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I'm looking for a suggestion for compact-ish NAS cases. I only have a few drives, 4 at the moment, so I don't need a ton of space. But I'd like to downsize without getting a brand new motherboard and PSU it possible (both are ATX at the moment).

My main requirement is being able to install and uninstall drives without worrying about cable management.

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Check out the Jonsbo N1 on NewEgg. It's pretty popular among NAS DIYers.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have one of these and it's worked pretty well after some mods for cooling better.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What cooling mods did you do?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Removed the front metal panel so it's all mesh. Replaced front fan with a 3000 rpm notcua. Zip tied a 14cm notcua over the mobo.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

My NAS case is a retro mid-tower ATX that I got at a swap meet. It's all black and no scratches. Come to think of it, my whole home lab consists of 3 Frankenstein computers and one OptiPlex 7050 that's handling my routing needs. 😆

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

This and the N3 look fantastic. I was kind of hoping I could keep my mATX mobo and ATX PSU though, and both are ITX

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

You might be able to? I'm not familar with the N3.