PC holding gaming table mod WIP

ixi_your_face · March 23, 2013

Okay, so recently i saw the idea of turning your desk into a PC case, and i thought to myself. "hmm, i'm making myself a desk anyway, i could try that." So, i've mocked up a few rough sketches of the frame. I'd add a motherboard tray and 5.25" drive bay cage once it's built.

Here's the PC case mockup itself:

And here's the mockup with the rest of the desk shelf re added:

I'd like to know what you guys think and get possible suggestions as to what i could possibly add/take out to make it better.

Additional info:

The frame will be made of wood.
The circular support might be made of wood, or PVC pipe.
The case will support everything from E-ATX.
It will have a glass viewing window at the top.the back is deliberately not cut yet, as i want to get the mobo tray first before i decide to take measurements.
I will probably end up blacking the interior as well as getting a black mobo tray.
I plan on somehow making the PC case part removable from the overall desk, in case i move, ect.
The table surface will be covered in a black fabric to cover any mistakes/joins i'd have to do, it would also hang down to hide any loose wiring

Relighten · March 25, 2013

Im going to keep my eye on this, its an awesome idea! :D

AP01ARB3AR · March 26, 2013

I like the idea!!

Have you thought about where you will put your IO? Would you put the screen inside the desk or is that just a window for the rig?

Also, what kind of cooling solution will this use? Just my .02, but I wouldn't want a loud desk/case.

ixi_your_face · March 28, 2013

I like the idea!!
Have you thought about where you will put your IO? Would you put the screen inside the desk or is that just a window for the rig?

Also, what kind of cooling solution will this use? Just my .02, but I wouldn't want a loud desk/case.

The I/O would be behind the case area. And it's glass there, there's more than enough space to the left for monitors and whatnot. And it'll prolly be air at first. But i'd undervolt them all. Current idea will hold 5 x 120 mm and 6 x 80 mm fans. Wich gives me a lot of leeway should i decide to build myself a watercooled system down the line