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Mark_Knecht · 10-03-2002, 09:54 AM

Hi,
Thanks for the answers so far. Probably you all need more info to help me decide if this is even possible.

First, this isn't a 'stereo equipment rack'. It's a standard 19" rack that can hold networking equipment. It's short, made for DJ's and the like. and on wheels. I've got maybe 5 sound modules (guitar processors, drum machines, preamps, etc.) in the rack right now. I have about 8 inches on the bottome the way things are configured.

Second, the PC that will go in this rack must hold multiple PCI cards. These cards interface to high-end audio equipment. For that reason, a rack mountable desktop case would be a perfect fit in terms of handing the cards that will go in. MB would likely be something like an Asus A7V266/333 or A7M266-D. 5-6 PCI slots, all slots used.

I don't think the 1U/2U form factor will work because of the card requirements. Should have thought of that before.

Anyway, hope this helps. However, I've never done water cooling, so if nothign exists retail, then I'm doign water coolign outside the rack in a standard tower type case.

thanks,
Mark

10-03-2002, 09:54 AM	#7
Mark_Knecht Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Gatos, Ca Posts: 6	Hi, Thanks for the answers so far. Probably you all need more info to help me decide if this is even possible. First, this isn't a 'stereo equipment rack'. It's a standard 19" rack that can hold networking equipment. It's short, made for DJ's and the like. and on wheels. I've got maybe 5 sound modules (guitar processors, drum machines, preamps, etc.) in the rack right now. I have about 8 inches on the bottome the way things are configured. Second, the PC that will go in this rack must hold multiple PCI cards. These cards interface to high-end audio equipment. For that reason, a rack mountable desktop case would be a perfect fit in terms of handing the cards that will go in. MB would likely be something like an Asus A7V266/333 or A7M266-D. 5-6 PCI slots, all slots used. I don't think the 1U/2U form factor will work because of the card requirements. Should have thought of that before. Anyway, hope this helps. However, I've never done water cooling, so if nothign exists retail, then I'm doign water coolign outside the rack in a standard tower type case. thanks, Mark