Hey folks, I'm looking to move a backup server/game server I have on my DSL line with a static IP out of my home office and into a DC somewhere but I need to get a 1u or a 2u case. Basically, I'm not even sure if I need a 1u or a 2u.

Here's the specs:
1) Mini-Tower with an ATX mobo
2) One 60 GB IDE HDD
3) 384 MB SDRAM
4) One fan/heatsink

Would a 1u work fine? And are there any specs on a rackmount case that I'd need to take note of before buying one to transfer PC hardware into it?

Also-
Basically I'm just looking for a cheap place to buy a used 1u or 2u case from or a cheap new one that I can move PC architecture into and ship off to a DC I'll probably leave at until it goes bankrupt. The box is only a 900 MHz Tbird so it wouldn't be that big of a loss. Any pointers? Thanks in advance,

Rob

If it's not too important, ebay.com

ebuyer.com is where I get mine

There are some good deals on ebay if you take the time to sift through the chaff. You might search for the seller racksys as they often have some nice cases that go for reasonable prices.

Okay thanks. I was trying to avoid ebay though.

Try to avoid them but there are a few god sellers on there. You just need to find them ;)

Take a look at servercase.com; they're prompt and have a wide variety of stuff, with good prices too. rackmountpro.com has the widest variety of anyone but their prices are high. It's the only place you'll find a 5U case with 24 drive bays though. :)

another one is www.gtweb.net

They have excellent prices here: www.plinkusa.net

Good deal on eBay I just came across ...

Includes dual socket 370 scsi motherboard

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20316&item=3035032430