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Owner: energyweapon
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Posted: May 23rd 2007
Updated: May 29th 2007 - 8:56 PM
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Key Features: High Rated Case construction
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System Specs: » Asus commando » C2D E6600 » Crucial Ballistic Tracer 8500 2G » MSI 8600GTS fan less
Performed 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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25 Comments

#1
aximbigfan
500 Posts
heh....heh....heh....

you'v got.... heh... heh... wood.... heh....

5/10


chris
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 0:27 Edit | Reply
#2
tkpenalty
Eligible for custom title
Um no offense (lol) but, um its just a case in a cabinet.
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 1:33 Edit | Reply
#3
caveman_1990
200 Posts
LOL its very very LOL. You want us to rate to cabint or the pc rig?
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 4:00 Edit | Reply
#4
Wile E
Power User
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.
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 4:14 Edit | Reply
#5
tkpenalty
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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 :)
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 5:42 Edit | Reply
#6
ex_reven
2000 Posts
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
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 5:49 Edit | Reply
#7
tkpenalty
Eligible for custom title
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 :)
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 5:54 Edit | Reply
#8
energyweapon
5 Posts
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.
Posted on May 23rd 2007, 10:58 Edit | Reply
#9
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.
Posted on May 24th 2007, 4:18 Edit | Reply
#10
Polaris573
Senior Moderator
Did you build and finish the wood cabinet yourself or is it store bought?
Posted on May 24th 2007, 14:16 Edit | Reply
#11
Urlyin
Senior Moderator
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 ...
Posted on May 24th 2007, 16:21 Edit | Reply
#12
energyweapon
5 Posts
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
Posted on May 25th 2007, 11:55 Edit | Reply
#13
energyweapon
5 Posts
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.
Posted on May 25th 2007, 11:57 Edit | Reply
#14
Polaris573
Senior Moderator
by: energyweapon
I build it.
check here: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=28659
Nice work.
Posted on May 25th 2007, 12:50 Edit | Reply
#15
steelkane
500 Posts
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.
Posted on May 27th 2007, 1:37 Edit | Reply
#16
Exeodus
500 Posts
Looks nice
Posted on May 27th 2007, 1:52 Edit | Reply
#17
DaMulta
My stars went supernova
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.
Posted on May 27th 2007, 22:56 Edit | Reply
#18
2THPIC
25 Posts
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.
Posted on May 29th 2007, 8:45 Edit | Reply
#19
energyweapon
5 Posts
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.
Posted on May 29th 2007, 15:38 Edit | Reply
#20
energyweapon
5 Posts
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.
Posted on May 29th 2007, 15:40 Edit | Reply
#21
Sovereign
500 Posts
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)!?
Posted on Jun 4th 2007, 4:49 Edit | Reply
#22
Chewy
2000 Posts
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.
Posted on Jun 4th 2007, 6:32 Edit | Reply
#23
energyweapon
5 Posts
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.
Posted on Jun 4th 2007, 11:22 Edit | Reply
#24
Ser-J
75 Posts
I respect something different, awesome wood work! I give u 10/10
Posted on Jul 7th 2007, 1:17 Edit | Reply
#25
Jonnycat
75 Posts
Wow, that's a completely original idea there, I really like it. The sound baffles are an excellent idea as well; good job, man!
Posted on Jul 7th 2007, 2:47 Edit | Reply
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