I have one of these at work and absolutely love it. If you need to rack mount something, but don't need lots of drive bays, it's really the only thing on the market.
This case rocks, helped solve so many issues in my home office. In RM44 case one is my main dev/gaming pc with a custom cooling loop, so it’s super quiet. In the another RM44 case I have my dev/build server with a 360 AIO. Put both of these cases in a 12u rack which fits under the desk, added a network switch, patch panel, kvm and a 1u drawer for my laptop. Super easy case to build in, lots of space for custom cooling loop as well. Probably an underrated way to build pc’s but has solved my cabling nightmare and pc’s are now easier to maintain too. Win win win :)
I’ve owned the older brother, the RM42-502 for over a year now. It has a backup gaming setup with an EVGA 2080 Super. Runs a custom watercooled setup. With a SFX PSU I fitted a dual 80mm rad with push pull noctua 80mm fans and a very thick 240 up front. It’s in my rack. Been thinking about the RM44 to re-house my more powerful gaming system.
I almost purchased the olde case you mentioned but didn't want to get back into server cabinets. Love server content and projects. Was a big fan of esxi and tinkering in my 42ru cabinet. Unfortunately I had to down scale such things due to space in an apparent. Look forward to seeing more conent if you do end up covering it.
Silverstone just released a even crazier rack mount case: the RM51. It's 5U, which means it can fit all the high end CPU air cooler and all the 4090s you'd want. It has 2x 180mm fans installed on the front, and you can sandwich them into a 360mm radiator with a provided mounting adapter. There are 1x 120mm and 2x 80mm fan mounting holes at the back, and 8 pcie slot covers just like this one. It's already available in China where I live.
Love the video, I was looking at this case for an ESXi 8 deployment. Settled for an asrock x570d4u matx in a thermaltake divider and really happy with it at the moment. When I have space for a mini rack, the Silverstone will be on my shopping list.
Any case with standard mounting can be used for a gaming rig. Basically, any server case will work for an APU or any of them that are 2U and above will work if the GPU will fit.
At work we've built a couple systems with supermicro 4U rack chassis and used cablemod 90 degree adapters to be able to fit a 4090 inside. Even though it only has one small intake fan, it works allright, since most 4090 coolers are way overbuilt. Airflow only becomes and issue when two 4090s are mounted next to each other.
Thanks for the overview. This case looks pretty dope. For my setup, I’m using a Primochill Wetbench for the motherboard tray and expansion slots, and attaching that to a rack shelf on rails. For disks, I wish I had access to two RM316. Instead I’m using two rack shelves, each housing three cheap cages that support a 120mm fan and five 3.5” disks.
With those 90 and 180 degree adapters for the powercable it might be possible to use a 40 series gpu. this would be very interesting. Also there is a noctua 4u cpu cooler, which should be enough for a gaming build.
Watching this after ordereing one yesterday, for a media station build , getting shipped to morocco (turned more expensive, arround 600us, unfortunately because it is hard to get hand on 4U chassis for computers here).. Looking forward to watching your build
tbh I find this kind of video interesting, I am looking to build a small home lab to add to my setup at some point for running VMs and a nas system. so it's providing me with more ideas and inspiration to add to the setup thank you.
Great review mate. Just brought a few of these, in the process of rack mounting my development boxes and networking gear to tidy up the office. Going to put a custom loop in as going for a silent Pc. Hoping the one day Linus will sell his 4u rack design.
My problem with this case (and the RM51) is it's a bit wider than most rack mount case (440mm vs 430mm) so you can't just slap on some cheap rail you find on it and put it in your rack. There's not enough clearance. Silverstone does have their own rails to go with it but guess what they are also expensive as hell. And they are so long they have a minimum depth requirement for the rack you put them in, not very fitting for a relatively short rack mount case.
Nothing in rack mount format is going to be cheap. A 4 bay synology NAS almost doubles in price. Either you have the budget and commitment to buy the silverstone rails, or choose another case.
I have a gaming PC case and I'm not planning to build a gaming PC anymore. I would like to use it as a Server (VM,etc) or a NAS build. Would love to see how this would turn out
Sliger makes a cheaper option thats basically the same thing but about $200 cheaper and give you compatible rails for $40 extra as well as an optional 360mm AIO CPU cooler that the case is purpose designed to fit. Also no annoyingly useless door. Those only make sense if the server has HDD's or other external facing drive bays. Doors on a homelab system make 0 sense to me.
silverwater is my local store also i was looking at moving my main pc into a rack mount case but the lack of cable management i already have a rm400 case for my plex server and dealing with the cables are a pain especially with almost 100tb in it i am glad the ryde POI can keep up with my nbn (hfc) usage with ABB
Been recently thinking of a DIY project of an under-desk drawer type PC where I take a cheap case and mount it on some drawer rails beneath the table top. Wondering if something ilke this would be easier to work with but it might be a tad bigger than what I need.
Remountable handles? Smart! Would like to see a test how the attachment handles mildly frequent touring to events or lan parties (if those are still a thing). Say, whether the threads hold or whether the metal around ends up bending and bulging.
Glad to see Aussie prices for a change, but hot damn $400 is insane, I'm trying to find something around $150 AUD but it's a nightmare to find anything reasonably price especially in a 4RU size. If you do some more budget content, it'd be great!
There now is the RM52, which is larger but can do dual 360 radiators. Which would be great should I get some accelerators. Sadly there is zero UA-cam videos that show builds in it. So I am left watching the RM51 and RM44 builds that do exists.
Good as always. I would like to see you build a SFF ITX build with Enterprise Drives. Nick, be the first to do it and change the Workstaion industry norm.
I need that case for MY rack! You are wrong about not using a 40 series video card as there are already 90 degree 12vhpwr cables. Try searching for "Extension Cable 16Pin to 16(12+4)Pin 12Vhpwr Right Angle for Graphics Card" there's some available on ebay via chinese sellers which are perfect for the PSU placement in that case. You should be using SAS3 or SAS4 internal to external adapters as those are also compatible with SFF-8639 and or (I don't remember the port number) SAS4 port based NVME or TRI mode cards. Using Sff-8087 to Sff-8088 adapters is a waste now unless you have the hardware and cables laying around already. You are speed limiting yourself with that old adapter which will cause you to spend WAY more money down the road.
Hey, I love your builds/video's. Can you check out the new Silverstone rm51. It is just like the rm44 but in a 5u formfactor. Perfect for everyone who wants to build a pc in a rackmount case and want to put in a big 40 series gpu. Keep up the work!
why is a rack mount like this so expensive if you look at other cases you get more but for les... i would love to buy 2 of these and make me and my wife's computer room looking awesome in a rack but why for this mutch
It's neat it comes with included feet to use as normal desk top however I don't see myself paying 400.00 for this case to be a desktop. Way to many options for nicer cases at that price point. I would rather they took an extra 20.00 off the price tag and kept their feet.
Aww, too bad you can't have the door closed if you do need regular access to the front IO. I get why you would want that lockable in a server env, but at the same time they bothered that much to make it dual-use and still left the FIO behind.
Unique? Not really. Lets dissect. It has plastic feet. Whoopie. Then it has a bare aluminum interior(they skimped on costs). It has no PSU included. It has no backplane for multiple drives(like a Supermicro SC846). So your only "unique" part is the AIO extrusions? THat is 100% not worth the price. Its different for the pc market but as a server 4u case its really lack luster for the premium price that it is.
I do agree that it's a "bit" overpriced but you really can't fault SilverStone for their rack mount case build quality. These are on a whole different level from their "consumer" case. Just try to lift one of those with your two hands and you'll feel they spare no steel (yes, steel not aluminium) there. You can see from the video there's another steel panel screwed onto the bottom of the case to give extra rigidity for supporting the motherboard. Most cheaper rack mount case just give you some standoffs and call it a day.
@@Cary_mac I guess this case might be targeting a very niche audience who a) want a rack mount case b) but aren't exactly building a server in it. You can see from the main selling point being water cooling compatibility here. You can probably achieve similar results with a much cheaper rack mount case, but not without having to go through a lot of drilling and cutting.
Honestly i really like these kinds of videos cause you don't see them that often on youtube in this high quality format
Thanks so much!
Always enjoy homelab/server content, please keep doing more of this. Love watching it with the Gear Seekers touch!
I have one of these at work and absolutely love it. If you need to rack mount something, but don't need lots of drive bays, it's really the only thing on the market.
This case rocks, helped solve so many issues in my home office. In RM44 case one is my main dev/gaming pc with a custom cooling loop, so it’s super quiet. In the another RM44 case I have my dev/build server with a 360 AIO. Put both of these cases in a 12u rack which fits under the desk, added a network switch, patch panel, kvm and a 1u drawer for my laptop. Super easy case to build in, lots of space for custom cooling loop as well. Probably an underrated way to build pc’s but has solved my cabling nightmare and pc’s are now easier to maintain too. Win win win :)
im sold on your set up
what the specs of your gaming pc and what custom loop did you use? thanks
@@fwzmhmd amd 7950x , 2070, used ek waterbloock, pump res and 360 radiator. Replaced all fans with bequiet to keep it wisper quiet.
I’ve owned the older brother, the RM42-502 for over a year now. It has a backup gaming setup with an EVGA 2080 Super. Runs a custom watercooled setup. With a SFX PSU I fitted a dual 80mm rad with push pull noctua 80mm fans and a very thick 240 up front. It’s in my rack. Been thinking about the RM44 to re-house my more powerful gaming system.
this is the case that I've been looking for!
Like the reviews of all types of cases.. These server type cases are expensive.. but have great features and quality.
Great vid. The extra bit of studio space is so evident now too. Dune shade was also a good laugh!
You've very quickly become my favourite PC hardware channel. Thanks GS team!
I almost purchased the olde case you mentioned but didn't want to get back into server cabinets.
Love server content and projects. Was a big fan of esxi and tinkering in my 42ru cabinet.
Unfortunately I had to down scale such things due to space in an apparent.
Look forward to seeing more conent if you do end up covering it.
Silverstone just released a even crazier rack mount case: the RM51. It's 5U, which means it can fit all the high end CPU air cooler and all the 4090s you'd want. It has 2x 180mm fans installed on the front, and you can sandwich them into a 360mm radiator with a provided mounting adapter. There are 1x 120mm and 2x 80mm fan mounting holes at the back, and 8 pcie slot covers just like this one. It's already available in China where I live.
Love the video, I was looking at this case for an ESXi 8 deployment. Settled for an asrock x570d4u matx in a thermaltake divider and really happy with it at the moment. When I have space for a mini rack, the Silverstone will be on my shopping list.
this is exaclty what I'm looking to do! Thanks for the review.
very versatile case looking forward to videos on your server upgrades
Definitely want to see more of these air brain schemes videos! Love it
Any case with standard mounting can be used for a gaming rig. Basically, any server case will work for an APU or any of them that are 2U and above will work if the GPU will fit.
At work we've built a couple systems with supermicro 4U rack chassis and used cablemod 90 degree adapters to be able to fit a 4090 inside. Even though it only has one small intake fan, it works allright, since most 4090 coolers are way overbuilt. Airflow only becomes and issue when two 4090s are mounted next to each other.
nice video fams, this case looks awesome. Keep up the hard work
Thank you for bringing up the GPU clearance! That's something I'll have to keep in mind for my build!
i lost it when Nick sniffed it lmao ! thanks GS for another quality time spent
Great stuff! Definitely interested in more
Thanks for the overview. This case looks pretty dope. For my setup, I’m using a Primochill Wetbench for the motherboard tray and expansion slots, and attaching that to a rack shelf on rails.
For disks, I wish I had access to two RM316. Instead I’m using two rack shelves, each housing three cheap cages that support a 120mm fan and five 3.5” disks.
Enterprise is my world, so yeah keep doing these videos.
Sweet setup ! Wendell would be proud 👊😎
the LTT screwdriver seems to be working wonders for you!
Wow, an old school type of server case. Don't need it though. Love the LOVE handles! LOL :D Cheers mate!
More server videos please! Hopefully vendors would see that there's a market for this and make cheaper rack mountable cases.
Hopefully!
I would like to see you do more server/weird stuff. Rackmounts, home lab, anything else. love the content
Did I miss the cinematic mode?
I would totally be down for some more server-based videos. I have always wanted to setup an ESXi server but never have.
After watching this I just ordered one. I need this
What a cool case, hope they make cheese grater front panel version 😀
You got my juices flowing. No tempered glass.I'm in.
Sooo nice😊. You really don’t need the HDD cases for a render server but a lot of airflow.
With those 90 and 180 degree adapters for the powercable it might be possible to use a 40 series gpu. this would be very interesting. Also there is a noctua 4u cpu cooler, which should be enough for a gaming build.
Watching this after ordereing one yesterday, for a media station build , getting shipped to morocco (turned more expensive, arround 600us, unfortunately because it is hard to get hand on 4U chassis for computers here).. Looking forward to watching your build
If I build a new PC, this is at the top of my most desirable case list :)
tbh I find this kind of video interesting, I am looking to build a small home lab to add to my setup at some point for running VMs and a nas system. so it's providing me with more ideas and inspiration to add to the setup thank you.
There are 16 pin right angle cables for Lovelace GPUs. Already have my 4080 installed in a 4u server chassis which I use as a HTPC.
I am well aware. I can't show something I don't have.
Love seeing so many people using a LTT screwdriver
If that’s what he’s using, then I don’t think he understands how a ratcheting screwdriver is supposed to work lol
Hard disagree but gamers nexus modmat 😋
Some kind of a Gigabyte Aurora 570 way back in 2006 but this one has a modern looks and better features!
Great review mate. Just brought a few of these, in the process of rack mounting my development boxes and networking gear to tidy up the office. Going to put a custom loop in as going for a silent Pc. Hoping the one day Linus will sell his 4u rack design.
Had a Silverstone console layout case for a while running a delidded 7700k and gtx 1070 sli. Pretty crazy little setup lol. Quite similar to this.
Yes, please, yes! Show us more of your weird stuff 🤪
Im guessing a right angle adapter for the new gpu power connector would work fine no?
My problem with this case (and the RM51) is it's a bit wider than most rack mount case (440mm vs 430mm) so you can't just slap on some cheap rail you find on it and put it in your rack. There's not enough clearance. Silverstone does have their own rails to go with it but guess what they are also expensive as hell. And they are so long they have a minimum depth requirement for the rack you put them in, not very fitting for a relatively short rack mount case.
Nothing in rack mount format is going to be cheap. A 4 bay synology NAS almost doubles in price. Either you have the budget and commitment to buy the silverstone rails, or choose another case.
Been thinking of doing gaming computer builds where it’s a giant powerful rack mount system in the basement, but TV upstairs.
I have a gaming PC case and I'm not planning to build a gaming PC anymore. I would like to use it as a Server (VM,etc) or a NAS build. Would love to see how this would turn out
Sliger makes a cheaper option thats basically the same thing but about $200 cheaper and give you compatible rails for $40 extra as well as an optional 360mm AIO CPU cooler that the case is purpose designed to fit. Also no annoyingly useless door. Those only make sense if the server has HDD's or other external facing drive bays. Doors on a homelab system make 0 sense to me.
Thanks great review and very useful for my use case, cheers creator!
Thank you for reviewing this! I'm considering it for my main PC but needed to know if my 3090 FE would fit, I think it might!
Seems to have some nice, modern features, but I'd still consider the RM400 for the budget conscious.
I looked at the RM400. It doesn't have the cooling potential for what I need :)
If I could find the RM51 I would have bought that lol
silverwater is my local store also i was looking at moving my main pc into a rack mount case but the lack of cable management i already have a rm400 case for my plex server and dealing with the cables are a pain especially with almost 100tb in it i am glad the ryde POI can keep up with my nbn (hfc) usage with ABB
Great job! I like where this is going!
Absolutely love this content ✨✨
Nice LTT screwdriver. I've been thinknig about grabbing one myself.
How about a 90/180° power connector adapter for the GPU?
Love the vid
Don't they make 12v right angle adapters that would fit?
Been recently thinking of a DIY project of an under-desk drawer type PC where I take a cheap case and mount it on some drawer rails beneath the table top. Wondering if something ilke this would be easier to work with but it might be a tad bigger than what I need.
Remountable handles? Smart! Would like to see a test how the attachment handles mildly frequent touring to events or lan parties (if those are still a thing). Say, whether the threads hold or whether the metal around ends up bending and bulging.
Could you do one for a nas rack mount case? my Truenas server has 14 hdd drives and I’m looking to put it into a rack mount case.
Glad to see Aussie prices for a change, but hot damn $400 is insane, I'm trying to find something around $150 AUD but it's a nightmare to find anything reasonably price especially in a 4RU size. If you do some more budget content, it'd be great!
I agree, more like this please. Have you checked out the sliger rack mount cases they came out with a while back out of curiosity?
I won't ever work with Sliger. They are dodgy
I need this for my job, I'm waiting for the complete build🎉🎉🎉
There now is the RM52, which is larger but can do dual 360 radiators. Which would be great should I get some accelerators.
Sadly there is zero UA-cam videos that show builds in it. So I am left watching the RM51 and RM44 builds that do exists.
Which mouse should I buy? ( Dareu em901x or Logitech G502 HERO )
Good as always. I would like to see you build a SFF ITX build with Enterprise Drives. Nick, be the first to do it and change the Workstaion industry norm.
i went with the Sliger CX4170a. Too bad this case has no where to put drives.
How do i install their rails?
are the rear fans nidec ?
I need that case for MY rack!
You are wrong about not using a 40 series video card as there are already 90 degree 12vhpwr cables. Try searching for "Extension Cable 16Pin to 16(12+4)Pin 12Vhpwr Right Angle for Graphics Card" there's some available on ebay via chinese sellers which are perfect for the PSU placement in that case. You should be using SAS3 or SAS4 internal to external adapters as those are also compatible with SFF-8639 and or (I don't remember the port number) SAS4 port based NVME or TRI mode cards. Using Sff-8087 to Sff-8088 adapters is a waste now unless you have the hardware and cables laying around already. You are speed limiting yourself with that old adapter which will cause you to spend WAY more money down the road.
I have a 4u rack for RX 580 and 7800 X3D. I hope a new GPU will fit....
More videos like this!
A video about how server racks work woukd be cool. Like different depths in one rack, 2 post vs 4 etc.
You seem like its uo your alley.
Hey, I love your builds/video's. Can you check out the new Silverstone rm51. It is just like the rm44 but in a 5u formfactor. Perfect for everyone who wants to build a pc in a rackmount case and want to put in a big 40 series gpu. Keep up the work!
why is a rack mount like this so expensive if you look at other cases you get more but for les... i would love to buy 2 of these and make me and my wife's computer room looking awesome in a rack but why for this mutch
It's neat it comes with included feet to use as normal desk top however I don't see myself paying 400.00 for this case to be a desktop. Way to many options for nicer cases at that price point. I would rather they took an extra 20.00 off the price tag and kept their feet.
I predict someone will turn it into a Sealeo themed desktop case.
720 USD - we definitely livin' in in some crazy times lol
I expected it to be $49. That’s insane
Yay enterprise esque IT gear ✌️
Aww, too bad you can't have the door closed if you do need regular access to the front IO. I get why you would want that lockable in a server env, but at the same time they bothered that much to make it dual-use and still left the FIO behind.
I need it!!
3:38 I see you got burned by Dune Pro as well!
Everyone did. Such a scam
yes - more weird stuff pls :)
YES this is so legit.
more weird stuff. do it! do it now!
It's nice but just way too expensive.
Looks like its build like Chenbro, Inter-tech and all the other chinese brand 19" cases. I find the price simply too high.
Is there something vibrating in the background? Sounds like a phone? Incredibly annoying. Great vid otherwise
Cable issue may be solved in minutes and you are again complaining about nothing.
17 minutes just talk no build WTF
Unique? Not really. Lets dissect. It has plastic feet. Whoopie. Then it has a bare aluminum interior(they skimped on costs). It has no PSU included. It has no backplane for multiple drives(like a Supermicro SC846). So your only "unique" part is the AIO extrusions? THat is 100% not worth the price.
Its different for the pc market but as a server 4u case its really lack luster for the premium price that it is.
Let's dissect. This is NOT for you
I do agree that it's a "bit" overpriced but you really can't fault SilverStone for their rack mount case build quality. These are on a whole different level from their "consumer" case. Just try to lift one of those with your two hands and you'll feel they spare no steel (yes, steel not aluminium) there. You can see from the video there's another steel panel screwed onto the bottom of the case to give extra rigidity for supporting the motherboard. Most cheaper rack mount case just give you some standoffs and call it a day.
@@physxme I mean a supermicro case with fans, 2x PSU and multiple hdd/ssd slots for around the same price.
@@Cary_mac I guess this case might be targeting a very niche audience who a) want a rack mount case b) but aren't exactly building a server in it. You can see from the main selling point being water cooling compatibility here. You can probably achieve similar results with a much cheaper rack mount case, but not without having to go through a lot of drilling and cutting.
Actually very cool case. Its still very expensive for whats essentially stamped sheet metal.