ASRock N100M
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Intel Quad-Core Processor N100 (up to 3.4 GHz); Supports 1 DDR4 DIMM; 1 PCIe 3.0 x16 (x2 mode), 1 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 Key E for WiFi; Graphics Output Options: D-Sub, HDMI, DisplayPort; Realtek ALC897 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec; 2 SATA3, 1 M.2 (PCIe Gen3x2); 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (Rear), 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 (2 Rear, 2 Front); Realtek Gigabit LAN; Supports ASRock Auto Driver Installer

Hello everybody,

I recently purchased some parts for my first homeserver, but I am not really happy with the case, because it just a tremendous waste of space.

I am running an ASRock N100M micro-ATX with two Sata SSDs and one PCIe x1 NIC and Pico PSU to power it. So I am looking for a minimal/small case to fit exactly this.

What I find usually has no accommodation for PCIe cards, or wastes 50% of its space for a full ATX PSU and an optical drive tray… or it just cost more then the whole PC together. Since it is such a minimal setup I am hoping to pay the lower end of case prices (~30-50euro).

Does somebody here has an idea?

Best wishes

  • @[email protected]OPEnglish
    2•5 months ago

    I really like the idea, but for my purpose an open case is a no-go. It’s for my Homeserver and I have two hyper active cats ;) but I was already thinking to get some kind of skeleton like this and put someone around. Is this applicable for micro ATX Mainboards?

    • @anticonnorEnglish
      0•5 months ago

      I feel ya. I have a dog and three cats, but so far have not had an issue with hair or cable chewing. The frame is essentially just a kit of 2020 extruded aluminum t-slot rails with connectors. If I were to do this again, I would probably not go with a kit and instead just buy the rails and connectors I need for my specific motherboard/components. Also, any extra rails/connectors you get could go toward a DIY 3D printing frame (that’s my next project)!