Spherical case?

[Cupar19]

Pretty quick question. Is there a spherical case, not made out of glass or anything like that but just a non see through sphere?

Id really like one but cant find any at all

 

Maybe a way to build one idk i just really want one. If anybody knows of anything that would be appreciated thanks 

[VIVO-US]

We actually looked into that once when we were carrying PC cases.  Unfortunately, to make one that looks decent and fits standard components would have been very bulky and complex, so it's very unlike that one will ever be mass produced.  To get one, you'll most likely have to look for a custom manufacturer to make it.

[Cupar19]

1 minute ago, VIVO-US said:

We actually looked into that once when we were carrying PC cases.  Unfortunately, to make one that looks decent and fits standard components would have been very bulky and complex, so it's very unlike that one will ever be mass produced.  To get one, you'll most likely have to look for a custom manufacturer to make it.

I see, thanks for the advide

[TVwazhere]

As a side note, the only thing I can think of the is the fictional GameSphere from Drake and Josh.

Which is technically a game console, but still. 

[Cupar19]

6 minutes ago, TVwazhere said:

As a side note, the only thing I can think of the is the fictional GameSphere from Drake and Josh.

Which is technically a game console, but still. 

that thing actually looks kinsa cool

 

[For Science!]

Inwin Winbot is a spherical case, although it is "glassy see through". Also, expensive as hell

[TVwazhere]

1 minute ago, For Science! said:

Also, expensive as hell

Pfft, thats it? Chump change! /s

[VIVO-US]

Forgot about that one!  The diameter is only 27".  If you don't like the glass look, spray paint it and put a BB-8 head on top.

[Cupar19]

3 minutes ago, For Science! said:

Inwin Winbot is a spherical case, although it is "glassy see through". Also, expensive as hell

i saw that, but its glass so would be hard to paint and would be a complete waste of $3500 lol.

 

The actual goal is to make a pc case that looks something along the lines of   using black 3.0. However it doesnt looks as good on a flat surface as on a curved which is why i had the idea of a spherical  case

[For Science!]

2 minutes ago, Cupar19 said:

i saw that, but its glass so would be hard to paint and would be a complete waste of $3500 lol.

 

The actual goal is to make a pc case that looks something along the lines of   using black 3.0. However it doesnt looks as good on a flat surface as on a curved which is why i had the idea of a spherical  case

 If it helps your cause at all, I believe the Winbot's sphere is acrylic. Still costs $3500 tho

[Cupar19]

1 minute ago, For Science! said:

 If it helps your cause at all, I believe the Winbot's sphere is acrylic. Still costs $3500 tho

lol, i guess if i had $3500 it would but i was already thinking £15 for some paint was expensive so i dont think thats gonna happen

[VIVO-US]

Hmm, maybe something like this will work:

 

Start with a micro-ATX or ITX cube PC case as a base.  Remove the panels.

Get a large acrylic globe (such as a 24" lamp post globe: https://www.lamppostglobes.com/24-Inch-White-Acrylic-Lamp-Post-Globe-with-919-Inch-Solid-Flange_p_388.html) large enough for the case to fit inside.

Cut the globe in half, and add whatever padding or reinforcement might be needed to fit the case inside.

Cut some ventilation and cable holes in an area somewhat out of sight.

Add some brackets and flush head screws to hold the globe halves together.

Paint the globe.

Put it all together.

Stand back and smile at the awesomeness.

[Eschew]

Hey there, this is kinda interesting-looking:

 

 

ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520

I should note that it's a barebones PC, however, and it is not a case. Also, I'm not sure what the selling price is, Amazon and Newegg both list it as out of stock.

 

PC Specs:

Spoiler

 

Source: Zotac

[Cupar19]

6 hours ago, Eschew said:

Hey there, this is kinda interesting-looking:

 

 

ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520

I should note that it's a barebones PC, however, and it is not a case. Also, I'm not sure what the selling price is, Amazon and Newegg both list it as out of stock.

 

PC Specs:

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Source: Zotac

I did see that but I couldnt find anywhere to buy it as you couldnt seem to, it looks pretty good if I could find it though thanks

[Cupar19]

9 hours ago, VIVO-US said:

Hmm, maybe something like this will work:

 

Start with a micro-ATX or ITX cube PC case as a base.  Remove the panels.

Get a large acrylic globe (such as a 24" lamp post globe: https://www.lamppostglobes.com/24-Inch-White-Acrylic-Lamp-Post-Globe-with-919-Inch-Solid-Flange_p_388.html) large enough for the case to fit inside.

Cut the globe in half, and add whatever padding or reinforcement might be needed to fit the case inside.

Cut some ventilation and cable holes in an area somewhat out of sight.

Add some brackets and flush head screws to hold the globe halves together.

Paint the globe.

Put it all together.

Stand back and smile at the awesomeness.

That's actually a pretty good idea, I might take a look at that thanks

[Cupar19]

23 hours ago, VIVO-US said:

Hmm, maybe something like this will work:

 

Start with a micro-ATX or ITX cube PC case as a base.  Remove the panels.

Get a large acrylic globe (such as a 24" lamp post globe: https://www.lamppostglobes.com/24-Inch-White-Acrylic-Lamp-Post-Globe-with-919-Inch-Solid-Flange_p_388.html) large enough for the case to fit inside.

Cut the globe in half, and add whatever padding or reinforcement might be needed to fit the case inside.

Cut some ventilation and cable holes in an area somewhat out of sight.

Add some brackets and flush head screws to hold the globe halves together.

Paint the globe.

Put it all together.

Stand back and smile at the awesomeness.

So ive decided to try something kinda different but based on this idea. I have an inflatable football with a diameter of 14" and im going to paper mache it.Then im going to cover that in layers of resin and then try and cut it in half. I honestly have no clue how well this will work if it will work at all but its much cheaper and i dont have much money for this. Then i plan on trying to build the computer straight into it rather than putting another case inside