Athena Power RM-4U4038B40 Black Steel 4U Rackmount Server Case 400W 3 External 5.25" Drive Bays - Retail

Reviewed By: on 2/25/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Large, roomy, relatively inexpensive. Solid! hard to argue with the layout.

Cons: Feet are all over the place, i.e., not attached. I'm going to have to super glue them on, after I clean off whatever sorry adhesive they thought would hold them. A standard mATX board doesn't have the needed holes drilled for reliefs. The front part of the board is unsupported.

Other Thoughts: Try to purchase a modular PS if you need more than what is provided. I needed more than 400w. The price is very reasonable given the quality of the case. I'm using it as a home server.

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Reviewed By: on 2/24/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Low price but good enough quality for home use or even professional use if you don't want a redundant power supply. Heavy and strong and includes 3 fans. Not as loud as I was afraid it was going to be. Plenty of space for airflow inside. Space for 4 hard drives on the left, but it seems like only 2 will be behind the big fan getting the best cooling. Easily removable filter in front of the fan.

Cons: Missing 3 standoff holes for my MATX board. Not a big deal though as long as your careful plugging in the PS. Didn't include the PS/2 port on the front like the picture and the specs stated (but does have the front USB ports). No instructions included but who really needs them for a case this simple? Arrived with a small paint chip on the front (a black Sharpie fixed that).

Other Thoughts: I used the Norco 20" rails and they worked fine. This is for an HTPC in a closet. I took the front door off the case but I'll probably put it back on because I noticed it cuts down on the noise, which isn't too loud but the closet is in the same room as the TV and every bit helps. The front USB connectors are 4-pin type and I have to figure out how to plug them into my board, which has 7-pin connectors.

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HUGE!!!

Reviewed By: Max J on 1/3/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Roomy interior and it comes with all the fans necessary. Plenty of space for hard drives as well.

Cons: Heavy and huge. Though plenty of the reviews I read before purchasing it mentioned those traits, I was still surprised by them when I received it.

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