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Pastimes : Dream Machine ( Build your own PC )
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To: RJL who wrote (8787)9/7/1999 12:17:00 PM
From: Spots  Read Replies (2) of 14778
 
I've been very pleased with my In-win Q500A (300 w PS). Room
for 5 internal HDs without encroaching on the 6 external bays
(5 x 5 1/4, 1 x 3 1/2). Removable side panels and slide-out
mobo mount. Solid construction.

The internal drive cage is easily removable (which is good
because to mount drives you either have to remove it or
slide out the mobo). It has various mounting holes
so you can space out 4 or fewer HDs for better circulation.
With a little ingenuity, you could probably mount a 6th
HD over the power supply.

Of course it depends on what you want.
It's not quite the monster of some full towers; in fact,
it's an inch or two shorter than some, which for me is
a real plus. Easily fits under a desk overhang with room
for a modem and network hub on top. It's laid out with
lot's of room internally. Five 5 1/4 external bays are
enough for me, but I do need lot's of HD space.

I added a front case fan. I'm no expert on
airflow, but it looks good to me, and it's certainly
easy to work on.

Next case I get I'll look around but will probably buy
another unless we get a new form factor.

Spots

Edit: Sorry - just blipped over your current HX-08.
Q500-A is essentially the same size, so looks like you've
already outgrown it <G>. My mistake.
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