The Quansi-Terminal [My First build] [Partial Desk Build]

[LordGarth6]

The purpose of this build was because i could/wanted.

Joking aside the use of this machine will be photoshop, 3D modling, gaming (vast array of different games really), programming, circuit simulations, uni work (engineering work/software such as matlab and office), then light use is listening to music, net surfing etc...

I wanted to have my own twist on a pc build but desk builds are getting more common so i put my own twist on that too. so here is the fruit of my labour. hope ya enjoy it.

 

PCPartPicker part list
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition (2-Pack) 62.7 CFM 120mm Fans
Other: case to cut out mobo tray, hard drive cages and other bits

 

here is the inital concept that i had...

I wanted to have an etched acrylic window with a LED strip behind it, but i dont think i will be able to mange such a task now.

 

Here is the desk being built, note not the bes qaulity but i got what i wanted/needed.

 

 

^^^^ That ghetto switch hahha (for testing)

Best cable management i could do

antivandal switch for power is on the left, replacing the ghetto switch

 

OLED screen [16x2] for displaying info/.whatever i want.

So that was my build log, for my first ever build. What ya think? the only tools i used for cutting were a very cheap jig saw and a dremel multitool that has died from overuse (burnt out the motor).

[Assassin]

that is awesome! It would have been even more awesome if the top was see through. 

[ilikemacandpc]

nice

[LordGarth6]

that is awesome! It would have been even more awesome if the top was see through. 

thanks i was going for something like that but, this already ate a very large portion of my student loan for this term. Might do it eventually when i have more cash and time

 

nice

cheers

[ilikemacandpc]

this already ate a very large portion of my student loan for this term. 

 

not exactly what i would have used a student loan for, but still epic. 

[LordGarth6]

not exactly what i would have used a student loan for, but still epic. 

hahahah im living at home so i can spend more on things

[dalekphalm]

@LordGarth6 excellent build. Creative use of existing PC hardware, including the (corsair?) case.

 

As for your ghetto power supply switch. My recommendation:

If there is a local industrial automation supply shop nearby (Preferably one that sells surplus parts), pick up a couple of 22mm or 30mm Push Buttons with a single Normally Open contact block on each (Style would be your choice), and some loose LED's, and drill holes into the top or side of your desk in a cool looking spot, and then splice and wire the push buttons into place where the original power and reset switches used to be.

 

You could do a cool Red Mushroom Momentary push button for the reset switch, and maybe a green momentary illuminated push button for the power switch. Drill holes in the desk surface, mount the holes, maybe mount a little plastic "cover" like you see in nuclear subs for the missile launch consoles, you know, whatever bit of creative genius you decide on. But I think push buttons would be an excellent way to finish the desk build.

 

Edit: Example:

[LordGarth6]

@LordGarth6 excellent build. Creative use of existing PC hardware, including the (corsair?) case.

 

As for your ghetto power supply switch. My recommendation:

If there is a local industrial automation supply shop nearby (Preferably one that sells surplus parts), pick up a couple of 22mm or 30mm Push Buttons with a single Normally Open contact block on each (Style would be your choice), and some loose LED's, and drill holes into the top or side of your desk in a cool looking spot, and then splice and wire the push buttons into place where the original power and reset switches used to be.

 

You could do a cool Red Mushroom Momentary push button for the reset switch, and maybe a green momentary illuminated push button for the power switch. Drill holes in the desk surface, mount the holes, maybe mount a little plastic "cover" like you see in nuclear subs for the missile launch consoles, you know, whatever bit of creative genius you decide on. But I think push buttons would be an excellent way to finish the desk build.

thanks the case used was a zalman z3plus. the switch has been replaced with a antivandal switch which i will say the best pic with it in, i placed it in one of those holes cases have to put tubing through to an external radiator. but thanks for the input.

[Paulandpedro]

Sweet build. I really like the desk implementation. Makes me want to try and build one. Nice job.

[LordGarth6]

Sweet build. I really like the desk implementation. Makes me want to try and build one. Nice job.

thanks man, yea i wanted a desk build that i could use comfortably as a desk this was the result. ya should make one and then link me to it

[Paulandpedro]

thanks man, yea i wanted a desk build that i could use comfortably as a desk this was the result. ya should make one and then link me to it

 

Yea, most of the other desk builds I see look uncomfortable because they are between your legs and the desktop. It will be a while till that happens still finishing this build: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/112040-carbon-fire-prodigy-build/

[LordGarth6]

Yea, most of the other desk builds I see look uncomfortable because they are between your legs and the desktop. It will be a while till that happens still finishing this build: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/112040-carbon-fire-prodigy-build/

ah what a thing of beauty it is

[Hikaru12]

I really like it man. Desk seems kind of cluttered though

[Frix]

lol Logitech Logitech Logitech and boom Steelseries.

[LordGarth6]

I really like it man. Desk seems kind of cluttered though

thanks, it is a bit but there is order to the chaos

[LordGarth6]

lol Logitech Logitech Logitech and boom Steelseries.

might get a new mousemat now

[CtW]

You did a great job with that desk! 

[LordGarth6]

You did a great job with that desk! 

thank u