I am building a $7k workstation this summer. I have considered the idea of utilizing a rack mount solution for my new equipment.
What I would put on the rack:
PC- ATX-Full Tower. This would need to be a tray solution since this isn't a RU form factor
UPC - 1U
8 port switch - 1U
Modem, Wireless router, External HDDs. This will also be on a tray solution, but with a 1U overhead.
Future additions:
Preamp - 1U
Wireless Mic receivers - 1U
Ok so there are a few reasons why I am considering a rack mount solution:
1 - Clear off space from my desk area. Make it look nice and clean. I'd bundle all the AV/Keyboard/Mice cables in a nice mesh tubing to my desk. So all I'd have are my monitors, keyboard, and a mouse on my desk.
2 - Dust management. This is a big one, I want to move my computer from out of under my desk, but I can't put it on my desk since I'm already putting 4 monitors up there. If I choose a rack mount solution, should I put the PC higher or lower on the stack?
3 - Air flow. Along with better dust management, I think a rack mount will provide better air flow for cooling. Is this true?
4 - Scalability. I'd like to be able to migrate my electronics all together and rack mounts are very scalable for a cheap price.
Anyways does anyone know the best way to build a rack mount cage, and maybe a not wildly expensive way.
Should I put the PC higher or lower on the cage?
Is it a better solution for air flow and dust management?
I'm completely open to any responses. This just may be a dumb idea haha.
What I would put on the rack:
PC- ATX-Full Tower. This would need to be a tray solution since this isn't a RU form factor
UPC - 1U
8 port switch - 1U
Modem, Wireless router, External HDDs. This will also be on a tray solution, but with a 1U overhead.
Future additions:
Preamp - 1U
Wireless Mic receivers - 1U
Ok so there are a few reasons why I am considering a rack mount solution:
1 - Clear off space from my desk area. Make it look nice and clean. I'd bundle all the AV/Keyboard/Mice cables in a nice mesh tubing to my desk. So all I'd have are my monitors, keyboard, and a mouse on my desk.
2 - Dust management. This is a big one, I want to move my computer from out of under my desk, but I can't put it on my desk since I'm already putting 4 monitors up there. If I choose a rack mount solution, should I put the PC higher or lower on the stack?
3 - Air flow. Along with better dust management, I think a rack mount will provide better air flow for cooling. Is this true?
4 - Scalability. I'd like to be able to migrate my electronics all together and rack mounts are very scalable for a cheap price.
Anyways does anyone know the best way to build a rack mount cage, and maybe a not wildly expensive way.
Should I put the PC higher or lower on the cage?
Is it a better solution for air flow and dust management?
I'm completely open to any responses. This just may be a dumb idea haha.