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Hi! I saw the diy desk pc on LTT and I was blown away of how good it looked, and wanted to build one my self. So now I am 2025 bucks (usd) poorer and have a couple of hundred left until it is done! And here is some pics! Feel free to add som tips or just join the journey!

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Here is some pics of the components I'll be using and some of the build!

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These desk PC's!  you guys are killing me, I really need to get off my butt and get something built.  I've been spending way too much time in sketchup lately.

 

Can't wait to see how it progresses!

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22 minutes ago, Xandaaa said:

It is beautiful my friend. I'll be damned if @LinusTech Himeslef doesn't shout this out. Good luck! and be patient with it.

Thanks a lot bud! I will :)

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26 minutes ago, 0ld_Chicken said:

These desk PC's!  you guys are killing me, I really need to get off my butt and get something built.  I've been spending way too much time in sketchup lately.

 

Can't wait to see how it progresses!

I'll be updating regularly! :) 

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All the components!

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So I am working on a build myself and am currently looking at some of the less common hardware AKA the screws that go into the wood and the motherboard standoffs mount on. Would you mind telling me what it is that you are using and if you like them or not?

Please "Quote" me if you want me to see your response.

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All the components!

20 minutes ago, Justin_ said:

So I am working on a build myself and am currently looking at some of the less common hardware AKA the screws that go into the wood and the motherboard standoffs mount on. Would you mind telling me what it is that you are using and if you like them or not?

Okey! So I used motherboard standoffs as you use in a standard case. Just drilled 3mm holes measuring from the motherboard screw holes. And gently screw them in. Here is a pic: 

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24 minutes ago, Justin_ said:

So I am working on a build myself and am currently looking at some of the less common hardware AKA the screws that go into the wood and the motherboard standoffs mount on. Would you mind telling me what it is that you are using and if you like them or not?

An alternative way is that you just use small wood blocks as standoffs and screw the MB in to those.

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Oh so you are not even using threaded inserts? Do they seem sturdy without them, I never really considered doing that.

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1 hour ago, Justin_ said:

Oh so you are not even using threaded inserts? Do they seem sturdy without them, I never really considered doing that.

Nope! I have test mounted the MB and it sits just fine :)

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Here's an update! 

Now I have put in corners to hold the glass in place, and I don't know what they are called in English but a thin wood piece to cover the LED strip. And all the holes for the tubes and mounting brackets..And many, MANY hours of sanding! Ready for paint tomorrow!

 

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Priming the desk! 

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Priming the desk! 

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Done priming! 

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17 minutes ago, Krille21 said:

Priming the desk! 

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(That old dude isn't me, it's my moms husband) :) 

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Fantastic! Excellent Joinery and attention to detail! Definitely something for @LinusTech himself to keep his eyes on! Looking forward to seeing the end result!

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3 minutes ago, Gadget Joe said:

Fantastic! Excellent Joinery and attention to detail! Definitely something for @LinusTech himself to keep his eyes on! Looking forward to seeing the end result!

Thanks alot! :) will upload some pics after I have painted it tomorrow :)

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On a scale of 1-10 how hard would you say building the desk was? I've been considering this for when i upgrade my rig.

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GPU: Asus GTX 1080 Strix

MOBO: Asus Maximus XI Apex

RAM: 16GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB 3200Mhz

PSU: Corsair AX1200i

HDD(S): 2tb Seagate Firecuda, 2TB WD Black

SSD(S): 480GB Corsair MP500, 960GB Corsair Force LE, 960GB Sandisk Ultra II

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv TG

COOLER: Corsair H150i Pro

MONITOR: Asus PG279Q

KEYBOARD: Kinesis Gaming Edge With MX Browns

MOUSE: Corsair Glaive RGB

HEADPHONES: Sennheiser HD650

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1 hour ago, hydrogalaxy said:

On a scale of 1-10 how hard would you say building the desk was? I've been considering this for when i upgrade my rig.

I would say like a 5.. Its not that complicated, I have some experience in wood work so it was pretty easy.. It is tuffest on the wallet :P And if you have the store you buy the wood from to pre-cut it, it should not be a problem for the average guy! Just don´t do it in a hurry, and take your time with it! Go for it! :)

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1 hour ago, Timon18 said:

Awesome!! Good luck ;)

thanks! :)

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Nice to see another time tested individual hard at play. BTW, nice craftsmanship.

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