Building a wodden case for 2 boards

Villain · 06-01-2006 10:27PM #1

Ok so this probably sounds weird or maybe even stupid I'm planning on building a custom PC with two motherboards. I'm going to make the case from wood! I'm going to make a prototype from MDF then if it works out I'll use some nice solid timber. So basically what I'm planning on doing is using the pc for two things.

1: Act as my storage pc storing my music and video files and also for downloading large files from the net.

2: Act as a stereo system and entertainment system.

I don't plan to have anything other than 2 kettle leads (one if I can get away with it) and a s video cable attached to the box, I plan to have two wireless cards installed and have XP Pro installed so I can control the box using remote desktop on my wireless laptop.

So anyone got any suggestions or idea's? I'd love to hear them good or bad.

conzy · 06-01-2006 10:36PM

A you will need a keyboard for entering the bios and whatnot, I would leave a hole for a ps/2 plug if I were you, just in case remote desktop fails,

But what an idea, that will be great;) , but it will probably fall apart because of the wood expanding and contracting with heat

How about building it into a press or cabinet so that its completely hidden ,and there will be less building:D

Villain · 06-01-2006 10:39PM

I will have a door on the back so you can access all the ports if needed, I want it to be a portable piece of furniture rather than built in but thanks for the advice.

It won't fall apart I'm building it a mate who is a qualified Carpenter and Wood turner

the_syco · 06-01-2006 11:06PM

Wood on the outside is a nice idea, but ensure there is good air conditioning, as otherwise the wood may smoulder, etc, from the heat, over time.

Capt'n Midnight · 07-01-2006 03:04AM

You will also need metal mesh or thin foil on the inside to keep the electromagnetic noise down. Big Slow fans for ventilation

youcancallmeal · 07-01-2006 03:09AM

Hmmm sounds flamable...

Villain · 29-01-2006 05:48PM

Well I have finished my project. Pic attached.

29-01-2006 05:54PM

youcancallme>al wrote:

Hmmm sounds flamable...

looks like it too.

Villain · 29-01-2006 06:17PM

Flamable?? I don't think so leaving it open with 2 fans on the top means its not getting hot at all.

You'll notice I don't have anything other power and network apapters connected, I use VNC to connect to the pc's and have the bios setup so it doesn't need a keyboard to boot. I also use wake on lan to turn the pc's on.

youcancallmeal · 29-01-2006 08:04PM

irish1 wrote:

Well I have finished my project. Pic attached.

Nah I was on messing about the Flamable thing. It looks functional anyway, what about a bit of bling/spicing up?

Villain · 29-01-2006 08:07PM

Well its only a prototype, I'll either remake it using some real wood with some nice grain, I'll most likely stick some slices of real wood to it to give it a grain effect and stick a door on the front of it.

stevenmu · 29-01-2006 09:47PM

Nice, brings a new meaning to the phrase "computer desk"

Building a wodden case for 2 boards

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