SLK3700-BQE, anyone running with sata-pata converters?

[BAMAVOO]

Looking to shed myself of the antec 1030b and grab this beauty.

Thanks,
Bam

 

[zodder]

I hope to be on Friday. I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Looks like it would be a tight fit. I may just have to order and deal with it

 

[zodder]

That's the spirit!

 

[Nebor]

I'm using an Acousticase 6607, which is just a gussied up quieter version of the 3700 BQE. Fits fine w/ pata > sata converters.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Thank you!

 

[Nebor]

Er, it may be worth mentioning that my case mounts HDs in the traditional manner. Back of the hard drives face the back of the case...

 

[RalfHutter]

You could always use those 90° SATA cables for extra clearance. I've seen 'em for sale at Fry's, but you can also find them online with a little Googling.

 

[sep]

Originally posted by: BAMAVOO
Looking to shed myself of the antec 1030b and grab this beauty.

Thanks,
Bam

Wow...I don't think I could give up my 1030b (see rigs). I also have the SLK3700-BQE as my server. It's a great little case...little is the word. I currently have 3 ATA 120GB Drives, 2 Optical, 1 floppy and almost all slots full. Case is almost full and heavy. Serial connections would help with the cables, but don't think the converters would fit and I don't think the powersupply has more than 2 serial power ends.

If you measure the total distance from one of your drives I can check that with mine. Eitherway I'll post the distance from drive to case panel....tonight!

Good Luck,
-JC

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: sep

Originally posted by: BAMAVOO
Looking to shed myself of the antec 1030b and grab this beauty.

Thanks,
Bam

Wow...I don't think I could give up my 1030b (see rigs). I also have the SLK3700-BQE as my server. It's a great little case...little is the word. I currently have 3 ATA 120GB Drives, 2 Optical, 1 floppy and almost all slots full. Case is almost full and heavy. Serial connections would help with the cables, but don't think the converters would fit and I don't think the powersupply has more than 2 serial power ends.

If you measure the total distance from one of your drives I can check that with mine. Eitherway I'll post the distance from drive to case panel....tonight!

Good Luck,
-JC

I broke the front door off and can't fix it I need to be able to lock it. My son has a bad habit of just hitting the power button.

 

[sep]

I'll check but I don't think you can lock the front. Also, Antec sells replacement parts Here ya go!

-JC

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: sep
I'll check but I don't think you can lock the front. Also, Antec sells replacement parts Here ya go!

-JC

I broke the little tab off the top of the case that the door swivels on I will check the link for a new complete front panel. Maybe that is the ticket


Thanks for the link!


I did not even check the size of the slk3700. I just thought it would be close to the same size as the 1030b

 

[BAMAVOO]

Didn't see where I could buy the entire front panel. Maybe I can google it

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: sep
I'll check but I don't think you can lock the front. Also, Antec sells replacement parts Here ya go!

-JC

Sent Antec an email, got a quick response and a phone number to call. Colin that sent the email answered the phone and took my order. Will have my new front bezel in a few days.


Thanks for the link, now I am not ordering another case

 

[Nebor]

SHould have just tied a ferocious dog to your computer case, that would deter your son from touching the power button, plus you'd have a new family pet.

 

[BAMAVOO]

Originally posted by: Nebor
SHould have just tied a ferocious dog to your computer case, that would deter your son from touching the power button, plus you'd have a new family pet.

LOL