Build Planning

[LonliestofAll]

So, I'm planning on custom manufacturing a console like computer that will act as a server/console machine. It will house a M-ATX 88x FM2 motherboard for one of AMD's Kaveri APUs, as well as a 120Gb SSSD and a sound card. The motherboard and the CPU are final. I will take suggestions for an SSD, but I am currently looking at a Samsung EVO SSD. The PSU will probably be a Corsair modular PSU with enough watts to power the system. The sound card will have to be a low profile card and will have to be an Asus sound card cause their the only manufacture of sound card that I like.

 

Now, onto the real reason I made this thread. I am planning on custom making a case for this system. I would like suggestions on thickness of metal and what type of tools i should buy. I already have a Dremel, but I need to know what type of heads I should buy. To give a rough look of this build it will  have a external PSU. It will also have no  front panel because the usual back panel will take its place, also I am planning on  making some kind of cover for it later on in its life. I am also planning on watercooling but only doing a simple loop.

[CoolBeans]

Budget, are you using an APU? (wasn't sure)

[LonliestofAll]

I am using an APU only cause I would rather spend more of my budget into the case. The budget is still to be determined, but it won't be that high. Probably $450 on parts.

[WoodenMarker]

Here's some inspiration:

[LonliestofAll]

Thanks, WoodenMarker, that build is fairly similar to mine except mine will be watercooled and it will look like a console.

[LonliestofAll]

I would like to know how I should go about bending the metal. Any help there?

[WoodenMarker]

I would like to know how I should go about bending the metal. Any help there?

Hopefully this helps: http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?p=1403546

[LonliestofAll]

Thanks, I might see if I can find a bending brake from my college that I can use, or see if anyone in my neighborhood has one. If not I'll definitely doing it this way. Thanks again!