[build log] custom computer case

[Elite14]

So I thought it would be fun to start a new project, to build SMALL atx computer case out of wood. So far its been going well, here's were I'm at

 

here are the materials

this is what the first level will look like

now I've got all the hole drilled

and here it is

 

Next step is to make the hdd cage and to build the frame of the case. When I'm done I hope to have a white and blue theme build.(I'll do the next update later today or tommorrow)

 

[Shd0w2]

Erm... what if it gets too hot and burns down?

[Stefano]

Erm... what if it gets too hot and burns down?

Unlikely, but the wood is a weird conductor and because you're not able to ground the thing it can be dangerous in that sence. A inner metal shell would have made it much safer.

[ViruZ_HUN]

Erm... what if it gets too hot and burns down?

impossible. Tree does not go on fire from 130 Celcius. if the PSu blows up or something it is a other thing, But it willnot burn up from high temps.

 

Ive already seen other tree cases and they work fine:D

[MattP123]

That doesn't seem too smart...

[Butterfish]

I'll guess i'm the only one positive here. Great idea, looking forward to see the build done Sub'd.

[flibberdipper]

Other people have made wooden cases and they have worked fine. Hell, even desks out of wood with the computer case being the desk, and it's fine.

 

Stop being so negative guys.

[Elite14]

I'll guess i'm the only one positive here. Great idea, looking forward to see the build done Sub'd.

Thank you

 

Other people have made wooden cases and they have worked fine. Hell, even desks out of wood with the computer case being the desk, and it's fine.

 

Stop being so negative guys.

     This^^^^^^^^^

[Laputacake]

Looks very interesting... Looks good so far. Are you can everything the motherboard on a separate shelve?

[Nico123473]

That doesn't seem to smart...

it's so ironic that you wrote that wrong

[MattP123]

it's so ironic that you wrote that wrong

<_<

[Elite14]

UPDATE

Building the harddrive cage was a little harder then I though it was going to be

I drilled the holes with 1/8 bit then with a 3/8 bit

this was bound to happen sooner or later

done with the harddrive cage

note these are not the actual parts for the build, I'll be using my main computer parts as this will be my main computer case

next step, build the frame

[Nico123473]

UPDATE

Building the harddrive cage was a little harder then I though it was going to be

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I drilled the holes with 1/8 bit then with a 3/8 bit

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this was bound to happen sooner or later

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done with the harddrive cage

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note these are not the actual parts for the build, I'll be using my main computer parts as this will be my main computer case

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next step, build the frame

It's awesome!!

[flibberdipper]

I like where this is going.

[shujin]

this build is really cool, I'll follow the progress of that. I am planning on a custom box to, but with metal. we actually have the tools to bend it and make a box of 1 big piece of metal ^^. And for the fire thing if you don't go pass 200Celsius it will not catch in fire and 200Celsius is impossible cause the cpu will shutdown before reaching that temp

[ManWithBeard1990]

this build is really cool, I'll follow the progress of that. I am planning on a custom box to, but with metal. we actually have the tools to bend it and make a box of 1 big piece of metal ^^. And for the fire thing if you don't go pass 200Celsius it will not catch in fire and 200Celsius is impossible cause the cpu will shutdown before reaching that temp

I have a wooden pc and agree with that statement. Although I think the flash point of wood is actually even higher than that.

[shujin]

I have a wooden pc and agree with that statement. Although I think the flash point of wood is actually even higher than that.

it's around 250 Celsius

[Elite14]

Update: Sorry it took so long but here you go

 

now its time to take aparted my pc

here's what it will look like

got all the pecies for the frame cutout

all built

got the motherboard mounts installed, I uesed a 1/8 bit to dirll the hole and some elmer's glue to hold them in place

screwed up here

everthing is attached

the PSU is just sitting there for now until I can make some mounts for it out of sheet metal(that will probably be my next update)

here it is done for now, that is until I can get some more 1/4 plywood for the side panels

 

 

 

[Elite14]

this build is really cool, I'll follow the progress of that. I am planning on a custom box to, but with metal. we actually have the tools to bend it and make a box of 1 big piece of metal ^^. And for the fire thing if you don't go pass 200Celsius it will not catch in fire and 200Celsius is impossible cause the cpu will shutdown before reaching that temp

thanks, sounds cool maybe you could do a build log of it

[Elite14]

I have a wooden pc and agree with that statement. Although I think the flash point of wood is actually even higher than that.

could you post some pictures of it?

 

When in doubt, apply moar powah.

I cannot be held responsible for any bad advice given.

[ManWithBeard1990]

could you post some pictures of it?

 

When in doubt, apply moar powah.

I cannot be held responsible for any bad advice given.

They're in my build log.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/162200-stealthray-10-a-silent-build-in-a-custom-case/

 

I used a laser cutter to make the parts so having very precise and detailed stuff was possible, as I had that machine available to me at the time. It's nice of my university to just let its students use these for projects like this. Spec-wise it's not too different either. It too is an AMD quad core, just an APU instead of a CPU. Might add a graphics card and an SSD later though, if I feel like it.

[Elite14]

They're in my build log.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/162200-stealthray-10-a-silent-build-in-a-custom-case/

 

I used a laser cutter to make the parts so having very precise and detailed stuff was possible, as I had that machine available to me at the time. It's nice of my university to just let its students use these for projects like this. Spec-wise it's not too different either. It too is an AMD quad core, just an APU instead of a CPU. Might add a graphics card and an SSD later though, if I feel like it.

Now im jealous

[ManWithBeard1990]

Now im jealous

Relax mate, your build is coming along nicely too. As long as the styling is somewhat minimalistic but not plain, you'll have a great looking case.

[shujin]

thanks, sounds cool maybe you could do a build log of it

kinda delayed for now but I'll do a build log for every custom box I do. For now plan is 1. Pc in old mac box 2. pc in old painted server box 3. folded metal case