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To keep it discreet i am trying to find a tall tower that will hold the r4?
Anyone happen to know?

Prefer lots of venting and fans. Sonfar all the ones i found are just a bit to small.

Newegg prefered.

Thanks.

Shawn

Maybe this one (if put in vertically or put case on the side):
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-Clear-Inverse-Tower/dp/B016IAM7D8
Dimensions (L x W x H): 454 x 260 x 535mm

or, maybe this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005ZUZD2K
(for this, not sure as it is in inches)

same on newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0724J90356
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147157
not sure why the price difference

R4 (B3,4) dimensions are:
515mm (L) x 100mm (W) x 222mm (H)

I was thinking about this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Extended-Stackable-Pedestal-Computer/dp/B01C71Q8PA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1482642086&sr=8-7&keywords=Thermaltake%2BCore&th=1

that rosewill black looks like it may work, I think I'll wait to order until boxing day though haha :)

Thanks

Ravel that looks like it may be even better!!

found this
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133299

but think I would need to cut out that lower divider. hmm could fit two r4 lol

Maybe, but fig 4 on this one shows metallic hard drive bays that mess up the space.

Just to give you another option with more space and fans, you could look at the "Cooler Master Cosmos II - Ultra Tower". I have this case myself and you could literally fit anything inside of it since you could disassemble some parts (good for some large equipment's, without the need of cutting any piece down). It's a bit bigger than what you chose in the above post. Also it might be a bit pricey but it's well worth the price, if your going to use it for the right thing.

Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6ZP3K29949&cm_re=cooler_master_cosmo_II-_-11-119-252-_-Product
Review: https://youtu.be/cuP9XMIjT6A

Why don't you just build a case using some wooden boards (just make the appropriate holes for the fans and attach the wooden boards). You could also paint it so it would look better and at the same time, saves you a lot of money (should take few hrs to make).

I'm looking to make it look like a pc :)
Are you able tot ake the hdd racks etc out of that one? essentially make it a but open box?

I see, it would be a great mining case :)
Yes, you could completely remove the hdd racks in order to pave the way for larger equipment. Here's a picture I just took from the manual (hope it would be clear enough): https://i.imgur.com/3Re3QIx.jpg
You can't make it a complete open box since not all the parts are removable. Some parts could be rotated though.

Just make sure that you put the R4 in there horizontally.
If you put it vertically, you may have a problem with the temperatures and the fan is probably not made to last so well in the vertical position. Too much force for the bearings etc.

https://i.imgur.com/gdJwvFB.jpg
Big and simple  :D
ebayy ->http://tinyurl.com/jeux66s

That case is a NZXT S340
Dimensions   200mm x 474mm x 432mm

No way to fit a R4 in there.

Antminer R4 is already silence as it is, so I'm wondering why you have to have a ATX case for it?

Get yourself a 4U server case that opens on all sides like this one: http://tinyurl.com/jsjeuh8

You could fit a couple in there along with the psu's.

I can only assume its to put in a location where a "miner" isn't allowed by the OP, like at work or something.

Find the biggest case you can (not clear) and cut out all of the insides, so you have an empty shell.

thanks!

You know...He should just dig a hole in the ground and use that as a case.

That would fit, lol. But with I could find more pics/info, pretty basic.

It's only for four months :) so I'm not overly concerned about the impact on them regardless of how I mount it.

A lot can happen in 4 months...Why not just put it in a bag?

In a bag?

Yeah, it would be a quick and easy solution. And it's only going to be in the bag for a few months.

the guy is looking for a serious solution, this isn't helping :)

thanks!

If you really want something nice, custom and stealthy you may want to reach out to Spotswood (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=30964) @ http://spotswoodcomputercases.com/wp/

here is a link to his thread on BCT:  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1487782.0

He can make anything, and i have used him for many designs in the past, very reliable.

thanks!

yea i think you are right sorry

@ op get an audio rack

 The R4 is a very strange piece of hardware with the external connections 90-degrees to the airflow.   :o

OP: I can't really understand in any situation the quick and dirty solution and when you say it's only for four months..

And I can't still understand why do you need a case for it? To cover up something?

ok, lets say the OP wants to have it "hidden" for whatever reason (which really doesnt matter, as thats his business) a simple shell of a PC case would be fine if you gut it. There are large server tower types of PC cases out there, look for old ones even on ebay and gut everything out of it. Put in your R4, allow proper airflow, adn wiring and be done :)

thanks!

because it's easier to hide something that wont be mistaken for a bomb haha

can you imagine what a layman  might think if they found this howling beast of a machine revving up and down with wires going everywhere and blinking lights and shit?

You can always explain people that what it is and use it if you have a permission.
In this case I guess the R4 is used somewhere where no permission has been asked.
Not accusing anything, just a wild guess.

We could always consider the alternate possibility...

He wants it in a public space at his home...but not visible in a way that someone would want to steal it

I mean...I wouldn't leave $1000 on the coffee table for 5 months hoping it will be fine.

Between the pets and beer spillage and rando's coming over...something would happen.

OP, I think that if you got a full ATX case and stood it on end...maybe that would work out for you. Head down to a thrift shop and see if they have any massive towers laying around.

I ended up ordering this case

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147157&cm_re=Rosewill_BlackHawk-Ultra_Full_Tower_Gaming-_-11-147-157-_-Product

with the sheer crap load of fans it should work perfectly,and when I am done I will use it as a server case for a massive media plex server, 100TB is the goal :)

I like it, lots of room in there...maybe squeeze a couple R4's?

Show us pictures of how it fits.