Creating a case

raptorkid · 11-04-2008, 11:49 AM

As a Summer project (or D+T one, if I can - Yes, im still in school), I want to make my own case.

The main material will be acrylic, so i was wondering if anyone knew what kind of temperatures it could take? I will have a motherboard tray, and drive enclosures from an old case. so thats a bit less work to do...

Also, how effective are air intakes on the sides, just back from the fascia? My plan is to have a solid face, with a lit symbol (no idea what) on it.

A is where i plan to locate the power, reset and (if i can find a way to wire it) disc eject buttons. On the opposite side i plan to put Audio and usb.

B is where the holes would be (meshed over, possibly a filter if i can find a way to allow easy access).

Blue is the intake fans

Red is the exhaust fans (with another on the PSU)

I think thats the main questions covered - any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Raptorkid

**magnethead** · 11-04-2008, 05:44 PM

I've got one i made from plywood, and forcifer has made several.

Project Log: Hybrid Twist

[Project] insan1ty

Project: Fiery PC

[Project] SilverStoned

raptorkid · 11-05-2008, 09:20 AM

Thanks, ill take a look at those...

TechSOS · 11-15-2008, 07:47 PM

Air-flow is extremely important regarding custom-built computers, or any for that matter. Here is a good diagram showing how air-flow should be regulated.

Also, here's a good example of a case sporting a 120mm side fan. It's never a bad idea to blow directly on a video card, and the TOP 200mm fan will blow all other warm air out of the system.

raptorkid · 11-16-2008, 05:49 AM

Thanks for the diagram - I've decided to change the design to one like the 900, but from aluminum. Haven't quite figured out how I'm going to attach the sides, though...

**wrench97** · 11-16-2008, 06:02 AM

Pop rivets?

raptorkid · 11-16-2008, 09:22 AM

ooh, good idea. Thanks!

I'll post the redisgn when i get my main rig up and running again...

**magnethead** · 11-17-2008, 12:16 PM

or dzeus fasteners.

That's be my choice.

raptorkid · 11-18-2008, 02:38 PM

*googles dzeus fasteners*

oh, those. Even better idea!

Thanks Magnethead!

**magnethead** · 11-18-2008, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raptorkid

*googles dzeus fasteners*

oh, those. Even better idea!

Thanks Magnethead!

they make working on racecars a whole lot easier ;)

11-04-2008, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
raptorkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Biddulph, UK Posts: 91 OS: xp sp2 My System	Creating a case As a Summer project (or D+T one, if I can - Yes, im still in school), I want to make my own case. The main material will be acrylic, so i was wondering if anyone knew what kind of temperatures it could take? I will have a motherboard tray, and drive enclosures from an old case. so thats a bit less work to do... Also, how effective are air intakes on the sides, just back from the fascia? My plan is to have a solid face, with a lit symbol (no idea what) on it. A is where i plan to locate the power, reset and (if i can find a way to wire it) disc eject buttons. On the opposite side i plan to put Audio and usb. B is where the holes would be (meshed over, possibly a filter if i can find a way to allow easy access). Blue is the intake fans Red is the exhaust fans (with another on the PSU) I think thats the main questions covered - any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Raptorkid

11-04-2008, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Creating a case I've got one i made from plywood, and forcifer has made several. Project Log: Hybrid Twist [Project] insan1ty Project: Fiery PC [Project] SilverStoned __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

11-05-2008, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
raptorkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Biddulph, UK Posts: 91 OS: xp sp2 My System	Re: Creating a case Thanks, ill take a look at those...

11-15-2008, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
TechSOS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 36 OS: XP service pack 3	Re: Creating a case Air-flow is extremely important regarding custom-built computers, or any for that matter. Here is a good diagram showing how air-flow should be regulated. Also, here's a good example of a case sporting a 120mm side fan. It's never a bad idea to blow directly on a video card, and the TOP 200mm fan will blow all other warm air out of the system. __________________ "If brute force doesn't solve your problems, then you aren't using enough." -Anonymous

11-16-2008, 05:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
raptorkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Biddulph, UK Posts: 91 OS: xp sp2 My System	Re: Creating a case Thanks for the diagram - I've decided to change the design to one like the 900, but from aluminum. Haven't quite figured out how I'm going to attach the sides, though...

11-16-2008, 06:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,597 OS: Win7	Re: Creating a case Pop rivets? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

11-16-2008, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
raptorkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Biddulph, UK Posts: 91 OS: xp sp2 My System	Re: Creating a case ooh, good idea. Thanks! I'll post the redisgn when i get my main rig up and running again...

11-17-2008, 12:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Creating a case or dzeus fasteners. That's be my choice. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

11-18-2008, 02:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
raptorkid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Biddulph, UK Posts: 91 OS: xp sp2 My System	Re: Creating a case googles dzeus fasteners oh, those. Even better idea! Thanks Magnethead!