Reddit reviews New 5.25 Inch Multi-function USB LCD eSata Card Reader Temperature Media Dashboard Front Panel Fan
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You can get something like this - https://www.amazon.com/UCEC-5-25-Inch-Front-Panel/dp/B00UBFXMXG
They go into 5.25" drive bays, they also have them in 3.5" floppy bay sizes. Though cases without either bays are getting more common nowadays.
You can also get something like this for more functionality - https://www.amazon.com/Excelvan-Multi-Function-Dashboard-Reader-USB3-0/dp/B00J4FJC8I/
or this https://www.amazon.com/Multi-function-eSata-Reader-Temperature-Dashboard/dp/B00GTEM0HW
You can make them fully external if you want I guess by making a custom enclosure out of wood/plastic whatever, and running the cords out the front or back and protecting/insulating them properly.