The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Guylon on 2025-01-03 04:59:11.
Hello,
I have looked though multiple subreddits and have found that the best case for my needs is likely something like the supermicro CSE-846. (24 bay 3.5 hot swappable) However everywhere I look this case is $900+ USD. I look to the 20 bay silverstone (RM43-320) and its $900.
I have found a bunch of knock off CSE-846 on Alibaba 24 Bay example for half the price shipped.
Everything I read on reddit is to say away from the no names, so I keep looking, but Im not finding anything that is near 24 bay that is sub $500. I am currently using 14 3.5 slots in a 15 slot non-rackmount and I want to move to my rack with something with 24 bays or around there.
Is there any suggestions out there or do I need to bite the bullet and spend $1000 on a barebones case...