Sejjiboy 0 Posted July 23, 2013 I am looking at building my own NVR. I have already spec'd and priced out all the hardware except for a case. I would prefer to throw this system in a rack, which I have also not been able to pick. Just a simple build, microATX Mobo, ATX modular PSU, 2x ram, cpu, raid card, 2x WD Black caviar. Anyone have any suggestions for what type of cases to look for or to stay away from? Same for a rack. There isn't a lot of desk / shelf space to put stuff, hence the rack idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SectorSecurity 0 Posted July 24, 2013 Can't make much of a recommendation around the case, but I can offer some other helpful advise, first get a third hard drive doesnt have to be huge even an SSD at like 40 or 60GB for your operating system, then use your 2 hard drives for storing video footage and nothing else. Also I would say load the hard drives into a hot swappable cage, this makes removing and re-inserting them really easy. As far as a rack any 19" rack will do, I would suggest a 4 post as 2 post are generally for network gear, although I have seen people put servers in a 2 post or use a shelf in a 2 post and put a server in it. Are you looking for a pizza box case like a 2U server case or a stand alone case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
