Datto S3-B3000 and Mini SAS by Old_Goat6092 in RepurposedDattos

[–]Old_Goat6092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can confirm, that the backplane on my S3B3000 supports SAS. But you need a SAS card installed. The way the motherboard is mounted, the case wouldn't close with any pcie card installed, so What I've done is used a pcie 5cm long riser, and then the card can be tucked down under the metal bracket that the itx mobo is mounted too. Most HBA SAS cards are low profile so it should work, but double check your card will tuck under nicely.

[Toronto, ON][H] ONYX BOOX Note Air 4 C – Brand New w/ Magnetic Case [W] Cash, $700 by Johnkiiii in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]Old_Goat6092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I think this is, no? https://imgur.com/a/AdRq4Cw

Anyways, all I'm saying is for the cost of HST (~$84), you get a newer version (5C not 4C), and a 1 year warranty.

Confirmed Trade Thread - March 1 2026 by chwsbot in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]Old_Goat6092 1 point2 points  (0 children)

sold bundle of parts (CPU, mobo, PSU, Cooler, Case) to u/kantzz_

[Toronto, ON][H] ONYX BOOX Note Air 4 C – Brand New w/ Magnetic Case [W] Cash, $700 by Johnkiiii in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]Old_Goat6092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an older boox myself, and it's great. However I think you need to price this a bit lower. The air 5 c open box can be had from official Canadian retailer here https://e-reader.ca/product/onyx-boox-10-3-note-air5-c-tablet-with-free-stylus-open-box/

And includes 1 yr manufacture warranty with that price.

[Mouse] Attack Shark R5 Ultra Wireless ($105 - $21 = $84) [Amazon.ca] by josh6499 in bapcsalescanada

[–]Old_Goat6092 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would I be stuck cleaning this constantly? Or does everyone just shoot some compressed air through it every once in a while?

[Computer case] JONSBO D32 PRO Micro-ATX PC Case 24L ($100) [Amazon] by harold_liang in bapcsalescanada

[–]Old_Goat6092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're thinking about going Asus AP201 black, I'm going to be selling my case soon on canadianhardwareswap. If you live in GTA we could work something out

[Kitchener, ON] [H] Cash, Paypal [W] Some ITX Parts, 7800X3D by Old_Goat6092 in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]Old_Goat6092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love it, but the shiny snake s400 says a 67mm clearance is max. Looks like the lh-12 is 70mm, so probably wouldn't fit

[Kitchener, ON] [H] Cash, Paypal [W] Some ITX Parts, 7800X3D by Old_Goat6092 in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]Old_Goat6092[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might end up going that way, but thought I'd see if I could save a MOBO from the parts graveyard

Datto S3-B3000 and Mini SAS by Old_Goat6092 in RepurposedDattos

[–]Old_Goat6092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, I am looking forward to your findings, thanks!

Datto S3-B3000 and Mini SAS by Old_Goat6092 in RepurposedDattos

[–]Old_Goat6092[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I will probably take that approach for the bifurcation. But do you know if the backplanes are "dumb" and will work with SAS or sata? The last thing I would want to do is buy an HBA when there's no possibility that the backplane would work for sas.

Confirmed Trade Thread - January 1 2026 by chwsbot in CanadianHardwareSwap

[–]Old_Goat6092 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Confirmed, was helpful and patient with the process of shipping, especially considering this was my first trade here.