[Case Gallery] Home made wood case

energyweapon · May 23, 2007, 04:10 AM

To view this case mod, go here.

Specs:
Asus commando
C2D E6600
Crucial Ballistic Tracer 8500 2G
MSI 8600GTS fan less

Mods:
Build a wood case to hold an old steel case in. No fancy lights, sorry.

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=28659

aximbigfan · May 23, 2007, 04:27 AM

heh....heh....heh....

you'v got.... heh... heh... wood.... heh....</beavis and butthead>

5/10

chris

tkpenalty · May 23, 2007, 05:33 AM

Um no offense (lol) but, um its just a case in a cabinet.

caveman_1990 · May 23, 2007, 08:00 AM

LOL its very very LOL. You want us to rate to cabint or the pc rig?

Wile E · May 23, 2007, 08:14 AM

I like it. It looks like a lot of work was put into this. I give it 7/10. If you got rid of the case inside the cabinet, and then cleaned up the wiring a bit, I would give it a 10.

tkpenalty · May 23, 2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wile E

I like it. It looks like a lot of work was put into this. I give it 7/10. If you got rid of the case inside the cabinet, and then cleaned up the wiring a bit, I would give it a 10.

Yeah you should cut out the rest of the old case and leave the motherboard and the rear I/O, then it will be a REAL wooden case :)

ex_reven · May 23, 2007, 09:49 AM

If you look at his build log, he has the air from the case venting from under the wooden cabinet. It was quite well done.
The little area where the DVD drive protrudes looks a lil dodgy, but still its nice :) 7 from me

tkpenalty · May 23, 2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex_reven

If you look at his build log, he has the air from the case venting from under the wooden cabinet. It was quite well done.
The little area where the DVD drive protrudes looks a lil dodgy, but still its nice :) 7 from me

I know... its obviously great but can be improved :)

energyweapon · May 23, 2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkpenalty

Yeah you should cut out the rest of the old case and leave the motherboard and the rear I/O, then it will be a REAL wooden case :)

The rear part is functioning as "muffler" to reduce the noise from the two 120mm rear fans. And it worked well.

May 24, 2007, 08:18 AM

Maybe a nice addition would be making a wooden bezel for the optical drive, or at least stealth the drive behind some wood. I think that would look slick, if it can be pulled off well.

Polaris573 · May 24, 2007, 06:16 PM

Did you build and finish the wood cabinet yourself or is it store bought?

Urlyin · May 24, 2007, 08:21 PM

I think you should take the mod one step farther and do away with the PC case and build removable shelving or a back to the wood case to mount every thing to, opening it up for better air flow and easy upgrades ... still if you built the whole wood case from scratch you did a pretty good job ...

energyweapon · May 25, 2007, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polaris573

Did you build and finish the wood cabinet yourself or is it store bought?

I build it.
check here: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=28659

energyweapon · May 25, 2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiabloAzul126

Maybe a nice addition would be making a wooden bezel for the optical drive, or at least stealth the drive behind some wood. I think that would look slick, if it can be pulled off well.

I am thinking about it. Should be doable. Thanks.

Polaris573 · May 25, 2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by energyweapon

I build it.
check here: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=28659

Nice work.

steelkane · May 27, 2007, 05:37 AM

I voted 10/10 because:

I gave you a 10 just because of your Ideal and you put more modding time into your project then most. as for what I would do different, mount the hardware without the case in that nice box you built and finish it off with a Window with more fans, That would look awesome.

Exeodus · May 27, 2007, 05:52 AM

Looks nice

DaMulta · May 28, 2007, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exeodus

Looks nice

9/10

I bet lots of work went in to this and it turned out great.

2 reasons I didn't give it a ten.

I would think about making a stealth DVD drive.
I would clean the wires up a little bit more.

2THPIC · May 29, 2007, 12:45 PM

very nice work and great detail on the wood work. got one question for you. did you use the org. power button or did you buy that big green button? i asking because i need to find a power button for my mod case.

energyweapon · May 29, 2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2THPIC

very nice work and great detail on the wood work. got one question for you. did you use the org. power button or did you buy that big green button? i asking because i need to find a power button for my mod case.

It is an industrial switch. I got it from a junkyard.

energyweapon · May 29, 2007, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaMulta

9/10

I bet lots of work went in to this and it turned out great.

2 reasons I didn't give it a ten.

I would think about making a stealth DVD drive.
I would clean the wires up a little bit more.

Well, the DVD drive is covered by the wooden door (in the firsty pic). The other pics were taken before the door was installed. Sorry for the confusion. You are absolutely right about the wires.

Sovereign · Jun 4, 2007, 08:49 AM

9/10

Good : Originality

Bad : Usefullness!?

Overall, I like it. The whole thing is fairly original so I give you props for that! The only questions I have is, why did you put Crucial Ballistix Tracer sticks in that setup? Especialy when you'll never see them, which is the reason to get Tracers in the first place (to be seen)!?

Chewy · Jun 4, 2007, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urlyin

I think you should take the mod one step farther and do away with the PC case and build removable shelving or a back to the wood case to mount every thing to, opening it up for better air flow and easy upgrades ... still if you built the whole wood case from scratch you did a pretty good job ...

Thateres a good idea, DO IT!

I give you a 8 though I havent looked it all over completly yet.. if you build the mobo tray than I would give you a 9,5/10 and if you stealth the drive 10/10.

energyweapon · Jun 4, 2007, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sovereign

9/10

Good : Originality

Bad : Usefullness!?

Overall, I like it. The whole thing is fairly original so I give you props for that! The only questions I have is, why did you put Crucial Ballistix Tracer sticks in that setup? Especialy when you'll never see them, which is the reason to get Tracers in the first place (to be seen)!?

I use Ballistix Tracer just beacuse I got a good deal on it. Kinda of waste of its fancy looking.

Ser-J · Jul 7, 2007, 05:17 AM

I respect something different, awesome wood work! I give u 10/10

May 23, 2007, 04:10 AM	#1
energyweapon Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Home made wood case To view this case mod, go here. Specs: Asus commando C2D E6600 Crucial Ballistic Tracer 8500 2G MSI 8600GTS fan less Mods: Build a wood case to hold an old steel case in. No fancy lights, sorry. http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=28659

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May 23, 2007, 04:27 AM	#2
aximbigfan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 554 (0.23/day) Thanks: 51 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	heh....heh....heh.... you'v got.... heh... heh... wood.... heh....</beavis and butthead> 5/10 chris __________________

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May 23, 2007, 05:33 AM	#3
tkpenalty Eligible for custom title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia, Sydney Posts: 5,023 (2.06/day) Thanks: 412 Thanked 361 Times in 266 Posts System Specs	Um no offense (lol) but, um its just a case in a cabinet. __________________ AMD Radeon X1950~HD4000 Support Clubhouse “Mac: "Woah, what are you doing?" Mac says as he levitates in the air. PC: "Playing Half-Life 2, this is my gravity gun." Mac: "Well I can sort of do that." PC: "Technically Mac, you have to become me first."” -From_Nowhere

May 23, 2007, 08:00 AM	#4
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May 23, 2007, 08:14 AM	#5
Wile E Power User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western PA (Pittsburgh suburbs) Posts: 18,129 (7.47/day) Thanks: 450 Thanked 3,826 Times in 3,124 Posts System Specs	I like it. It looks like a lot of work was put into this. I give it 7/10. If you got rid of the case inside the cabinet, and then cleaned up the wiring a bit, I would give it a 10. __________________ Visit Ashentech “What the hell did you expect? Leave Vista under the pillow and the OS fairy would make it Win7?” -El Fiendo “And Bring Mailman back god damnit, he is the Eric Cartman of TPU” -MRCL

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May 23, 2007, 09:49 AM	#7
ex_reven Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,413 (1.39/day) Thanks: 117 Thanked 181 Times in 166 Posts System Specs	If you look at his build log, he has the air from the case venting from under the wooden cabinet. It was quite well done. The little area where the DVD drive protrudes looks a lil dodgy, but still its nice :) 7 from me

May 24, 2007, 08:18 AM	#10
DiabloAzul126 Guest Posts: n/a (0/day)	Maybe a nice addition would be making a wooden bezel for the optical drive, or at least stealth the drive behind some wood. I think that would look slick, if it can be pulled off well.

May 24, 2007, 06:16 PM	#11
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May 24, 2007, 08:21 PM	#12
Urlyin Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,133 (0.67/day) Thanks: 61 Thanked 124 Times in 77 Posts	I think you should take the mod one step farther and do away with the PC case and build removable shelving or a back to the wood case to mount every thing to, opening it up for better air flow and easy upgrades ... still if you built the whole wood case from scratch you did a pretty good job ... __________________ Open your mind and shut your mouth

May 27, 2007, 05:37 AM	#16
steelkane Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 800 (0.35/day) Thanks: 144 Thanked 238 Times in 204 Posts System Specs	I voted 10/10 because: I gave you a 10 just because of your Ideal and you put more modding time into your project then most. as for what I would do different, mount the hardware without the case in that nice box you built and finish it off with a Window with more fans, That would look awesome.

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May 27, 2007, 05:52 AM	#17
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May 29, 2007, 12:45 PM	#19
2THPIC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lonsdale, ar Posts: 48 (0.02/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	nice wood very nice work and great detail on the wood work. got one question for you. did you use the org. power button or did you buy that big green button? i asking because i need to find a power button for my mod case. __________________ Who needs a sound card when u can humm!!

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Jun 4, 2007, 08:49 AM	#22
Sovereign Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 717 (0.31/day) Thanks: 50 Thanked 65 Times in 51 Posts System Specs	9/10 Good : Originality Bad : Usefullness!? Overall, I like it. The whole thing is fairly original so I give you props for that! The only questions I have is, why did you put Crucial Ballistix Tracer sticks in that setup? Especialy when you'll never see them, which is the reason to get Tracers in the first place (to be seen)!? __________________ [SOVEREIGN'S uATX HTPC : OPTERON 1216 @ 2.8Ghz] [CURRENT STABLE OC : *3.0Ghz & 2GB MEM] [POWERED BY* : AMD/ATI \| CRUCIAL \| nVIDIA™] PCs are a lot like air conditioners - they both work great until you open up windows!

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Jul 7, 2007, 05:17 AM	#25
Ser-J Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moneyapolis, USA Posts: 189 (0.07/day) Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	I respect something different, awesome wood work! I give u 10/10 __________________ CPU-Z validation sig pics temporarily blocked Last edited by Ser-J; Jul 7, 2007 at 05:54 PM.

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