CPU Cooler in 1 unit PC rack?

[averombri]

Hi folks i could find a store full of nice (and shallow) 1 unit rack pc cases
http://www.xcase.co.uk/ but the question is:where can i find a flat cpu cooler to fit on and can put the top of the case at the same time? everything i found is taller than the case,any advice?
Ezequiel

[905shmick]

You can go with something like this (http://www.rackmount.com/Rackacc/CPU-Coolers/CPU-LGA775-P0.htm).

The problem with 1U cases is that you'll need a few fans that will have to spin faster (faster=noisier) than those in a 2U, 3U or 4U case.

Is the need for a 1U case being driven by the need for mobility or do you just want to save rack space in the studio?

[averombri]

both reasons are true,portability and smaller rack system for mobility.

[AntonZ]

Make sure you look at depth too. Most 1u cases are not exactly shallow. I would rather have a 2u pc 16" to 18" deep that fits in a standard size case than a 1u pc that extends for 24" or more.

[Trackzilla]

I've described my solution to 1U cooling before here, search the forum for 'crossflow', that will return several posts where I describe what I did in the responses. It has worked flawlessly for me, it's what I use constantly. The cases I use are 14" deep. The whole assembly ends up 2 rack spaces tall, but only in the back, the front is clear of obstructions for enough depth to easily allow a 7" depth unit and it's connectors to live in the space above the computer...I put a MOTU 2408 there ;)

If you want to go this route and need more detailed explanations, I will be happy to help.