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Abel225
By Abel225
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Hey guys!

 

So as it stands I need a new case. I can't fit in my current one. As I couldn't fine anything that I like and is in my pricerange I was thinking of building a case. I already found most of the stuff I need. Altough I'm not sure yet how to do the motherboard standoffs. Is there any way to do it home without any specialized tool?

I added a few screenshots of the early designs. Any suggestion would be appriciated!

Thanks a lot!

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For standoffs on my wood case (check my NAS link in my sig) I just used some plastic spacers from a local hardware store. Basically polyurethane 1/4 inch spacers, worked great!

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Looks like a Corsair Air 540 on it's side to me...  :lol: 

I think you can buy motherboard standoffs separately.

 

 

 

 

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Looks like a Corsair Air 540 on it's side to me...  :lol: 

I think you can buy motherboard standoffs separately.

It is kinda similar, but this is like 1/4 the price :D So there is that.

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You can use normal screws and a stack of (plastic) washers.

 

 

For standoffs on my wood case (check my NAS link in my sig) I just used some plastic spacers from a local hardware store. Basically polyurethane 1/4 inch spacers, worked great!

That is an excellent idea!! 

Intel core I5 4460, Gigabyte H97M-HD3, Gigabyte gtx 760, 8 GB corsair value ram, Thermaltake core v21, Thermaltake Smart 630W PSU

Alcatel OneTouch D5... IT WORKS!!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BxMjTW  
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UPADTE:

 

So I got a few models and made a semi final version of the case!

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Intel core I5 4460, Gigabyte H97M-HD3, Gigabyte gtx 760, 8 GB corsair value ram, Thermaltake core v21, Thermaltake Smart 630W PSU

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BxMjTW  
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