see any reason why you should have gotten negative feedback earlier. Also, I did NOT give it to you. If I did it would clearly be signed. The only thing that I can think of is that the person that did give it to you is psychic and knew that you were going to throw this little tempertantrum. But, once again, I did NOT give you that negative feedback. I am however just about to give you one for being a complete idiot. Please do not fret, it will be signed by me:D
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You're still here ass talker? Wow, thanks for wasting your time on that post. Should I bother reading it?
 
xstatic said:
Now, for a totally ON TOPIC post.... The case you picked look sjust fine to me. The only things I saw that struck me right away is the lack of internal 3.5" expansion slots. For you it may work, but I have 2 DVDRW's, 2 removable hard drive bays, and 5 internal hard drives. The case you are getting would only support 2 internal drives, and may not support the length of the removable hard drive bays. Basically, I always ask myself what something WON'T do when I buy it. I find that often times knowing that teaches me more about a product and how it will fit my work flow:)
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Yeah, I do the same thing. I also ask myself what will it do wrong.

Some of the photos on their site are wrong. One thing I noticed is that they use the same pics for other versions of the D400 model. I found the correct photos on newegg.

To help with the cooling, I'm going to use this on the right where the 3 drive bays are.

http://www.xoxide.com/scythe-kama-bay-cooler-black.html
 
Any extra cooling you can add that is quality cooling will be a big bonus. People often underestimate the importance of both quality cooling and a quality power supply. Nothing will tear parts up quicker than improper voltages and regulation, and overheating. Rack cases often build much more heat than conventional cases. First, they are typically built with a heavier steel which does not allow as much heat dissipation. Second, they are often stuffed in a rack which greatly restricts airflow as well as often times adds a huge build up of heat form other rack gear that is usually underestimated.

My console for instance. My control room has three old windows, and a door with a horrible seal. In the winter it often gets way below 0 here. If I were to turn off my heat in the control room, it would easily get down to 10 or 15 degrees in here. However, when I leave my console on 24/7 this room stays at 70 degrees with no heat on. Not the type of thing you want to put something heat sensitive on top of. For fun earlier this year I set a thermometer on it. I set it on top of the knobs even which are not hot to the touch like the channel plating gets when I slam the console. About 60 seconds later the thermometer had gone from 70 to 105. :D
 
Get a laser thermometer, you'll really see where the hot spots are in your case. I'm also going to mod the case to add some extra air flow. I'm also going to replace the back fans with some that get a higher CFM. The zalman CNPS9500 has really helped, but more heat is made by my 7800GTX card.
 
Err Joe..I was only joking about it being me. I was gonna hit you up with some green..
 
JoeBannon said:
Well doesn't that fucking suck.
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I can't tell if you're bing sarcastic, or if you really care about the green...but Ill hook you up anyway, when I can
 
mx_mx said:
I can't tell if you're bing sarcastic, or if you really care about the green...but Ill hook you up anyway, when I can
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A little of everything. I really don't care about the rep. It's the only thing I don't like about this site.
 
I got the D400 case today, looks pretty good. There may be some changes I make to it, but it look like it has good air flow.
 
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