MoonPig's Desk Mod

[MoonPig]

Hello,

Well, ive been working on a desk mod and im finally at the stage where my computer is actually in my desk and working. I don't have any pictures from the first start, but i have some of its 'beta' stage.

Basically, i have the motherboard in the top and the HDD, CD and PSU in the bottom on a shelf. The window is made of Glass i had it custom made for £8. Here are afew pictures:

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/3040/p1010051nx6.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9793/p1010050fd8.jpg

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7964/p1010052iv9.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1405/p1010053rc8.jpg

I still have alot of work to do. Things like:

Sand then stain/wax front door (Dark brown bits are wood filler)
Make proper motherboard tray
Major cable management
Make some sort of stability post for Graphics and Sound Cards.
Make HDD and CD rack (Gunna be the hardest :/ )

and then buying things like:

Front Hex mesh to prevent dust
On/Off button
Clip to hold front door shut (airflow opens it, lol)

Fans are set so that the front two are intakes and the back two are outtakes.

Im pretty happy with the result, and to my amazement, nothing went wrong.

If anyone knows where, in England i can get hold of the mesh and buttons, please say.

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

silicone it in case of water spillage

[Eternal]

Awesome idea. Looks great aswelln you definitely earned yourself some bragging rights there. :toast:

[MoonPig]

haha, thanks. I don't really want to secure the window down as im using it alot to move stuff around. But when it's fully finished, i might.

[Chryonn]

a class act! or should that be GLASS act?! very well done mate

[puma99dk|]

it's looks wonderfull even with pixelglass/glass on the table so u can see the system :D

[BrooksyX]

Wow, now thats a sweet mod! I want to do it now.

[EiSFX]

Thats a pretty sweet mod and hey talk about clearing up some desktop space good work man one question is the regular glass or tempered if not tempered make sure you don't put anything to heavy on top of that

[MoonPig]

i had it custom made and the details were:

4.6mm
Laminated
Curved Edges

Thanks for all the replies people. And trust me, it's not that difficult if you just set aside some time.

[kyle2020]

Wow, im loving this concept haha! Great space saver and it looks awesome too!

Best place for modding materials is chilled pc, have a look and see what you can find.

[HTC]

How do you access the board? Do you remove the top or open the drawer?

You should consider some sort or roll device, as in the keyboard roll device: obviously, it should come equipped with some sort of retention mechanism to avoid both opening and shutting on it's own or something, for easier access. The wires could be a problem, though: both this approach and the opening drawer approach have this problem.

Still, the concept is quite good and original: congratz, dude!

[MoonPig]

The motherboard is on a custom tray, it simply slides out, and i cut the holes for SATA etc. quite big so i can just slip em through.

Ill look now Kyle.

[Black Panther]

What a beautiful idea!

Very original and it looks great! :rockout:

[Exavier]

nice idea, I like :)
I wouldn't like having to keep opening the case to get to the USBs though, just my opinion
also, a good switch you can make a hole for on the exterior would be a Bulgin or 'Vandal' switch, available here at ChilledPC (http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPath=60_103&osCsid=718135c24cd203af3c0b3e090826eb3c)
and a guide on how to wire it up is available here: linky (http://www.frozencpu.com/resource/r10/Computer_Basics_-_Fundamentals_of_Electronic_Switches.html)

hope this helped, they're great buttons and look great too.

[rampage]

as you know nice buttons would be a good way of turning tehe thing on and off, i think a on/off and reset button added into the top of the desk would be great (alone the back of the desk near the speaker)

alos a thought on the usb issue get some short usb extention cabels and have them come out near the on/off button, either so you can pull the extention usb cable out to where you need it our have them mounted flush into the desk

when you tackle the cable managment have you thought of adding in a faulse floor or somthing of that nature as i think that would help cover up alot of the cables, also so sort of raised floor arround the mobo (so it looks like the mobo is sunk into it) would cover up all the usb ports and even cover the inside walls and floor with some sort of black felt (or somthing that isnt dusty) would look very sexy

i just have this grand picture of looking through the glass top and seeing this almost naked mobo (minimal wires visable) just looking like its floating there surrounded by some sort of black velvet on the walls and base...

god dam thast almsot pc pron to me..lol, if only i had a good desk to do this too

[MoonPig]

Well, in the end im wanting to get some acoustic mat for the mobo bit so its all black, and the mobo tray im making is going to be black. This is just the 'beta' if you like, it's gunna be kinda different in the end, i just need to get the supplies.

About the cables, im going to have holes more-or-less under the mobo so they can just slip straight down. And the on/off button, im still thinking.

For USBs, i have a 4-in-1 next to my HDD on the bottom shelf.

Oh, and just my luck. ChilledPC are out of stock on all their ACRyan Meshes.

[red268]

Awesome!! I saw a desk mod before and have been itching to see someone else do it too!! Great job so far, keep up the good work :D

[kyle2020]

Having the power button mounted flush with the desk would be awesome, either that or a big red button you can smack to turn your rig on :D

[SkyKast]

Looks amazing, I'm inspired i have the perfect desk for it too, just need the money for the actual system parts :ohwell:

nice idea, I like :)
I wouldn't like having to keep opening the case to get to the USB's though

just get a USB hub like a 4-in-1 or something and run it to the top of your desk, i believe they even have 12-in-ones lol that's a bit overboard though

either that or a big red button you can smack to turn your rig on :D

wow, i really love the big red button idea, I'm all for that one that would be awesome

[kyle2020]

Looks amazing, I'm inspired i have the perfect desk for it too, just need the money for the actual system parts :ohwell:



just get a USB hub like a 4-in-1 or something and run it to the top of your desk, i believe they even have 12-in-ones lol that's a bit overboard though



wow, i really love the big red button idea, I'm all for that one that would be awesome

yeah, either that or a beasty plunger like off roadrunner cartoons haha.

[MoonPig]

lol, too late :( Ive ordered the blue ring one. Mesh was out of stock so ill be getting that later on. Im getting some more wood tomorrow.

[Exavier]

keep us updated and don't forget that thanks button ;) j/k
but yeah, keep us happy, post plenty of pics :D

[MoonPig]

will do, i cant do anything till tonight when more wood arrives. Ive ordered the button, that should be coming soon. But Mesh was out of stock. Oh, and my neons broke randomly... lol.

[SkyKast]

Oh, and my neons broke randomly... lol.

NOOOOO lol.

Oh by the way, do neons ever burn out? I have them in my system. Im just curous.

[Evo85]

A big thumbs up on this one.

A very original and cool concept! :toast:

[MoonPig]

NOOOOO lol.

Oh by the way, do neons ever burn out? I have them in my system. Im just curous.

I don't know, i bought AC Ryan ones and havn't use them much. Might just be a electrical / cable issue tho.

[SkyKast]

I don't know, i bought AC Ryan ones and havn't use them much. Might just be a electrical / cable issue tho.

well i looked it up and over lime the gas dissapates (A LONG TIME) but shorter term malfunctions could be caused by a small crack causing the gas to escape faster, also the electrodes wear out but again that takes a very long time.

[MoonPig]

hmmm ok. Well, they did flash on and then off last time they actually so maybe it's time for a new pair.

[SkyKast]

yah dont sweat it you can get them for like $5

http://www.coolerguys.com/cathodes.html

[MKmods]

well done!

[SkyKast]

yah, its really great you have done an amazing job with this

[MoonPig]

ok, ive got the mobo tray and two sides fitted with black spray paint. The switch has just arrived so ill find and place for that an fit it. Im not gunna take any pictures until i have all the sides 'blackened'.

Thanks for the replies people :-)

[kyle2020]

Looking forward to it mate! :toast:

[SkyKast]

wow i want to see this switch, since you aren't taking pictures, you think you could post a link of where you got it?

sounds greet keep us posted

[MoonPig]

hmm, the switch is abit more complex that i assumed. That Link (http://www.frozencpu.com/resource/r10/Computer_Basics_-_Fundamentals_of_Electronic_Switches.html) that you provided didn't really help as my switch has 6 plugs and the link one has 4. So, does anyone know how to work my switch?

Switch (http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60_103&products_id=315&osCsid=718135c24cd203af3c0b3e090826eb3c)

[SkyKast]

huh no idea mate, sorry

I'll look around for ya

[kyle2020]

Your best bet would be to send a PM with pictures and a detailed question to MK, or post that on here and hope he and / or someone with modding experience of his calibre takes a look! Id help but my modding experience goes as far as cutting and spraying haha.

[spearman914]

Holy shit nice! Teach me how to do it!

[SkyKast]

Your best bet would be to send a PM with pictures and a detailed question to MK, or post that on here and hope he and / or someone with modding experience of his calibre takes a look! Id help but my modding experience goes as far as cutting and spraying haha.

yup thats what i would do

[kyle2020]

yup thats what i would do

Sky your posting so much on this forum its unreal :laugh:

Slow down man! take it slooowwwww!

[mrw1986]

I would have to say this is the COOLEST thing I have ever soon.

[SkyKast]

Sky your posting so much on this forum its unreal :laugh:

Slow down man! take it slooowwwww!

no, i've had toooooo many cokes lol

Edit: whats wrong with posting a lot?

[kyle2020]

no, i've had toooooo many cokes lol

Edit: whats wrong with posting a lot?

haha :laugh:

Nothing mate, just dont go spamming threads, quickest way to land an infraction!

[SkyKast]

wait am i spamming? i didnt know, what am i not soposed to be doing?...:eek:

[spearman914]

1 question: Where'd you put the power suppply?

[pbmaster]

He says he put it in the bottom shelf..so I'd assume it's sitting right under all of it in the cabinet.

[MoonPig]

yea, its right below the mobo on a shelf with HDD, CD and a Fan controller.

This is the Switch (http://www.chilledpc.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=60_103&products_id=315&osCsid=718135c24cd203af3c0b3e090826eb3c)

Its got 6 pins on the back. I got the LED working from the mobo, but the power is confusing.

[SkyKast]

what do you have for cooling in the drawer w/ the PSU? its an enclosed space right?

[MoonPig]

the PSU is out of the back like it would be on a case, other than that theres one Arctic Fan blowing air in.

Oh, just ordered my Meshx :D

[SkyKast]

the PSU is out of the back like it would be on a case, other than that theres one Arctic Fan blowing air in.

Oh, just ordered my Meshx :D

sounds good

whats a meshx?

[MoonPig]

like the HexMesh you get on fans sometimes. It's to go on the front, where the blue fans are to help with dust, also to improve looks.

Im going to cut and spray some wood for front and back of desk (inside) so that is completely black. Then when i fix my neons... well... Wait and see.

[SkyKast]

like the HexMesh you get on fans sometimes. It's to go on the front, where the blue fans are to help with dust, also to improve looks.

ohhhh right i knew that

I'm going to cut and spray some wood for front and back of desk (inside) so that is completely black.

that will be preety sweet

Then when i fix my neons... well... Wait and see.

cant wait

[farlex85]

That's awesome. Great idea, I too now have an overwhelming urge to delve into carpentry temporarily. :laugh: Love the desktop on the screen too, lest we ever forget the cake was a lie.......

[MoonPig]

**Update**

Woohoo, next step done. Pictures:

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/7628/p1010056il0.jpg (http://img399.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010056il0.jpg)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/901/p1010057iv5.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010057iv5.jpg)

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/682/p1010050lz2.jpg (http://img399.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010050lz2.jpg)

http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/6295/p1010054ui9.jpg (http://img399.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010054ui9.jpg)

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/4720/p1010052ok1.jpg (http://img381.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010052ok1.jpg)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/9085/p1010053xx9.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010053xx9.jpg)

I havn't made the back and front black yet, it's really cold where iam and the paints taking it's time. Updates are Black sides and tray, fixed neons and cable management. Still to do:

Front and Back Panels (Black wise)
Sanding and Staining of window ledge
Add meshx and button

Thanks again for the posts guys :D


Oh yea, the screws at the side are temp, the old ones broke. Need to find correct size.

[kyle2020]

^ too right about the paint. 7 hours after spraying my Jr yesterday, some bits were still wet :shadedshu

Damn english weather! haha.

[SkyKast]

wow that is sweet!!! i've been waiting for that pic update, its coming great, the neons really add to it!!!

[MoonPig]

wow, temps are awesome! This is with playing COH:OF on max Graphics for 1:30hours:

CPU Min: 28 / 32
CPU Max: 43 / 40
GPU Min: 20
GPU Max: 25

25c max! Oh lord!

[SkyKast]

lol thats unthinkable really in a regular case, so its performance skyrockets as well as the looks!

[MoonPig]

Slam! i got the power button working, with big thanks to MK Mods!. It looks great, highly recommended. Ill be mounting it on the inside of the leg area. When ive mounted it, ill get pictures.

[mc-dexter]

looks great, now i wana swop my crappy glass pc desk :( lol

[spearman914]

wow, temps are awesome! This is with playing COH:OF on max Graphics for 1:30hours:

CPU Min: 28 / 32
CPU Max: 43 / 40
GPU Min: 20
GPU Max: 25

25c max! Oh lord!

What the sh*t!! Ur damn lucky to get those temps. Get some water and get it to negative. :D

[MoonPig]

haha, im not sure. Maybe after xmas. Want to see how this goes first.

[spearman914]

haha, im not sure. Maybe after xmas. Want to see how this goes first.

i was just joking. Don't waste ur money, you already got very good temps.

[SkyKast]

lol i wonder if having the chip/card too cold hurts performance?

[mc-dexter]

yep, every peice of hardware has a stable running temperature.

[MoonPig]

mesh arrived just now, so im going to get that cut and spray some more panels. Pictures later on.

[theJesus]

This is looking very nice so far, I really like it. I was going to suggest rotating the motherboard 90 degrees so that it's more in line with the airflow, but with the temps you're already getting I don't it matters :laugh:

[SkyKast]

lookig forward to a pic update!

[Exavier]

this is coming together reaal nice :) good work moonpig

[MKmods]

Slam! i got the power button working, with big thanks to MK Mods!. It looks great, highly recommended. Ill be mounting it on the inside of the leg area. When ive mounted it, ill get pictures.
You are very welcome, those switches can be a bit of a pain but once wired add a very nice touch in any comp.

[MoonPig]

**Update**

I have the mesh! Picture:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/2396/p1010061rd1.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010061rd1.jpg)

Only afew things left now. Once again, thanks for the replies and ideas people!

The power button is going on the dark bit at the bottom right, so next to me left knee. I thought it would be different. Also, i cant really mount it onto as the wood is like 1 1/2 inch think.


And yes, that is innocent in the background. Damn nice!

[Guru Janitor]

This is such an amazing mod! I would love to have a desk like this

Great work man!

[MoonPig]

haha, thanks. It's surprisingly easy (not that easy). Im not exactly talented at carpentry, but i managed this.

[SkyKast]

wow that looks sweet, nice mod

[sneekypeet]

Sorry to bring this up so late in the game, but wouldnt the compnents stay cooler if the mobo tray was turned 90* to the right, or clockwise a quarter turn?

Just a few pennies of thought to ponder on.

Great job on the mod tho all around, looks like a great way to save a ton of room. Plus my top drawer ends up as a catch-all anyways. I'd rather have it used like this!

[MoonPig]

Sorry to bring this up so late in the game, but wouldnt the compnents stay cooler if the mobo tray was turned 90* to the right, or clockwise a quarter turn?


When i was planning it i thought about this, and basically it looks weird 90* as its longer than the window and only mm's off the edge. My temps are fine atm though.

[sneekypeet]

I sort of figured it was thought of at least once...still, great job !

[CyberDruid]

That looks stunning. A great combo of form and function with a bit of eye candy thrown in for good measure. Glad you worked it all out. You moved pretty fast.

The one thing that sticks out to me is the mesh...it's just sort of tacked on. You need to edge it in C channel or trap it between the fans and the opening rather than laying it across...just my opinion. Those edge are going to bite you.

Good work!

[SkyKast]

That looks stunning. A great combo of form and function with a bit of eye candy thrown in for good measure. Glad you worked it all out. You moved pretty fast.

The one thing that sticks out to me is the mesh...it's just sort of tacked on. You need to edge it in C channel or trap it between the fans and the opening rather than laying it across...just my opinion. Those edge are going to bite you.

Good work!

i agree, i'd say just work on the edges a bit and it would look a lot better

[mc-dexter]

my guess is it if you turned it a quarter turn it would cool the cpu and other components more, and maybe somewhat less on the gpu card.

[MoonPig]

the mesh was my first go, i have some left for attempt number 2. To be honest, i really can't be bothered to re-do the motherboard. It took long enough first time round.

[SkyKast]

the mesh was my first go, i have some left for attempt number 2. To be honest, i really can't be bothered to re-do the motherboard. It took long enough first time round.

don't redo it! i don't know why they think you need better cooling...

[mc-dexter]

he don't need better cooling, evidentley lol, but it was just a suggestion.

[MoonPig]

i want to get other things finished before i redo meshes etc.

[SkyKast]

i think its much better this way (visual wise)

[mc-dexter]

personally at it is, it looks more than fine.

[Exavier]

innocent is nice but you sure get sick of it stacking it for a living :laugh: show us pics of the draws underneath too, the bits you're not showing off ;)

[MoonPig]

well, it's nothing special. I didn't put any effort into looks for that bit. It's simply 'doing the job'.

[CyberDruid]

And doing it well. that's a great desk mod for sure. Very clean.

[theJesus]

I think it probably does look better having the board like it is than it would rotated, so it's like "wide-screen" (and our field of vision is wider than it is tall). But I just kinda thought of rotating it as a knee-jerk reaction like "omg the air-flow isn't going the right way!", but it doesn't matter since you're getting nice temps anyways.

As for the mesh, I agree that something needs done about the edges. Personally, I would have cut circular holes instead of squares, and try to get the edges of the mesh to go inside the edges of the cut. Basically, on the inside of the desk, groove around the edge of the cut just enough to have the mesh fit into the grooves and be close to the outside of the desk. Then round the "lip" that the mesh will be pressed against towards the inside so that it will appear more flush with the mesh.

This way, it would look much cleaner and allow plenty of space for filters between the fan and mesh. You don't want something as nice-looking as that getting all dusty now do you? Plus the filters should help dim/diffuse the light and make it softer.

I realize that you can't really make the holes circular now and the fans will look odd if they're not almost flush with the outside, but you can still try what I suggested with making the groove for the mesh to fit into.

Sorry if any of that is difficult to understand, I'm having trouble thinking how to explain my ideas :ohwell: Good work nonetheless, it's very nice-looking :toast:

[SpookyWillow]

i think theJesus means use a router on the edges like you have done with the glass top so the mesh mounts flush with the wood, thats what i would do as like others have said, that mesh will bite and take a nice chunk too lol.

nice mod,i did something similar a few years back but it never looked as neat and tidy as that. probably the best thing about it though is that if you get burgled you know your pc aint going nowhere lmao!!

[MoonPig]

nice mod,i did something similar a few years back but it never looked as neat and tidy as that. probably the best thing about it though is that if you get burgled you know your pc aint going nowhere lmao!!

haha, my room is near a door in my house... so...


Sorry if any of that is difficult to understand, I'm having trouble thinking how to explain my ideas :ohwell: Good work nonetheless, it's very nice-looking :toast:

Nar, i understand. Iam going to do the mesh idea, by following the lines of the panel then folding about 1cm around the back and tacking it on there. This is the first time ive ever used mesh, so in a way im experimenting.

Sorry about a lack of updates, but ive had abit of college work to do.

Thanks for replies.

[SkyKast]

nice idea for the mesh that shall solve it :D

[theJesus]

Yeah, that idea will work just fine. I've actually never used mesh before except some that came pre-cut and shaped for my 25cm fans, I was just rambling about some ideas in my head. I don't even remember exactly what I was trying to say, I was so tired :laugh:

edit: btw, my gf and I both think it kinda looks like a face from the front :p Although, for my part, that could be cuz I've become accustomed to seeing faces in everything from sites like 4chan

[SkyKast]

Yeah, that idea will work just fine. I've actually never used mesh before except some that came pre-cut and shaped for my 25cm fans, I was just rambling about some ideas in my head. I don't even remember exactly what I was trying to say, I was so tired :laugh:

edit: btw, my gf and I both think it kinda looks like a face from the front :p Although, for my part, that could be cuz I've become accustomed to seeing faces in everything from sites like 4chan

HAH! yah it does!! lol I knew that, I love that you realized it! My dad actually takes pictures of things with faces in it!

[MoonPig]

hmmm... I suppose, lol.

[Chryonn]

it does! it does!

[SkyKast]

Sorry to bring this up so late in the game, but wouldnt the compnents stay cooler if the mobo tray was turned 90* to the right, or clockwise a quarter turn?

Just a few pennies of thought to ponder on.

Great job on the mod tho all around, looks like a great way to save a ton of room. Plus my top drawer ends up as a catch-all anyways. I'd rather have it used like this!

lol..............................

[iStink]

really great idea and it looks awesome.

[r9]

Is this a thread for lanparty box mods :D
just put wheels on that thing. I just gave you a idea :D
Reading this thread I would not be too surprised even if you put engine on that thing :D

[MoonPig]

100th post!

Well, i don't have any pictures. Thats because nothing has changed. But this is whats currently been worked on:

Cutting and spraying wood for back fans.
Cutting metal for Graphics and Sound Card support.
Ordering new mesh for final idea.

After that, it should be pretty much done for now. Thanks again for support people.

[theJesus]

Looks like 99 posts to me :confused:

Congrats anyways since you're close enough :toast: What's your final idea for the mesh?

[SkyKast]

jesus you are post 102

[theJesus]

:o oops, I thought he meant 100 posts for him, not the thread :laugh:

[SkyKast]

:o oops, I thought he meant 100 posts for him, not the thread :laugh:

oh good point because it wasnt either lol he was post 101 on this thread and it was his 99th post so idk...

[theJesus]

Well, the average of those two numbers is still 100, so I think that makes it 100% win :toast:

[MoonPig]

ok, well. 100th Post for me, 107th post for thread.

[CyberDruid]

Need More Pics
:D

[MoonPig]

Need More Pics
:D

Nothings really happened. Ive been too lazy to do owt. Maybe soon though.

[MKmods]

ok, well. 100th Post for me, 107th post for thread.

congrats, ur well on ur way to becoming a spammer like the rest of us:toast:

[mc-dexter]

wow... i wana be like the rest of you, haha.............................................. ...................

ok being serious(ish) now you've inspired me, if i spelt that right i can't be arsed to check, anyways i'm now thinking of ways i can mod my water dragons viv :P

[MoonPig]

good man, it's fun and the end product is worth it. I say, plan then go for it.

[mc-dexter]

i'd like some sort of techy look about it, not got any idea's yet but im sure i'll think of something or someone come up with some idea's lol.

[SkyKast]

always good to have a new modder!

[mc-dexter]

speaking of modding, ... sorry moonpig i know this is your thread!

tomorrow im taking my gigabyte 3D cooler to get altered so it should be cooling my 6400BE by tomorrow night... if things go to plan :D

[SkyKast]

speaking of it being his thread we need to stop talking about our own stuff

[mc-dexter]

well, we have got a little side tracked since the last pic update lol. but hey, we're keeping the thread alive :D

[MoonPig]

haha, it's alright. I don't mind.

[SkyKast]

alright good ta know :D

[MoonPig]

well, heres the long awaited update. Reason for the delay is ive had alot of college work and just waiting for stuff to come. F*cking global money issues didn't help. Everything cost more!

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/8697/p1010059wv5.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010059wv5.jpg)
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/p1010059wv5.jpg/1/w800.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img528/p1010059wv5.jpg/1/)

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/7088/p1010061ff1.jpg (http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010061ff1.jpg)

Just need to get the new meshx and cut the black panel for the back fans.

[CyberDruid]

Sure blame all the rich bastards...

:D

I know I do.

Love that mod:toast:

[MoonPig]

what do ya'll think to the button?

[SkyKast]

wow thats a sweet button!!! wohoo I'm so excited for you lol I want it...

nice placement on it too, well done

[MoonPig]

erm... sorry?

Edit: There was a guy trying to sell me UGGs :/

[steelkane]

Nice mod,, looks very well done.

[ste2425]

hey that button ideas is quite kwl man, i first thought it was some sort of key to lock the door shut:P haha ave u fixed that or does it still blow open :D

[Wozzer]

I LOVE that. Best case going ! :)

[Cptnyr]

That is an awesome idea and it looks great. the neon is awesome

[MoonPig]

well boys, I think my desk is finally finished. I received my Monitor and Graphics Card today and i've got em fitted.

I'll be uploading pictures to the 'Case Mod' section for votes etc.

Thanks alot to all the people who helped me and stuck by this thread. Thanks folks.

[Chryonn]

damn, now all i can hear is that damn Moonpig advert jingle going through my head.....
congratulations on the finished mod. have a beer on me, you've earned it!

[MoonPig]

thanks matey.

Look out for my Mod on the Case Gallery tonight :D

[MoonPig]

It's up.

http://www.techpowerup.com/gallery/1917.html

[Binge]

Honestly I love this mod. It's perfect. Every computer should fit into a sweet desk.

[MoonPig]

haha, thanks matey. I only realised today that im really lucky on the size of the draw. With the mobo being centered and the 8800GTX having the DVI coming out, it just touches the wall... lol.

[ste2425]

just a question mate how are ur vga and souncards held inplace? or arnt they :D

[MoonPig]

the cut of wood at the bottom is just enough for them to be stable. Other than that, they arn't touched, so they don't need to be bolted down.

[MoonPig]

ok, update. Im gunna be posting pictures soonish. This is whats changed:

4 new 120mm fans. This is in my room and if it on at night, the neon one kinda restrict sleeping... lol
New layout below and a new HDD (Thanks Kyle)
New Mesh.

However, the wall behind my computer isn't the same... it's just bricks at the moment... lol.

[|eLiTe]

Very very good! Looks amazing ;)

[|eLiTe]

Honestly I love this mod. It's perfect. Every computer should fit into a sweet desk.

Agreed :toast: :respect:

[mc-dexter]

You guys obviously have style :)

[MoonPig]

wow, revival.

Thanks for the posts people.

Keep tuned, i was going to update this thread (along with a new CaseMod entry) within a week.

[KieranD]

Cool mod moonpig!
Please post an update coz this is a good mod, im also rating it in the gallery.

[mc-dexter]

wow, revival.

Thanks for the posts people.

Keep tuned, i was going to update this thread (along with a new CaseMod entry) within a week.

About time we seen something new from you on this post :D :nutkick:

[MoonPig]

oi, matey. I need money before i can upgrade... lol. And no-one wants owt off me :(

Anyways, give it afew days!

[mc-dexter]

Moddin your desk to be our system case didn't cost much right? ... You have proved you don't need much money :D

[WhiteLotus]

when i first saw this i though it was an awsome idea. I want to do it now as well, a very nice way to hold everything.

Thought about making the DVD open up, without having to open the desk door?

[MoonPig]

yea, but i don't want to incase i make a cutting mistake.

I would have it below the switch, but meh.

[mc-dexter]

@Moonpig... I was going to say exactly the same.:)

[MoonPig]

lol, as for cost. Yes, it didn't cost alot. But i had to buy fans etc.

Now, you spoilt it. I currently buying and building a watercooling kit to be mounted on the desk.

It was going to be a surprise... but no... lol.

[SkyKast]

ohhhh that'll be purty, it better have UV dye :D

[MoonPig]

lol, just wait... lol

[jmcslob]

MoonPig that's nice,really!!
Wow thanks
now i think mine looks like garbage

[jmcslob]

I swear i told a co-worker i was going to do something like that,just my thought was just make a cupboard rack the case with nothing showing but after seeing that-yeah ok-maybe not- that's a really nice in-desk pc
You gonna put wheels on it make a mobile in-desk lol!

[MoonPig]

haha, i can't. My room slopes slightly.... lol

Well, plastic's going to be abit late as the company decided not to ship it today... So, wait abit longer on that. As for the watercooling, that'll be soon.

[Chryonn]

how does your room slope? is it on a ship? :p

[MoonPig]

.... lol.

No, im in the basement, but its the basement if you look at the front of the house, and the ground if you look at the back. The drive to the side is a slope. My room slopes only abit, but its kinda noticable if you 6ft - you wont be able to standup straight at the far end... lol. Im 5' 8" though ;)

[Meltdown]

ok, update. Im gunna be posting pictures soonish. This is whats changed:

4 new 120mm fans. This is in my room and if it on at night, the neon one kinda restrict sleeping... lol
New layout below and a new HDD (Thanks Kyle)
New Mesh.

However, the wall behind my computer isn't the same... it's just bricks at the moment... lol.

cant wait to see the new adds great job so far MoonPig keep up the good work :toast:

[SkyKast]

yah same here, and I have the same problem, my red and blue neons make it tough to sleep cause i need a dark room to sleep

[Chryonn]

can't you switch off the neons? my CCFLs came with switches that allows independent on/off action

[MoonPig]

i can switch off cathodes. But not the fans. Ive replaced them anyways.

Smokey fans ftw.

[MoonPig]

Right, unfortunately i might have to hold off with the water cooling for abit. Hopefully i wont, but i might. On the other hand, i will still be working on the HD+CD Cage. So expect that.

[Chryonn]

we're expecting it with baited breath!

[MoonPig]

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6497/1000323.jpg

Taster.

Rest of the kits costing £10 postage!

Thursday should be an exciting day ;)

[Mike0409]

Dude this is the first time i've seen this and I have to say..


FUCKING ROCKS!! :rockout:

[Th0rn0]

.... lol.

No, im in the basement, but its the basement if you look at the front of the house, and the ground if you look at the back. The drive to the side is a slope. My room slopes only abit, but its kinda noticable if you 6ft - you wont be able to standup straight at the far end... lol. Im 5' 8" though ;)


Does every house in yorkshire do that? As my walls are not straight and I occasionally roll in my chair.

[MoonPig]

Haha, maybe. Where about are you?

[AltecV1]

Hello,

Well, ive been working on a desk mod and im finally at the stage where my computer is actually in my desk and working. I don't have any pictures from the first start, but i have some of its 'beta' stage.

Basically, i have the motherboard in the top and the HDD, CD and PSU in the bottom on a shelf. The window is made of Glass i had it custom made for £8. Here are afew pictures:

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/3040/p1010051nx6.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9793/p1010050fd8.jpg

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7964/p1010052iv9.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1405/p1010053rc8.jpg

I still have alot of work to do. Things like:

Sand then stain/wax front door (Dark brown bits are wood filler)
Make proper motherboard tray
Major cable management
Make some sort of stability post for Graphics and Sound Cards.
Make HDD and CD rack (Gunna be the hardest :/ )

and then buying things like:

Front Hex mesh to prevent dust
On/Off button
Clip to hold front door shut (airflow opens it, lol)

Fans are set so that the front two are intakes and the back two are outtakes.

Im pretty happy with the result, and to my amazement, nothing went wrong.

If anyone knows where, in England i can get hold of the mesh and buttons, please say.

That is some insane mod man:eek:it looks so awsome!! plus you have the same cooler as i:rockout:

[MoonPig]

Correction, had. lol.

Got a Zalman Reserator at the moment, but should have a new WaterCooling kit this week.

[AltecV1]

Correction, had. lol.

Got a Zalman Reserator at the moment, but should have a new WaterCooling kit this week.

then no respect man:(

[MoonPig]

haha, i have one in my room though...

[AltecV1]

haha, i have one in my room though...

:cool:

[suraswami]

haha, i have one in my room though...

LOL :roll::roll::roll:

Moonpig - I just saw ur first post and lol. But u know, one of the best mods done here. I like it.

Good work.

So if I have multi-draw table, I can integrate all the servers, desktops etc into one desk with 1 I/O and 1 monitor:D

[MoonPig]

Thanks, and go for it. Saves space ;)

Also limits you to what you can buy, yipee. haha.

[suraswami]

Thanks, and go for it. Saves space ;)

Also limits you to what you can buy, yipee. haha.

I told my wife, if I manage to save up some money, I am building like this and build a wall and door and lock it so she doesn't come in when i am in love with my new gf (multi-draw PC).:D

[MoonPig]

haha. I take no responsibility for those that use this and loose their family. haha.

Seriously though, go for it. It's fun, and TPU members help out alot with ideas, very useful.

[suraswami]

haha. I take no responsibility for those that use this and loose their family. haha.

Seriously though, go for it. It's fun, and TPU members help out alot with ideas, very useful.

yup yup yup, pc mod is fun and i have already done one and posted here. almost close of needing one but no time.

[MoonPig]

link?

I'm intrigued.

[Th0rn0]

Haha, maybe. Where about are you?

teh barnsley.
You?

[DrPepper]

Thats so cool.

[SkyKast]

cant wait to see how this watercooling kit turns out

haha. I take no responsibility for those that use this and loose their family. haha.

Seriously though, go for it. It's fun, and TPU members help out alot with ideas, very useful.

and yah, we are a bit more than just behaving spectators :p

I also posted a mod here, it is on a break now lol I got really frustrated with it.

[MoonPig]

teh barnsley.
You?


Crofton :eek:


cant wait to see how this watercooling kit turns out


Me too lol


I also posted a mod here, it is on a break now lol I got really frustrated with it.


Yea, you lazy git, get on with it... lol

[SkyKast]

hah yah i will, i dont know what im going to do though :/

[suraswami]

link?

I'm intrigued.

If u r still interested, sorry didn't see ur post sooner.

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79612

[SkyKast]

thats really cool!!!

and moonpig I'm anxious to see this water cooled desk!

the next thing you need to do is make the screen fold down flush with the desk then hydraulic up with the touch of a button lol :p

[Chryonn]

that would be James Bond-levels of cool!

[SkyKast]

haha awesome way of sayin' it!

[MoonPig]

Well, due to some unfortunate problems regarding my motherboard and RoyalMail, im left motherboard-less. On a good note, i found a "Asus Maximus II Formula P45" for £110. That will be arriving on Tuesday.

There will still be a watercool 'Computer', but not a desk. I can't do my plan untill i get claim money from Royal Mail, or i sell some stuff. Sorry folks.

Other good news though, i finally got my Acrylic and got it cut. 'tis hard. Now, i need advice on cutting a square within the acrylic for the fan. I have a jigsaw, will that work?

[SkyKast]

NOOO I'm sorry to hear that man

and I wouldnt cut it with a jigsaw it might crack unless you use a very fine toothed blade, maybee a rotary tool like a dremel

[MoonPig]

Hmmm.. I don't have a dremel. I should be able to get a fine blade for cheap though.

[MoonPig]

*Update*

Well, my 240mm Rad and 2 x 120mm fans arrived just now. So when i take out my board this afternoon, i'll be 'mounting' it and getting some pictures for y'all.

I'll probably mount the Pump aswell.

[pantherx12]

Before I joined the TPU forums this was the first mod I saw, loved it then, still love it now can't wait for updated pictures!

[mc-dexter]

Before I joined the TPU forums this was the first mod I saw, loved it then, still love it now can't wait for updated pictures!

I agree it's a top class design :) ... MoonPig could go into business with this :rockout:

I'm trying to get hold of a desk like that to do my own though :rockout:

[SkyKast]

sweet loking foward to seeing the rad mounted

[vladmire]

imho, change the design of your table. kinda old and crappy design. make it more futuristic. again, imho mate. no offense .. peace ..

[MoonPig]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6199/1000353g.jpg

Finished Tuesday.

And 'Vladmire', this desk was custom made for me 8 years ago, im not gunna throw it away. I only modded it afew months back.

[Chryonn]

hmm, that rad looks familiar :p

[mc-dexter]

imho, change the design of your table. kinda old and crappy design. make it more futuristic. again, imho mate. no offense .. peace ..

Thats bullcrap man! theres such a thing as blending old with new... and it works right here @Moonpigs desktop mod!

[pantherx12]

I actually think that its a bit rustic makes it even cooler.

Like it has all kinds of hidden secrets :D

[Dippyskoodlez]

Nice, pics with the watercooling in action soon? :)

But yes, I really like the suggestion earlier to silicone the glass in, incase of water spills, or possibly just a small black neoprene liner around the inside bevel that the glass rests on, to prevent leaking through.

But GRILL THOSE FANS before someone cuts a finger! :)

<-- major fan of wood designs! (LOL)

[MoonPig]

haha thanks.

I'm going to start on a new front when i finish this water cooling (Tuesday), and a new Hard-Drive (Tuesday, hopefully).

As for grills, i'm going to try different ways with the fans: Sucking, blowing, both... Or cutting two circles behing the fans so theres two more fans blowing over the motherboard - thats abit ambitious though.

After this, it should be finished, and i can start saving for other things that arn't computers... lol. I'll also be adding a new entry to the mod galllery.

[MKmods]

glad to see you keeping this thread alive and its really cool watching the desk/comp evolve.

[Sadasius]

Very cool project. Puts a cool new twist to desktop. ;)

[MoonPig]

Right, everythings ordered for tomorrow. I did one thing by Paypal though, so im unsure about that. We'll see by 5pm today.

[SkyKast]

nice nice the RAD looks good, but hes right you need to gril those fans

also are you using UV dye in your liquid cooling?

[Chryonn]

nice nice the RAD looks good, but hes right you need to gril those fans

also are you using UV dye in your liquid cooling?

you could say it's RADical (*hears groans across TPUland*) :)

[3870x2]

Hello,

Well, ive been working on a desk mod and im finally at the stage where my computer is actually in my desk and working. I don't have any pictures from the first start, but i have some of its 'beta' stage.

Basically, i have the motherboard in the top and the HDD, CD and PSU in the bottom on a shelf. The window is made of Glass i had it custom made for £8. Here are afew pictures:

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/3040/p1010051nx6.jpg

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/9793/p1010050fd8.jpg

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7964/p1010052iv9.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/1405/p1010053rc8.jpg

I still have alot of work to do. Things like:

Sand then stain/wax front door (Dark brown bits are wood filler)
Make proper motherboard tray
Major cable management
Make some sort of stability post for Graphics and Sound Cards.
Make HDD and CD rack (Gunna be the hardest :/ )

and then buying things like:

Front Hex mesh to prevent dust
On/Off button
Clip to hold front door shut (airflow opens it, lol)

Fans are set so that the front two are intakes and the back two are outtakes.

Im pretty happy with the result, and to my amazement, nothing went wrong.

If anyone knows where, in England i can get hold of the mesh and buttons, please say.
Great stuff. Want a really cool on/off switch? go to Autozone and get one there!

When I own my own house, i will mount one on the wall :laugh:

[MoonPig]

*groans* ... lol

Yea, UV Green. But i'm not having any neons, yet.

WaterCoolingUK havn't sent me an email saying my orders been sent yet, so i'm abit worried :(. But theres still time and its RoyalMail, so collection is like 5pm.

Expect pictures by tomorrow night, if everything goes well.

@3870x2, I have a switch... lol. And a wall mounted computer would be funny, especially if you framed it... lol.

[mc-dexter]

*groans* ... lol

Yea, UV Green. But i'm not having any neons, yet.

WaterCoolingUK havn't sent me an email saying my orders been sent yet, so i'm abit worried :(. But theres still time and its RoyalMail, so collection is like 5pm.

Expect pictures by tomorrow night, if everything goes well.

@3870x2, I have a switch... lol. And a wall mounted computer would be funny, especially if you framed it... lol.

Ha, that last bit would be great!!!

[MoonPig]

hmmm... i went to check the status of my order on WaterCoolingUK and it said it was 'on hold' I check why and i used a discount code that only users with 25+ posts on OC3D.com can use.

So i've sent a ticket off and askd them to add on the £7 i got off and sent it today.

I hope they do... i really can't be arsed waiting anymore!

[MoonPig]

Right, they claim they close at 4:30 and i havn't had an email back. So i'm guessing its not been posted. That's abit annoying... Looks like its Wednesday ladies.

[SkyKast]

ladies? grr

but yah I hate those kinda' companies, so annoying

[MoonPig]

So, tomorrow i'll be getting a Hard-Drive and some thermal paste... meaning i can stare at my computer untill Wednesday when i can actually use it :(

[SkyKast]

haha I shouldnr laugh cause thats the worst! kinda like when I had my whole rig put together and the PSU was coming in 2 days...

[MoonPig]

yea, thing is, i havn't properly had a computer for two weeks!

Also, i can't even install Windows7 on the new HD, I DON'T HAVE COOLING!!! ARGH!

[SkyKast]

wait what does cooling have to do with windows 7?

[MoonPig]

I'm guessing that i couldn't install Win7 on a bare E8600... lol

[SkyKast]

hahaha ohhh right I thought you were talking about cooling for your HDD, I was like..ummm hes crazy

[MoonPig]

haha, no. I might be able to attach it to this computer to install Win7... so then on Wednesday i'm ready in the morning...

hmmmm

[SkyKast]

cheeeya do it, the sooner this thing turns on and looks all green and cool the sooner I'll be happy

[MoonPig]

haha, there's no neons..... yet....

[SkyKast]

grrrrz: http://www.directron.com/neonlights.html

[mc-dexter]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138699

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138694

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/138692

Those are a few diffrent kind of neons :p

Personally i like the first one on the list :p

[MoonPig]

hmmm... I may just opt for the ACRyan efforts. I already have some, gunna see if i can get them working.

[Chryonn]

you know, MoonPig, it's just occurred to me...you could be starting a new phenomenon - new ways of stealthing PCs around the home! think about it: first your desk, next up a bookcase and as has been mentioned, a wall! the possibilities are endless!
also, sorry to hear about the delay for your stuff.

[MoonPig]

In that case, im going to patent the idea of not having your computer in a case or benching table... lol.

Thanks man, tis really annoying!

[SkyKast]

i could be wrong but i beleive ACRyan is more expensive with that type of stuff then the link I posted, i would check but its a hassle with my cell

[MoonPig]

haha. Ok, their quite cheap here. £5 for 2x 30cm Cathodes...

[Th0rn0]

Hmm, Really looking forward to seeing rthe finished product moon!

As a side note, does anyone know where I can get sound activated modules for neons in the UK? Cannot find them anywhere!

Oh and looks like I"m upgrading to a watercooled system soon. Just pricing one up

[MoonPig]

Their expensive!

Tip, get 25 posts on Overclock3d.net - then WaterCoolingUK give you free postage. That's what im going for future use-age. Seems a decent forum too, mostly UK people.

And i don't know about sound-activated neons. Clappers would be cool :D

My OcUK delivery just arrived. I have a WD 500GB Black next to me :D - gunna install Win7 on it once *cough* Heroes has downloaded.

Oh, and WCUK just sent me an Email, their sending the rest of my Loop for tomorrow. Royal Mail aswell, so it'll be here in the morning :D

I'm so happy!

[SkyKast]

great so it will be set up by Thursday? :D

[MoonPig]

Wednesday man, WEDNESDAY!!

[demonbrawn]

Hah, this is a great custom job. Much props to ya and I am eager to see the finished product. If my desk weren't all glass, I would be tempted to try something similar!

[MoonPig]

Haha, well it has been a long trip, fustrating at times, but mostly fun. I encourage everyone to have a go at mods, their fun, beneficial and interesting to the TPU members.

[MoonPig]

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7674/1000364.jpg

Today's present. Sorry about the blur.

[SkyKast]

good lol it was about time you got some screen on that

[MoonPig]

Well, WaterCoolingUK have decided not to post my order... so now i'm going to have to wait till tomorrow. Great.

[SkyKast]

SHIT, whats with these people?!

[MoonPig]

meh, at least now when i order from them - i'll be getting free delivery ;)

They seem to stock decent stuff too: WcUK (http://www.watercoolinguk.co.uk/catalog/)

[MoonPig]

Well, i promised you all finished pictures today. And well, you can blame WcUK. I ordered:

6 x 1/4 BSPP - 1/2 Hose Tail EK
and i got
5 x 1/4 BSPP - 1/2 Hose Tail EK and 1 x Random sized barb.

Meaning, i can't complete my computer today... this is taking the piss now.

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1053/1000368y.jpg

[alexp999]

So first the delay the order, then it arrives with a wrong part. WTF!

You've got my sympathys mate, it you really havent been having a good few weeks in the computer world :(

[MoonPig]

yea, 3 weeks without a computer. My Steam hours are 0... even when i go on holiday their above that!

I've emailed them, "look to respond within 24hours" - they dare respond after that!

[alexp999]

You might be a pushed with the the Bank Holidays though. I'd get on the blower today.

[kyle2020]

unlucky man, first your maximus and now this? :(

[MoonPig]

Maximus, then order money, then this :(

I'm a sad panda.

[alexp999]

At least you got the Maximus fixed in the end. You called em yet? Or you might not get a response till Tuesday.

[MoonPig]

Just got this:

Morning,

Looks like an EK G/14” - 3/8” Fitting that, another ½” is on it’s way to you today via Royal Mail.

Regards
Rob Creathorne

Sales Director
Components UK Ltd

[kyle2020]

so you'll be recieving them tomorrow?

[MoonPig]

Hopefully tomorrow.

Everythings fitted and ready for this barb. Got all the Tubing cut. Just need to figure out how to get the liquid into the res... lol. I'll get a picture.

[alexp999]

It should arive Saturday if its sent First Class, Tomorrow and Monday is a Bank Holiday, so no post. :(

[MoonPig]

probs tomorrow, being that it's small and everything i've sent 1st class has arrived the next day :D.

Fingers crossed