This won't be at all what you want, but some of us have gone to more extream measures to "house" old systems... 😀

Re: Windows 95 on a Breadboard

Yes, there are of course the new silverstone cases, but I aggree they are expensive...

Silverstone to release a retro-style desktop case

https://www.silverstonetek.com/en/product/inf … hassis/SETA_D1/ (no stupid "vintage" tax)
https://www.coolermaster.com/en-global/produc … asterbox-cm694/

Finding cases with only one 5.25 bay isnt to bad, trying to find a case with one 5.25 and one 3.5 bay much less so. Easier to find a case with two 5.25 bays then one with the 5.25 and 3.5 bay combo.

Best way to get a quick look is use pcpartpicker although when you filter most of the cases on the list are models that are no longer for sale. Listings for one 5.25 bay are still the most plentiful. https://pcpartpicker.com/products/case/#G=1,1 … rt=price&page=1

Fractal seems to still have the most cases that include bays.

Best inexpensive source for cases with 5.25" and 3.5" bays is probably thrift stores. I've found that empty ATX cases and various cast-off systems from 2000s onward relatively common in thrift shops. Obviously this islocation dependent, but if you have thrift stores locally, I would start scouring them and see what turns up.

For modern cases, Fractal Designs cases are probably the best source for inexpensive + 5.25" drive bays. I bought a number of their Focus G cases over the past few years and a couple Define R5 cases. I use a Define R5 case in my all-in-one Pentium 4 build.

The Silverstone cases (FLP01 and FLP02) are the best for vintage looking with modern features. But they do carry a premium price tag. I am using an FLP01 case in a recent Pentium MMX build and really like it so far. While I wish it had more than just the one 5.25" bay, at least it can accommodate an optical drive.

When the FLP02 case comes available locally, I'll probably grab one of those as well. Just the fact it has 3 full 5.25" bays is amazing in a modern case.

There was some cases in the Brampton Value Village when I was down there last weekend. Two of them were nice-ish. I am over capacity by three cases already though. The more local to me thrifts don't seem to be getting PC stuff like they used to.

Though I think it can vary hugely due to canvassing method of the partner charity they buy off, I get called by a couple of them, one asks for "household items, used clothes, electronics, housewares" the other leads with "clothing, books, housewares" guess which one has better "nerd shit"... yeah the first one. If you're looking for a book though, second one... shows up in the store too, 3 rows of books vs 5 rows.

I used to buy the Antec Sonata series of cases for years, but they have long been discontinued (the last being the Sonata Proto).

Shponglefan wrote on 2026-01-23, 15:01:

When the FLP02 case comes available locally, I'll probably grab one of those as well. Just the fact it has 3 full 5.25" bays is amazing in a modern case.

Like I mentioned before, you can skip this whole retro pandering and buy Seta D1. FLP02 is using the same chassis, but can't be configured for 4 full 5.25 bays like Seta D1.

I like th Seta D1, but it's $170 on Amazon.

Honestly, sourcing something like Antec Nine Hundred V3 in good shape for vintage build would be nicer. Good ventilation and cable management without compromising 5.25 bays.

The Serpent Rider wrote on 2026-01-23, 23:04:

Like I mentioned before, you can skip this whole retro pandering and buy Seta D1. FLP02 is using the same chassis, but can't be configured for 4 full 5.25 bays like Seta D1.

In the case of the FLP02, I do want the retro aesthetics.

Those chain stores that just clear stuff out every so often at cents on the dollar, no matter what it is.... gotta start bugging them to stock the FLP02... then wait a year for the sale to hit 🤣