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Compact Mini-ITX case with 2-4x5.25" slots?

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Fjodor2001

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Hi,

I'm considering building a server computer and would like it to be as compact as possible. The intention is to use a Mini-ITX motherboard. I'd like it to have 2-4 5.25" slots, which I'm going to use for 3.5" HDDs placed in 5.25" anti-vibration/noise mounting frames.

However most compact computer cases only seem to have 3.5" slots. Is there any case that you think could suit my needs?

Thanks!
 
Some ITX cases use grommets for HDD mounting for a modicum of HDD vibration damping. I believe some of the Lian Li cases do that. Also, Fractal Design Node 304.
 
Yes, such grommets may help reducing noise a bit. But in my experience they are not as efficient in doing that as solutions with some kind of elastic suspension mechanism, which I think require a 5.25" mounting slot. I.e. something like this:

 
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