Case with motherboard tray? Need recommendations..

[lopri]

As the title says. I swap out parts fairly often so I'd like to get a case with removable motherboard tray. I personally think the time for anything smaller than 120mm fans is gone, so I'd prefer 120mm fans and mounting holes for them in the case, but if the case is a good quality then I'll still consider even with smaller fans.

I'd try to search on my own but some of the cases I found are fairly old. Is there something recent from reputable companies?

Thanks in advance.

 

[imported_RedStar]

i have researched alot of the recommended mid-tower cases.. and so far i have found none that come with a MB tray.

i think lian-li does (not checked out their range because too expensive for me in the offerings availbale for my area)

 

[Zepper]

The only case known to me with both a mobo drawer and 12 cm fans are the Akasa Mirage 62 or Eclipse 62. AFAIK, these are direct imported by only one reseller in the States as Akasa STILL has no office in the States. Thus the price is high relative to elsewhere in the world. Note that the cases are nearly 9.5" wide to accomodate a drawer with 12cm fan.

Then you have cases like the Raidmax X1 that has a tray that comes out thru the right side or the Tt Eureka where the tray comes out thru the left side (or maybe either) CNet Video on Eureka (thanks to VinDSL for link). 3DGameMan probably has a vid on it too. Tt does tend to use thinner aluminum than a case requires (I'd say a minimum of 1.2mm) so they can feel a bit flimsy. Load them up with components and they firm up fairly well. IOW, I like the Eureka.

Also take a look at the Silverstone Temjin 5 (SST-TJ05). Here is the 3DGameMan video review. As the review states, it lacks a removable mobo tray, but it is very roomy so you probably won't miss that. It comes in a range of configurations: silver/black, w/ or w/o window, w/ or w/o integrated Eudemon fan control/temp monitor w/ LCD display. None of the sites I've checked carry all possible versions.

.bh.

 

[imported_fallen]

I just bought the Eureka & put the rig in my Sig in it. Loving it so far, except for the flashy blue LED fan in the back. Replaced that with a Silverstone 120mm Fan & I have no complaints.

Huge case, easy to work with, relitively quiet, good looking (IMO).

 

[josh6079]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/...in_page=product_info&products_id=20619