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Hi, I've been thinking about a build such as this for a while...

So I wanted a new case but with a certain criteria and all are mandatory.

 

Nm.1  I wanted to hold 2 cd rom drives and a floppy disk but the first cd drive is a massive 7X NEC CD-ROM Changer and yes I said CD-ROM CHANGER that wasn't a typo so its fucking massive and it takes up 2 slots so technically I would need 4 slots

 

Nm.2 It has to be in a beige retro styled case.

( something like this... ) 11-156-011-09.jpg.9fba898d7e35d7edf4de6fa5c7b7a4aa.jpg

And thats it :) 

 

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  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

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  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
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1 minute ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

 

Probably going to have to search ebay for old cases, most modern cases aren't going to even have 5 1/2 slots

What budget?
 

 

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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oh cool someone did a video on it ( before I get distracted ) *Ahem*

I was checking ebay and I found like nothing that fitted my specific standards.

My current code projects

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  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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I found retro cases but nothing like that specfic one.

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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5.25" floppies or 3.5" floppies?

 

Some of the old Lian Li cases might fit your criteria:

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This is their PC-5 case.

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I found out the name of the case in the picture "RAIDMAX Elite ATX-208" 

And you can find it on newegg.com but its out of stock and I can't find any on ebay.

My current code projects

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  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

5.25" floppies or 3.5" floppies?

 

3.5"

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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3 minutes ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

I found retro cases but nothing like that specfic one.

Just search for Beige Case or Retro Case or 90s PC Case


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Beige-PC-Case-1990s/283051960420?hash=item41e7362864:g:R0EAAOSw9CVbRnSj

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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Just now, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

3.5"

If you can find a PC-5, it seems like it might be a half decent case.

 

Cooling is gonna suffer a bit.

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If you have access to a 3D printer could you not get a metal frame then print the case yourself? Sure it's more work but it will truly be your own

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I can't find an 

1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

f you can find a PC-5, it seems like it might be a half decent case.

 

Cooling is gonna suffer a bit.

Yeah, I immediately checked to see if there happened to be any on Ebay and I couldn't find it. I don't mind having fans all the way up since I wear headphones whenever I am on the computer regardless if I'm doing anything that requires sound or not.  

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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And I've delidded my i5 2400 and put some thermal grizzly and I also put some thermal paste on my gpu as well.

They weren't even hot lol.

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  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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Just now, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

I can't find an 

Yeah, I immediately checked to see if there happened to be any on Ebay and I couldn't find it. I don't mind having fans all the way up since I wear headphones whenever I am on the computer regardless if I'm doing anything that requires sound or not.  

Oh, I was referring to airflow in general.

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1 minute ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

And I've delidded my i5 2400 and put some thermal grizzly and I also put some thermal paste on my gpu as well.

They weren't even hot lol.

I sure hope this PC is just some kind of window xp/7 side project

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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7 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

if you can find a PC-5

I understand that you were referring to airflow. But I legit can not find one so airflow isn't even an issue yet. ( probably won't be ) but if it is I can't even troubleshoot it because I can't find one. 

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:
3 minutes ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

 

I sure hope this PC is just some kind of window xp/7 side project

nope its my main pc 

lol I don't have a pc running win 7 or higher.

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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4 minutes ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

nope its my main pc 

lol I don't have a pc running win 7 or higher.

Should really get yourself a Ryzen APU system sometime on the relative cheap...

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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3 minutes ago, Streetguru said:
8 minutes ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

nope its my main pc 

lol I don't have a pc running win 7 or higher.

Should really get yourself a Ryzen APU system sometime on the relative cheap...

I purposely have a system like that...

 

 

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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Amazon has a number of listings. Not inexpensive.

 

Ooops, not ATX. 

 

 

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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20 minutes ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

I purposely have a system like that...

 

 

Why do that to yourself?

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:
23 minutes ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

I purposely have a system like that...

 

 

Why do that to yourself?

Lol, I just love old retro shit. I only use it ( main pc ) for professional usage and maybe some games but basically never on it unless its a game that requires beasty hardware ( i5 2400, gtx 560, 2 gigs of ram ) otherwise if i'm playing a game its normally a ms-dos game or its something on my win 98 computer like the orginal doom, wolfenstien 3d, age of empires 2, duke nukem 3d for an example.

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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11 minutes ago, brob said:

Ooops, not ATX. 

I saw the url its alright. If you find anything that would be wonderful.

My current code projects

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  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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14 minutes ago, InMiseryWeSeekPancakes said:

Lol, I just love old retro shit. I only use it ( main pc ) for professional usage and maybe some games but basically never on it unless its a game that requires beasty hardware ( i5 2400, gtx 560, 2 gigs of ram ) otherwise if i'm playing a game its normally a ms-dos game or its something on my win 98 computer like the orginal doom, wolfenstien 3d, age of empires 2, duke nukem 3d for an example.

So do you just do most of your gaming on a console? Or do you only play retro games?

You can still do retro things on a modern system, just daily QoL is going to be better...

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

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What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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Have you seen:

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-ATX-Computer-Case-Enclosure-Build-Vintage-386-486-Pentium-NEW-VINTAGE-UNIQUE/183391774597?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3Dfa143cba0a924ab5b091b2f09de82055%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D142911494722%26itm%3D183391774597&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-ATX-Computer-Case-Enclosure-Build-Vintage-386-486-Pentium-UNIQUE-CASE-702/173476296887?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3Dfa143cba0a924ab5b091b2f09de82055%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D142911494722%26itm%3D173476296887&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

 

I know it's white, but it is retro.

 

https://www.ebay.com/p/Chenbro-SR20503-server-workstation-Extended-ATX-Tower-Chassis/1840893766?iid=222753579956&_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131227121020%26meid%3Dfa143cba0a924ab5b091b2f09de82055%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D142911494722%26itm%3D222753579956&_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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5 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

So do you just do most of your gaming on a console? Or do you only play retro games?

You can still do retro things on a modern system, just daily QoL is going to be better...

no mate...

I do my gaming on an IBM Model 25 or a Compaq Armada or a Win 98 system I built 

I use my main system for professional use such as video editing, photoshop, 3d modeling.

My second system is for nothing but programming ( linux ).

My current code projects

--------------------------------

  • C#/OpenGL ( using OpenTK graphics library API ) KnightsRealm ( unfinished, WIP plan on releasing on steam maybe a mobile port idk ) 2d topdown pixel art based game with medieval themes, sorcery, dragons, open world
  • C++ crypter ( if your into cryptography, I plan on releasing this on my website later :P ) 
  • C#/OpenGL ( OpenGL for UI ) fan/light controller for my room w/ raspberry pi and some mechanical motors and stuff :D


Current repair projects

------------------------------

  • My dreadful receiver ( a capacitor blew ) 
  • working on a PC from a client, CPU died within the system, seems like a short, replaced CPU and awaiting payment before I ship it back 
  • my old 1tb sas drive for my NAS, some blemishes or something on the PCB need to clear that back out, if it doesn't work i'll need to scrap it ( already backed up all my stuff thankfully )

    If you want any software made, or stuff to be repaired give me an email! 
    mike.fernandez5138699@gmail.com
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