Studio 19" PC case

[Ben]

Hello,
Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.

I've found that most rack PC cases sold are intended for server use so
have few/no external drive bays, and usually limited space inside
(insufficient room to fit longer PCI cards, including many decent
studio sound cards). Many also do not have rear cut-outs in the
correct places for PS2, USB and LAN connectors on the rear of these
boards.

What sorts of cases do you guys use for studio PCs? I'm assuming a
rackmount case is the way to go from a tidyness point of view? Anyone
know of any good, inexpensive UK suppliers?

Thanks for any suggestions,
Ben.

[foo]

These guys are a US supplier, but do international orders, so they may
be able to help you. They are a wholesaler to PC builders primarily,
but will sell to individuals as well. Here is the link to their rack
mount selection:

http://store.yahoo.com/directron/raccas.html

Good luck!

On 5 Oct 2003 10:50:13 -0700, (Ben) wrote:

>Hello,
>Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
>mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
>P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
>external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.
>
>I've found that most rack PC cases sold are intended for server use so
>have few/no external drive bays, and usually limited space inside
>(insufficient room to fit longer PCI cards, including many decent
>studio sound cards). Many also do not have rear cut-outs in the
>correct places for PS2, USB and LAN connectors on the rear of these
>boards.
>
>What sorts of cases do you guys use for studio PCs? I'm assuming a
>rackmount case is the way to go from a tidyness point of view? Anyone
>know of any good, inexpensive UK suppliers?
>
>Thanks for any suggestions,
>Ben.

[foo]

These guys are a US supplier, but do international orders, so they may
be able to help you. They are a wholesaler to PC builders primarily,
but will sell to individuals as well. Here is the link to their rack
mount selection:

http://store.yahoo.com/directron/raccas.html

Good luck!

On 5 Oct 2003 10:50:13 -0700, (Ben) wrote:

>Hello,
>Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
>mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
>P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
>external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.
>
>I've found that most rack PC cases sold are intended for server use so
>have few/no external drive bays, and usually limited space inside
>(insufficient room to fit longer PCI cards, including many decent
>studio sound cards). Many also do not have rear cut-outs in the
>correct places for PS2, USB and LAN connectors on the rear of these
>boards.
>
>What sorts of cases do you guys use for studio PCs? I'm assuming a
>rackmount case is the way to go from a tidyness point of view? Anyone
>know of any good, inexpensive UK suppliers?
>
>Thanks for any suggestions,
>Ben.

[mike pecchio]

try this place:

http://www.goroyalpc.com/submain.asp?m_cat=Rackmount&cat=Rackmount3U/4U/5UCh
assis

they have a pretty good selection of rackmount PC cases.

mike p


"Ben" > wrote in message
om...
> Hello,
> Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
> mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
> P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
> external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.
>
> I've found that most rack PC cases sold are intended for server use so
> have few/no external drive bays, and usually limited space inside
> (insufficient room to fit longer PCI cards, including many decent
> studio sound cards). Many also do not have rear cut-outs in the
> correct places for PS2, USB and LAN connectors on the rear of these
> boards.
>
> What sorts of cases do you guys use for studio PCs? I'm assuming a
> rackmount case is the way to go from a tidyness point of view? Anyone
> know of any good, inexpensive UK suppliers?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions,
> Ben.

[mike pecchio]

try this place:

http://www.goroyalpc.com/submain.asp?m_cat=Rackmount&cat=Rackmount3U/4U/5UCh
assis

they have a pretty good selection of rackmount PC cases.

mike p


"Ben" > wrote in message
om...
> Hello,
> Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
> mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
> P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
> external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.
>
> I've found that most rack PC cases sold are intended for server use so
> have few/no external drive bays, and usually limited space inside
> (insufficient room to fit longer PCI cards, including many decent
> studio sound cards). Many also do not have rear cut-outs in the
> correct places for PS2, USB and LAN connectors on the rear of these
> boards.
>
> What sorts of cases do you guys use for studio PCs? I'm assuming a
> rackmount case is the way to go from a tidyness point of view? Anyone
> know of any good, inexpensive UK suppliers?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions,
> Ben.

[Greig Blanchett]

On 5 Oct 2003 10:50:13 -0700, (Ben) wrote:

>Hello,
>Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
>mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
>P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
>external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.
>
>I've found that most rack PC cases sold are intended for server use so
>have few/no external drive bays, and usually limited space inside
>(insufficient room to fit longer PCI cards, including many decent
>studio sound cards). Many also do not have rear cut-outs in the
>correct places for PS2, USB and LAN connectors on the rear of these
>boards.
>
>What sorts of cases do you guys use for studio PCs? I'm assuming a
>rackmount case is the way to go from a tidyness point of view? Anyone
>know of any good, inexpensive UK suppliers?
>
>Thanks for any suggestions,
>Ben.

These guys do configurable audio PCs, including rack mounted:

http://www.philrees.co.uk
http://www.millennium-music.biz/ (under desktops)
http://www.carillondirect.com

You might be able to get just cases from them.

[Greig Blanchett]

On 5 Oct 2003 10:50:13 -0700, (Ben) wrote:

>Hello,
>Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
>mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
>P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
>external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.
>
>I've found that most rack PC cases sold are intended for server use so
>have few/no external drive bays, and usually limited space inside
>(insufficient room to fit longer PCI cards, including many decent
>studio sound cards). Many also do not have rear cut-outs in the
>correct places for PS2, USB and LAN connectors on the rear of these
>boards.
>
>What sorts of cases do you guys use for studio PCs? I'm assuming a
>rackmount case is the way to go from a tidyness point of view? Anyone
>know of any good, inexpensive UK suppliers?
>
>Thanks for any suggestions,
>Ben.

These guys do configurable audio PCs, including rack mounted:

http://www.philrees.co.uk
http://www.millennium-music.biz/ (under desktops)
http://www.carillondirect.com

You might be able to get just cases from them.

[Justin Ulysses Morse]

Ben > wrote:

> Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
> mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
> P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
> external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.

I think this one meets all your requirements except the P4 part...
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/70203/wo
/48RAfYk8mU8k3zEpZM52QVeKIgy/0.0.7.1.0.5.13.0.1.1.3.0.7.10.1.1.0


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[Justin Ulysses Morse]

Ben > wrote:

> Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
> mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
> P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
> external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.

I think this one meets all your requirements except the P4 part...
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/70203/wo
/48RAfYk8mU8k3zEpZM52QVeKIgy/0.0.7.1.0.5.13.0.1.1.3.0.7.10.1.1.0


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[Justin Ulysses Morse]

Ben > wrote:

> Can anyone point me in the direction of a good UK supplier of 19" rack
> mounting ATX PC cases suitable for a studio PC based around a recent
> P4 motherboard (5 PCI slots and 1 agp), requiring at least two
> external 5.5" bays, a 3.5" external and two 3.5" internal.

I think this one meets all your requirements except the P4 part...
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/70203/wo
/48RAfYk8mU8k3zEpZM52QVeKIgy/0.0.7.1.0.5.13.0.1.1.3.0.7.10.1.1.0


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