LS3 - The 6.2L Mini ITX Gaming Machine

[Coaxialgamer]

Why not call it "the box" ? /jk

 

Good job BTW

[byalexandr]

 

Update!

 

After finally overcoming the delays (it's been weeks, I know) I finally had the right template printed and ready to go. I thought I would be able to get more done today but this will have to do, but expect more updates within a few days, as spring break is coming close. But for now, I have transferred the template to the sheet metal, and the cutting process is ready to begin.

 

I painstakingly cut out the one and only template I had using a box cutter:

 

And then I used spray adhesive to glue it onto the sheet metal, and from there I spray painted a black coat over it and removed it to essentially copy the template:

 

 

So again, I thought I would be able to get more done today but the template cutting took a lot longer than I thought it would. But at least the build is progressing. I am also looking for sponsors to add in an R9 Nano, however I am in the early steps of that process so no guarantees as of yet.

 

That's all for now, more updates to come!

 

Thanks, @byalexandr

[thekeemo]

Could have just etched the design into the metal with a screwdriver..

[derick90]

23 minutes ago, thekeemo said:

Could have just etched the design into the metal with a screwdriver..

I don't see the harm in spraying onto the sheet metal, and probably more exact results as well. 

[thekeemo]

3 minutes ago, derick90 said:

I don't see the harm in spraying onto the sheet metal, and probably more exact results as well. 

Paint is not free

screwdriver he should have

[derick90]

1 minute ago, thekeemo said:

Fumes 

screwdriver he should have

From what i can tell, the spray painting took place either outside or in a garage on concrete, fumes aren't that much of an issue. Let's compromise however, Should have just used a CNC Router, that'll teach em... 

[thekeemo]

Just now, derick90 said:

From what i can tell, the spray painting took place either outside or in a garage on concrete, fumes aren't that much of an issue. Let's compromise however, Should have just used a CNC Router, that'll teach em... 

Im an idiot I edited

[derick90]

5 minutes ago, thekeemo said:

Paint is not free

screwdriver he should have

You're right, its around $0.99 - $4.00 a can - and the amount that he sprayed, is about.... 1/50th of a can? Also, case modding / scratch builds typically aren't the "economical" route. Annnnywho I'm done bickering over a trivial subject. Nice job with the build OP, can't wait to see it done. =]

[byalexandr]

3 hours ago, thekeemo said:

Paint is not free

screwdriver he should have

I have more paint than screwdrivers

[xc0mbatx]

Really keen to see how this turns out. I've never owned or had much experience with a micro atx or itx, though its always interested me and I might try to do it with an old 2700k build mixed with a nano (or whatever is to come).

 

[MEC-777]

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[mr.squishy]

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[lolpwnd31]

My teachers have REALLY SLOW but REALLY tiny PCs that look like they're 10 in tall and 2 in wide. o_O

[Bananasplit_00]

On 2016-03-10 at 6:15 AM, lolpwnd31 said:

My teachers have REALLY SLOW but REALLY tiny PCs that look like they're 10 in tall and 2 in wide. o_O

probably laptop hardware in a desktop chassies something like a Atom 550 or something or a laptop I3 or I5

[iamdarkyoshi]

Oh, I think my case will be smaller And mine has an mATX board

[byalexandr]

1 minute ago, iamdarkyoshi said:

Oh, I think my case will be smaller And mine has an mATX board

Does yours have a full size GPU and SFX PSU?

[iamdarkyoshi]

Just now, byalexandr said:

Does yours have a full size GPU and SFX PSU?

Mine has a full size GPU (750ti in potentia) and the PSU is smaller than an SFX psu. And its also battery powered

 

PSU

[byalexandr]

6 minutes ago, iamdarkyoshi said:

Mine has a full size GPU (750ti in potentia) and the PSU is smaller than an SFX psu. And its also battery powered

 

PSU

I thought you were using a half height 750 Ti?

[iamdarkyoshi]

Just now, byalexandr said:

I thought you were using a half height 750 Ti?

Ehh, planning on going for a full size 750Ti and using bodgery to hook up the video. This way I can make the case more universal (thinking about doing a kickstarter project with @Jacktastic-Mofo if I can get working prototypes)

[byalexandr]

10 minutes ago, iamdarkyoshi said:

Ehh, planning on going for a full size 750Ti and using bodgery to hook up the video. This way I can make the case more universal (thinking about doing a kickstarter project with @Jacktastic-Mofo if I can get working prototypes)

Hmm... I'm thinking of ways to make this even smaller now. Perhaps even using my NES or Atari 2600 as a case... Any thoughts everybody (since this has over 30 followers now )?

[iamdarkyoshi]

Just now, byalexandr said:

Hmm... I'm thinking of ways to make this even smaller now. Perhaps even using my NES or Atari 2600 as a case... Any thoughts everybody (since this has over 30 followers now )?

PCIe riser cable and a high wattage PicoPSU

[Bananasplit_00]

1 minute ago, byalexandr said:

Hmm... I'm thinking of ways to make this even smaller now. Perhaps even using my NES or Atari 2600 as a case... Any thoughts everybody (since this has over 30 followers now )?

no please dont change anything, it looks so good right now

[byalexandr]

Just now, Bananasplit_00 said:

no please dont change anything, it looks so good right now

Alright Though the NES is really calling me now... I'd have to downgrade to a 750 Ti though, but it would be pretty cool I think, even though it's been done before. I'll keep working on this case, I already have everything going anyways. I should have some more updates this week since I will actually have time to work on it.

[Guest]

@ungreedy Did a build in his NES using a half height 750t

[byalexandr]

19 minutes ago, bear-in-the-air said:

@ungreedy Did a build in his NES using a half height 750t

I remember. I was actually thinking of doing the same thing but somehow incorporating a Flex ATX PSU since I don't like the limited availability of PicoPSUs.