LEGO PC Case

[Stardar1]

How inconceivable would it be to build a case out of LEGO? 

 

Just think about how cool it would be, the ability to just click in a drive cage or radiator mount.

 

Obviously some drilling and ground wires would be needed, but are there any big problems I'm missing?

[Guest]

You can build a hole so no drilling needed. Problem is cost. You need lots of lego bricks. And lego ain't cheap. Another one is they are plastic.

[Guest]

But is possible

[Stardar1]

Just now, dexxterlab97 said:

You can build a hole so no drilling needed. Problem is cost. You need lots of lego bricks. And lego ain't cheap. Another one is they are plastic.

I have quite the supply of LEGO, and you would need to drill holes for mobo standoffs and the like. 

[Stardar1]

1 minute ago, dexxterlab97 said:

But is possible

ok yeah I'm doing this thing

[Guest]

Just now, Stardar1 said:

I have quite the supply of LEGO, and you would need to drill holes for mobo standoffs and the like. 

Yeah. Possible. But I am sure they are not same color. Would be nice for an all black/white/red or whatever.

[PRTI]

You would need to do modding

[Stardar1]

Just now, dexxterlab97 said:

Yeah. Possible. But I am sure they are not same color. Would be nice for an all black/white/red or whatever.

I have a significant number of black bricks, and I'm sure if i used enough of an accent color I could make it looks nice. 

 

It would take forever though

[corrado33]

3 minutes ago, dexxterlab97 said:

But is possible

Looks like a computer case COVERED in lego, not necessarily built out of it.

 

Anyway, I'd love to see someone do this. I agree wtih the above though. You don't need to drill holes, just use the lego pieces with holes in them.. Hopefully they'll line up correctly.

[Guest]

Just now, corrado33 said:

Looks like a computer case COVERED in lego, not necessarily built out of it.

 

Anyway, I'd love to see someone do this.

yeah but it works

[Stardar1]

1 minute ago, corrado33 said:

 

 

Anyway, I'd love to see someone do this. I agree wtih the above though. You don't need to drill holes, just use the lego pieces with holes in them.. Hopefully they'll line up correctly.

But the screws would have to secure into those holes, which do not have threading on them. I can probably make "converter" pieces that convert from a screwhole to LEGO pieces. 

 

It is also worth noting that I have access to a 3D printer

[corrado33]

1 minute ago, Stardar1 said:

But the screws would have to secure into those holes, which do not have threading on them. I can probably make "converter" pieces that convert from a screwhole to LEGO pieces. 

 

It is also worth noting that I have access to a 3D printer

Well that makes things a bit easier...

 

Also of note: Lego technic holes will not line up with ATX motherboard hole spacing, unfortunately. 

[Stardar1]

Just now, corrado33 said:

Well that makes things a bit easier...

 

Also of note: Lego technic holes will not line up with ATX motherboard hole spacing, unfortunately. 

I had a feeling that would be the case. (no pun intended)

 

I can make pieces that fit the technic that have the proper fittings and spacing for the standoffs though

[Napalm360]

7 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

I had a feeling that would be the case. (no pun intended)

 

I can make pieces that fit the technic that have the proper fittings and spacing for the standoffs though

I would definetly glue the bricks and add extra support where possible  good luck

[Stardar1]

Just now, Napalm360 said:

I would definetly glue the bricks and add extra support where possible  good luck

but that kills the fun!

 

I can use staggering vertical technic pieces to reinforce it

[Napalm360]

1 minute ago, Stardar1 said:

but that kills the fun!

 

I can use staggering vertical technic pieces to reinforce it

Yea thats what i meant plus theres no cheating by using adhesive to make sure the bricks dont crumble

[corrado33]

4 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

but that kills the fun!

 

I can use staggering vertical technic pieces to reinforce it

 

2 minutes ago, Napalm360 said:

Yea thats what i meant plus theres no cheating by using adhesive to make sure the bricks dont crumble

I think it built properly (not just a straight wall of lego) it can be plenty strong, even if the case is knocked over. 

 

I'd imagine this case is going to be quite heavy.

 

[Stardar1]

Just now, corrado33 said:

 

I think it built properly (not just a straight wall of lego) it can be plenty strong, even if the case is knocked over. 

 

I'd imagine this case is going to be quite heavy.

 

My Phanteks Enthoo pro weighs a crapload, I don't think this (as a mid tower) could be too much heaver than that steel full tower

[Stardar1]

I'll make it blue just for @dexxterlab97

[Guest]

Just now, Stardar1 said:

I'll make it blue just for @dexxterlab97

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