XL-ATX + 8 Drives + EU

[FTLN]

Looking for XL-ATX case which can handle 8 drives ?
European availability a must.

Any recommendations ?

 

[tinytomlogan]

Fractal Define XL

 

[WYP]

Fractal Define XL

I second this.

 

[FTLN]

Thanks Any others worth taking a look at ?

 

[WYP]

Thanks Any others worth taking a look at ?

TBH not many manufacturers try to compete in that niche. Fractal's cases do a great job though.

 

[scribe456]

Here are some options that I would personally consider if I wanted a large number of drives.

If you need up to 11 drives only:

1. Fractal Design Define 7 -- accomodates up to 11 mechanical drives in a neat stacked fashion.
or
2. Fractal Design Meshify 2 -- accomodates up to 11 mechanical drives in a neat stacked fashion.

If you want to "go large" one day, and extend beyond 11 drives:

3. Fractal Design Define 7 XL -- accomodates up to 16 mechanical drives in a neat stacked fashion.
or
4. Fractal Design Meshify 2 XL -- accomodates up to 16 mechanical drives in a neat stacked fashion.

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the above.

Hope that helps a little.


EDIT:

Ah, I missed the requirement for an "XL-ATX" motherboard.

Just checked on Fractal's product pages, and it appears that for all the cases above, they accomodate up to the following sized motherboard:

Fractal Design Define 7 and Meshify 2 -- up to a "E-ATX" (max 285 mm).

Fractal Design Define 7 XL and Meshify 2 XL -- up to a "E-ATX" (no maximum measurement provided).