Briefcase Computer!

[xaviersykora]

Hello! I have decided I am going to go all out and build a Suitcase Computer! I went to GoodWill today(A thrift shop) and got an old briefcase that looked good.

Here are the parts that I am going to put into the build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/23B0e

Intel Core i5-4430 3GHz Quad Core

ASRock H81M-ITX

Crucial Ballistix 8GB

ASUS GeForce GTX 670 2GB

Corsair Builder Series CX430

 

So here is the suitcase when I first bought it.

 

Then I took out all of the fabric on the inside.

After that, I did some finishing touches to the case itself.

Then I made some to scale 'models' and put them in a config that I was comfortable with.

KEY

Kosher Salt=PSU

White Paper=MOBO

Cereal=GPU

HDD/Brown paper=2x 3.5" HDDs

I was thinking I would mount the GPU above the MOBO using a PCIe Extension cable.

Then I went into paint and made some horrible labels.

One thing I am worried about, is if the GPU and the CPU cooler wouldn't have enough space for each other, My briefcase has a 4" of clearance when closed.

Also I wont be putting any parts in this case until January, but I will be posting updates about the case itself.

Hope you are as excited as I am!

[Hans Christian | Teri]

Haha, yet another early 2000's style mod, lovely!

[Kilerbomb]

Can't wait to see how this turns out! 

[Excon]

This instantly came to mind

[xaviersykora]

Can't wait to see how this turns out! 

Me too!

[xaviersykora]

This instantly came to mind

hah! Raped a laptop I see?

[xaviersykora]

Haha, yet another early 2000's style mod, lovely!

Yeah, I need the portability and the power!

[xaviersykora]

And do you think I could fit the GPU and the heatsink?

[xaviersykora]

Ill be using the stock one.

[AlwaysFSX]

This should be a fun build

[JAKEBAB]

 

Intel Core i4-4430 3GHz Quad Core

core i4? wasnt aware of that cpu

[jclappers]

i had a similar idea, where are you going to put the keyboard and mouse

[ericlee30]

This instantly came to mind

Thats the best pizza i have ever seen

[Nicktrance]

core i4? wasnt aware of that cpu

 

I think he mean core i3.

 

From the title I expected a Lian Li TU-100 case, but this is even better , can't wait to see the finished product .

[JAKEBAB]

I think he mean core i3.

 

From the title I expected a Lian Li TU-100 case, but this is even better , can't wait to see the finished product .

yea i know lol and its an i5

[Nicktrance]

yea i know lol and its an i5

Yeah sry, that's actually a great CPU since you don't plan on overclocking.

[xaviersykora]

i had a similar idea, where are you going to put the keyboard and mouse

This is just going to be a chassy, I won't be putting them on the inside as I wouldn't have any space

[Socky]

I've been planning on doing a build like this, but in this briefcase. Can't wait to see the final product though, +1 Sub.

[xaviersykora]

I've been planning on doing a build like this, but in this briefcase. Can't wait to see the final product though, +1 Sub.

Looks nice! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[xaviersykora]

I have made a V2 in sketchup

I changed where the HDDs are and where the GPU is.

If you want to explore this for yourself here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m13r1rhbkke2x3m/Untitled.skp

[nickpc]

I have made a V2 in sketchup

I changed where the HDDs are and where the GPU is.

If you want to explore this for yourself here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m13r1rhbkke2x3m/Untitled.skp

Looks like a good set up

[Socky]

I have made a V2 in sketchup

I changed where the HDDs are and where the GPU is.

If you want to explore this for yourself here is the link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m13r1rhbkke2x3m/Untitled.skp

good setup but may i suggest switching the Motherboard and GPU since the pci-e riser may reduce airflow to to the cpu cooler. Just a suggestion

[LogicDeifying]

This instantly came to mind

I ate little caesars pizza today! 

[xaviersykora]

good setup but may i suggest switching the Motherboard and GPU since the pci-e riser may reduce airflow to to the cpu cooler. Just a suggestion

I agree, I'll start working on a V3

[xaviersykora]

V3 of the plans is here!

Here is the DL link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/supn1jfy9kx32m7/v3.skp