EATX NAS/server case suggestions (lemmy.zip)

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I've been self hosting a few services on a raspberry pi-based NAS and decided I was ready to up my game. I got on eBay and found myself a decent deal on an old Supermicro dual-cpu board with an EATX form factor. Now I need a case for it.

I could rack mount it, but I'd rather have it be a standalone. I also have several HDDs in a RAID for storage, and would love something that has room for those internally. I was going to get a Darkrock Classico Max, but figured out it won't fit an EATX board without removing the HDD cages.

Do I'm wondering: anyone out there have a recommendation for a good EATX case with ample HDD space? Anyone else got a setup like this you are happy with?

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[-] thenewred@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I went through this recently and bought a Fractal Design Meshify 2 XL

https://www.fractal-design.com/products/cases/meshify/meshify-2-xl-dark-tempered-glass/light-tempered-glass/

Looks like it accommodates E-ATX

I have 13 3.5in hard drives in it. 3D printed caddies.

Pretty happy with the setup still.

this post was submitted on 01 Aug 2026

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