- Dec 26, 2014
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Hey,
Just starting to go through brainstorming process of building a new PC to replace my current 2015 4790k setup. Of course designers of more modern cases have decided that we no longer need external drive bays--that's the way it goes, I suppose, but I've gotten used to the card reader that I put into one the drive bays in my current box.
What do people do instead now? I know there are plenty of external USB readers, but it seems tidier to me to keep everything self contained. Are there cases with replaceable front port panels? I've found a few Cooler Master cases with integrated readers, but my google searching isn't finding too many other options, or other people who have found answers either. I'm surprised this isn't a more popular feature.
Of course another option is just too keep my current Fractal Design Define r4. It's a great case and there certainly isn't anything wrong with it, just looking at options. Thinking of changing things up and getting something a tad smaller this time.
Just starting to go through brainstorming process of building a new PC to replace my current 2015 4790k setup. Of course designers of more modern cases have decided that we no longer need external drive bays--that's the way it goes, I suppose, but I've gotten used to the card reader that I put into one the drive bays in my current box.
What do people do instead now? I know there are plenty of external USB readers, but it seems tidier to me to keep everything self contained. Are there cases with replaceable front port panels? I've found a few Cooler Master cases with integrated readers, but my google searching isn't finding too many other options, or other people who have found answers either. I'm surprised this isn't a more popular feature.
Of course another option is just too keep my current Fractal Design Define r4. It's a great case and there certainly isn't anything wrong with it, just looking at options. Thinking of changing things up and getting something a tad smaller this time.