I have a proliant server case (see pic) it is almost the same as the one pictured. I also have an old school (circa 1991) server case in beige 39" tall, with 12 drive bays. I need some ideas the hardware I already have, just need some ideas for one of these cases or just about any other case, I can procure almost anything with minimal problems. Oh yeah I may be a n00b here but not everywhere, nice community you have here and I love the fact you are running a vBulletin db!

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What are your interests? You should plan the mod around a theme - My next big project will probably be based around an automotive theme. Start by planning what you want it to be, the rest will follow once you have a vision.

You know, with a case like that one -- having the 5.25" bays in the center -- it almost makes me think of a big, wide, open mouth showing what's inside ... So I immediately thought of the movie, Jaws. -godling

Quote: Originally Posted by godling You know, with a case like that one -- having the 5.25" bays in the center -- it almost makes me think of a big, wide, open mouth showing what's inside ... So I immediately thought of the movie, Jaws. -godling

Interesting idea, stock it has 6 scsi drives, and all drives in the case are hotswappable!

I just love that case!!! Been looking for something similar all over... but it isn't easy to find it "empty" here... It is usually "filled" with hardware... there have been lot's of different setups for those Proliant servers...

Most really cool designs I've seen are done with Yeong Yang Cubes... I've always felt these Proliant cases have even more potential! IMHO, they just scream "watercooling"...

I'd probably make a "Borg" Cube out of it! Resistance is Futile..... YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED!

TDR



I like this one a lot;

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yeah this one may be dual pc's in teh same case! Researching some micro boards now!

heavy modding of the back panel will be needed. The upper case could house a triple rad, the forward fan could be removed and a slick lcd panel installed, and still have room for the pump up front! The case is currently in use by a friend until they get a new psu! I should have it back soon. Need some more ideas, if you think of anything let me know. I am gonna do a search to show you the exact specs of this case maybe then you can grab some ideas.
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here is the case front
edit:here are the specs on said pc currently residing in the case pictured my hardware is close to the same, I think.
Specifications
CPU: dual Pentium Pro 200MHz (Dual compatible motherboard)
Memory: 512MB
HD: Five (6) 4.3GB UW SCSI
CDROM: 8x
Network: Onboard 10/100/1000 ethernet (RJ-45/AUI)
Floppy: 1.44MB::::::I destroyed the floppy
Power Supply: Single
Video: mmx 4000
Ports: Two (2) Serial, One (1) Parallel, Two (2) PS/2 and One (1) 6-Pin SCSI
Form Factor: Full Tower Server
Model Number: 2500
rereedit:Here are some more images I attached them they are of the inside and the back of the case!

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on a side note for anyone wanting one of these cases or some other proliant stuff it can be found here!

A friend of mine on here (mr.mods) modded a Compaq Proliant exactly like that one into a standard ATX case. PM him about it. He could tell you everything there is to know about modding one of those cases.