WTB: 3U Rackmount computer case

[dastrick]

I'm about to build another PC and I want this one to be rackmounted. Anybody got a 3U case that you want to get rid of?

 

[Myriad_Rocker]

What's your budget? The Lian Li rackmount cases are awesome. Search on Newegg.com for them.

 

[dastrick]

My budget is as cheap as I can get one. I would like to pay no more than $100 if possible. That's why I'm leaning more towards a used one.

I can't seem to find a Lian Li rackmount case.

 

[dastrick]

I wonder why 4U cases are cheaper than 3U cases??

 

[Myriad_Rocker]

I can't seem to find a Lian Li rackmount case.

Here you go...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112147

It comes with rack rails. It's $50 over your budget but it's one of, if not the best rackmount case available. In fact, there are a couple of DAW builders than use this exact case and just rebrand it. Rain Recording being one of them.

I think it's also a 4U design...which is more common than 3U, which is probably why 3U is more expensive. Supply and demand, man. I'd go 4U anyway. More breathing room.

 

[mikemorgan]

I've got a 3U and I'll tell you why it's cheaper...........you can't find a replacement power supply!!

Mine still works, but I started looking a couple years ago for something a little quieter and soon found out it's impossible to find an ATX 3U power supply anywhere.

Do your homework, or at least help ME find one.

 

[dastrick]

Check out this site. I don't know if it's what your looking for or not?

http://www.servercase.com/miva/miva?/Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SC&Category_Code=2U%2C+3U+Power+Supply

It looks like I should get a 4U case which sucks because I have a 6U rack with (1) Furman power conditioner & (2) Firepods already in there. I was originally planning on putting an Alesis HD24 in there, but those things are a little bit out of my price range.