Mini ITX faceplate

[LinusLoveMe]

So I plan to use the Asus Z97-I Plus in an upcoming build. Since this build will really be the forefront of my room I wanted to put like a faceplate on the board. (Example of a board that comes with one z97 sabertooth). I was wondering if anyone has ever done something like this before, and could give me some advice on how I could make one or get one custom made.

 

(Note: the purpose is for aesthetics not cooling)

[Electronics Wizardy]

You could probably 3d print or mill one but unless you are already good at that don't try. It has not benefit and probably makes you chip set and vrm's run hotter so there is no reason to do so.

[LinusLoveMe]

You could probably 3d print or mill one but unless you are already good at that don't try. It has not benefit and probably makes you chip set and vrm's run hotter so there is no reason to do so.

It's for aesthetic purposes 

[S1lent_5am]

You could have the layout of you motherboard etched in to plastic and carefully cut everything you need but I would be worried about heat, an easier way might be getting a motherboard water block and water cool it bit not sure if they make them in the size you need.

[W-L]

So I plan to use the Asus Z97-I Plus in an upcoming build. Since this build will really be the forefront of my room I wanted to put like a faceplate on the board. (Example of a board that comes with one z97 sabertooth). I was wondering if anyone has ever done something like this before, and could give me some advice on how I could make one or get one custom made.

You'll probably need to get it designed and cut or made yourself since it can vary so much between motherboards. It would be best to make the shroud stand off the motherboard to give it some airflow so using motherboard standoffs would be suggested.

[LinusLoveMe]

You'll probably need to get it designed and cut or made yourself since it can vary so much between motherboards. It would be best to make the shroud stand off the motherboard to give it some airflow so using motherboard standoffs would be suggested.

Any idea of a company that would be willing to help with this kind of thing?

[W-L]

Any idea of a company that would be willing to help with this kind of thing?

For custom work like this it's be hard, if you have a CAD drawing for say a local laser cut service or fabrication shop they could cut it out for you. I'd probably make if out of acrylic personally but that's/ your choice.

[LinusLoveMe]

For custom work like this it's be hard, if you have a CAD drawing for say a local laser cut service or fabrication shop they could cut it out for you. I'd probably make if out of acrylic personally but that's/ your choice.

Do you think a place like the "metal mart" from scrapyard wars would assist in something like this or would they probably only provide an aluminum sheet

[W-L]

Do you think a place like the "metal mart" from scrapyard wars would assist in something like this or would they probably only provide an aluminum sheet

They probably specialize only in metal so they could so an aluminum shroud for you but just be very careful if you do to ensure it doesn't short anything out. Contact them and see if they can do some acrylic work if you provide materials.

[LinusLoveMe]

They probably specialize only in metal so they could so an aluminum shroud for you but just be very careful if you do to ensure it doesn't short anything out. Contact them and see if they can do some acrylic work if you provide materials.

Gotcha I didn't even think of the risk of conductivity