PC build placement

[Ladrigon]

So soon(when the rx 470 is released) I will be building my first gaming PC transitioning from gaming on my laptop. I have pretty much chosen all the components and came up with, to me, an amazing idea, to build the computer in one of my spaces on my shelf(image). The size of a square is approximately the size of a mini tower(the cube ones) and it would look pretty dope(dont mean to use a case but use the space on the shelf and cover it off as a case). I was planning to use a USB hub and a 3.5 mm extension cable to wire everything from it to my desk. I was planning to use some plexiglass or acrylic glass to cover it off and cut some holes in with a CNC for the airflow.

Is this a good idea and would there be any issues with it.(other than some lag from the mouse and keyboard plus some audio quality drop since it wouldn't really be noticeable)

Edited June 20, 2016 by Ladrigon
misunderstanding

[Laputacake]

As long as the case fits in a cube I see no probablem as the airflow will go out the back and in from the front.

[Silent_arrow]

make sure there is enough air flow and were your fans will be positioned or it could overheat and damage your components .

[Ladrigon]

4 minutes ago, Laputacake said:

As long as the case fits in a cube I see no probablem as the airflow will go out the back and in from the front.

I might have phrased myself incorrectly i meant to use the shelf space as a case. Use tall standoffs or a stand to keep the motherboard off the ground and cover it off with the acrylic panel.

[Laputacake]

3 minutes ago, Ladrigon said:

I might have phrased myself incorrectly i meant to use the shelf spaaace as a case. Use tall standoffs or a stand to keep the motherboard off the ground and cover it off with the acrylic panel.

Ooooohhhhh, sick idea. Just make sure the GPU is properly supported and share some pics when you're finished.

[Ladrigon]

1 minute ago, Laputacake said:

Ooooohhhhh, sick idea. Do that just make sure the GPU is properly supported.

Sure. The idea is still in development but will probably do it in the end and might even post a build log on it.

 

[Laputacake]

1 minute ago, Ladrigon said:

Sure. The idea is still in development but will probably do it in the end and might even post a build log on it.

 

Nice, ye just make sure it's go ample airflow and you could even put the psu in another box compartment and have extensions going to the PC.

[Ladrigon]

4 minutes ago, Laputacake said:

Nice, ye just make sure it's go ample airflow and you could even put the psu in another box compartment and have extensions going to the PC.

Thanks for all the help and quick response

[Laputacake]

3 minutes ago, Ladrigon said:

Thanks for all the help and quick response

Happy to help

[Ladrigon]

1 minute ago, Laputacake said:

Happy to help

Just one more question. Would i need any fans or would the airflow be enough by itself? The front plate would be perforated and the shelf is open at the back and has about 5 cm from the end of the shelf to the wall.

[Laputacake]

8 minutes ago, Ladrigon said:

Just one more question. Would i need any fans or would the airflow be enough by itself? The front plate would be perforated and the shelf is open at the back and has about 5 cm from the end of the shelf to the wall.

If it's going to have panels enclosing it then yes otherwise it will just be like an open test bench,