Create my own Motherboard Tray or buy?

[Unilision]

So I'm looking around and I found http://www.frozencpu.com/products/20427/cpa-276b/Lian-Li_Replacement_PC-6X_Motherboard_Tray_-_Black.html?tl=g43c241s905, right now I'm debating if I should buy this or just make my own motherboard tray.

I've been working on a custom case and decided to change it up and planning to make it flat down, but i'm unsure about the CPU cut out on the case, so I'm wondering should I just cut out a hole for it, or buy a tray? If so, where can I find a place that would sell the tray with a cutout ? 

[Ertman]

Got any computer recyclers in your area? You could try them for a motherboard tray as well.

[Unilision]

Got any computer recyclers in your area? You could try them for a motherboard tray as well.

Sadly not, I have thought about that but someone is currently using the old computer, I don't mind just screwing on the motherboard stands on the wood, but just not sure if it would be a good idea since i'm using wood 

[LukaP]

Sadly not, I have thought about that but someone is currently using the old computer, I don't mind just screwing on the motherboard stands on the wood, but just not sure if it would be a good idea since i'm using wood 

it should be ok, if you have a semi new PSU with overcurrent, overvoltage protection. otherwise, just take a piece of wire and connect it between the standoffs and the metal on the case

[Unilision]

it should be ok, if you have a semi new PSU with overcurrent, overvoltage protection. otherwise, just take a piece of wire and connect it between the standoffs and the metal on the case

Alright thanks, though just a random question to ask here instead of to make another thread, is there a place that makes special power buttons ? 

Also congrats on 5k Post ^ 

[LukaP]

Alright thanks, though just a random question to ask here instead of to make another thread, is there a place that makes special power buttons ? 

Also congrats on 5k Post ^ 

there are places you can buy buttons, depends on teh design

 

and thanks

[Unilision]

there are places you can buy buttons, depends on teh design

 

and thanks

Have any recommendations for a place that would ?  

Just a random question again, if I built the case with a slant, and the GPU pops out more than necessary, would building a cover for it be okay? Or would it affect the GPU for being out so much ? 

[LukaP]

Have any recommendations for a place that would ?  

Just a random question again, if I built the case with a slant, and the GPU pops out more than necessary, would building a cover for it be okay? Or would it affect the GPU for being out so much ? 

not really, for canada...

 

i dont understand the question... can you draw

[Unilision]

not really, for canada...

 

i dont understand the question... can you draw

 

If it's in states only, that's fine I'll most likely have a relative get me it and send it to me afterwards

Here's an example of what I mean by a slant wall and the GPU being popped out of the case

 

[a_higby]

this could be an idea for you http://www.mountainmods.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=motherboard+tray&x=20&y=11

[BladeOfDevil]

The cheapest way is to take 1 from an old pc case. This way in addition to the tray you will get the front io.

[Unilision]

this could be an idea for you http://www.mountainmods.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=motherboard+tray&x=20&y=11

Oh thanks

 

 

The cheapest way is to take 1 from an old pc case. This way in addition to the tray you will get the front io.

Yeah but I don't have a spare pc case sadly though I don't mind paying, and I think using a tray with what my case is currently designed would be a bit hard haha 

[LukaP]

If it's in states only, that's fine I'll most likely have a relative get me it and send it to me afterwards

Here's an example of what I mean by a slant wall and the GPU being popped out of the case

 

oh yeah, this wont be a problem at all. dont worry about it

[Unilision]

oh yeah, this wont be a problem at all. dont worry about it

Awesome thanks for the tip  

Now just need to figure out about how to place dust filters T__T and i'm set !

Appreciate all the help everyone has given ^^ 

[LukaP]

Awesome thanks for the tip

Now just need to figure out about how to place dust filters T__T and i'm set !

Appreciate all the help everyone has given ^^ 

if the case is made of a feromagnetic metal, just use the magnetic ones, otherwise either glue and then vacuum them when cleaning, or screw them on

[Unilision]

if the case is made of a feromagnetic metal, just use the magnetic ones, otherwise either glue and then vacuum them when cleaning, or screw them on

Currently I'm planning to use wood, since the cost is cheaper, I wanted to use magnetic but I doubt it'd be strong enough to just attach to the screws, and the way my case is set up, I can't exactly think of a way besides putting it in front of the fans inside of the case 

[LukaP]

Currently I'm planning to use wood, since the cost is cheaper, I wanted to use magnetic but I doubt it'd be strong enough to just attach to the screws, and the way my case is set up, I can't exactly think of a way besides putting it in front of the fans inside of the case 

would be a good way, even if kinda ghetto

[Captain Matt]

I don't think the Lian Li or Mountain Mod trays look as good or will be as easy to work with when compared to the Caselabs mobo trays.

I also think that that gpu slant is cool! but a LOT of work. You would have to scrap the whole rear IO if you purchased a mobo tray and you would make it very hard to expand.
The rear IO is a pretty precision piece to make by hand..

[Unilision]

I don't think the Lian Li or Mountain Mod trays look as good or will be as easy to work with when compared to the Caselabs mobo trays.

I also think that that gpu slant is cool! but a LOT of work. You would have to scrap the whole rear IO if you purchased a mobo tray and you would make it very hard to expand.

The rear IO is a pretty precision piece to make by hand..

I thought about it, to be honest, I just need a tray, so I'm planning to run around to liquidation places/junkyard and pick up a random pc and hope that the tray is still usable. 

Yeah the GPU will have a slant and I will make a custom shield to cover it, so nothing comes inside of the case. 

Yeah the rear IO will force me to do it a few times, but I find it worth it. I finished up my design and plan on making it a reality asap ! Check it out in build logs if you want ^^